Diocesan News

Mexican martyrs’ relics visit three parishes in diocese

Mexican martyrs’ relics visit three parishes in diocese

By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger When the relics of six priests martyred in Mexico recently stopped at several parishes …Read More


Head-on collision strengthens educator’s faith

Head-on collision strengthens educator’s faith

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Driving to work on May 23, 2025, Madilyn Lemke was looking …Read More


People

Persons, places and things: Remembering Private Brown

Persons, places and things: Remembering Private Brown

By Dan Russo Editor As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration …Read More


Messenger Sheen pilgrimage to Peoria July 24, 2026

Messenger Sheen pilgrimage to Peoria July 24, 2026

  The Catholic Messenger Archbishop Fulton Sheen pilgrimage will provide spiritual enrichment, fellowship and an opportunity to experience a unique …Read More


Features

Four pieces of spiritual advice for summer

Four pieces of spiritual advice for summer

By Kathy Berken “Joy is the echo of God’s life within us.” (Leon Bloy, French Catholic novelist) These few words …Read More


Bringing a bit of heaven to earth

Bringing a bit of heaven to earth

By Jenna Ebener A reflection Last November, I got to explore Universal Studios and Universal Epic in Florida. They keep …Read More


Opinion

Celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday

Celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Faithful immigrants shape our lives as Catholic Americans Their journeys to the United States of America …Read More


Evangelizing within and beyond parish boundaries

Evangelizing within and beyond parish boundaries

By John Cooper Guest Column He just moved onto Rockingham Road. She just moved south of Locust Street. They just …Read More