Date: April 11, 2026 RE: Most Rev. William E. Franklin, D.D. It is with great sadness and hope in …Read More
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Most Rev. William E. Franklin, D.D.Date: April 11, 2026 RE: Most Rev. William E. Franklin, D.D. It is with great sadness and hope in …Read More
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Faithful Fairfield jeweler gives fortune to charityBy Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger FAIRFIELD — Like the gears of the wrist watches he repaired, Richard “Dick” Kurka’s …Read More
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Overjoyed in DeWittBy Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DEWITT — Since about 2019, St. Joseph Parish has not had anyone enter …Read More
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Finding the soul of Civility in ActionBy Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger In a polarized society, interacting with someone whose opinions or viewpoints differ from our …Read More
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Welcome to the Church! & Holy Week Photo 2026
He is Risen! Support The Catholic Messenger’s mission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese …Read More
He is Risen! Support The Catholic Messenger’s mission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese …Read More
Centerville teen shares his journey
By Lindsay Steele Faces in Faith (This is part of a series on diocesan Catholics’ unique faith journeys.) CENTERVILLE — …Read More
By Lindsay Steele Faces in Faith (This is part of a series on diocesan Catholics’ unique faith journeys.) CENTERVILLE — …Read More
Father Ryan was a diocesan priest
BROOKLYN — Father Philip Ryan, 94, died March 17. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the …Read More
BROOKLYN — Father Philip Ryan, 94, died March 17. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the …Read More
Is it true that no good deed goes unpunished?
By Kathy Burken On Deck Not only did I find the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) in the recent …Read More
By Kathy Burken On Deck Not only did I find the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) in the recent …Read More
Finding power in humility
By Jenna Ebener A reflection Lately, I have been noticing the humility of many key characters in movies and shows. …Read More
By Jenna Ebener A reflection Lately, I have been noticing the humility of many key characters in movies and shows. …Read More
Seeking peace
By Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV is calling for a prayer vigil for peace April 11 in St. Peter’s …Read More
By Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV is calling for a prayer vigil for peace April 11 in St. Peter’s …Read More
Monetized hope or Easter hope
By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today On March 11, at the 2026 Abundance Summit, host Peter H. Dimandis …Read More
By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today On March 11, at the 2026 Abundance Summit, host Peter H. Dimandis …Read More