Diocesan News

Chrism Mass March 30

Chrism Mass March 30

DAVENPORT — The Diocese of Davenport invites the faithful from throughout the diocese to participate in the Chrism Mass at …Read More


Saving lives along the sidewalk

Saving lives along the sidewalk

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — Pro-life advocates in Iowa City are overjoyed to know that their …Read More


People

Deacon Miller served in several parishes

Deacon Miller served in several parishes

Deacon Jerry Miller, 73, died Feb. 25 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was ordained to the …Read More


Novak appointed chair of ACCU

Novak appointed chair of ACCU

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Amy Novak, president and CEO of St. Ambrose University-Davenport and Mount …Read More


Features

From palms to the crown of thorns

From palms to the crown of thorns

By Kathy Berken On Deck On both Palm Sunday and Good Friday, we once again hear the Passion readings, depicting …Read More


Dominican sister modeled Christ

Dominican sister modeled Christ

By Jenna Ebener A reflection I would like to dedicate this month’s article to a dear Dominican Sister who recently …Read More


Opinion

Learning from the Irish

Learning from the Irish

By Dan Russo Editorial “If it’s a symbol, to hell with it,” uttered Flannery O’Connor reportedly at a dinner party …Read More


Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

By Patrick Schmadeke Litany An earlier version of this litany was created for and used with the deacon candidates for …Read More