Diocesan News

‘He listens very well’

‘He listens very well’

By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger TOLEDO, Ohio — Msgr. William Kubacki, vicar general for the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, …Read More


Regional director talks ‘Growing Hope Globally’

Regional director talks ‘Growing Hope Globally’

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Hunger was prevalent during Jesus’ time in Galilee; scholars estimate that two-thirds of its …Read More


People

Persons, places and things: A worthy cause – scout’s honor!

Persons, places and things: A worthy cause – scout’s honor!

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Belatedly, I remembered the Sept. 11 birthday of the late Joanne Forlini, the mother of two of …Read More


Persons, places and things: We are all catechists

Persons, places and things: We are all catechists

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor An icon of Servant of God Dorothy Day depicts the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement …Read More


Features

Praying Isaiah 30:15, returning to God

Praying Isaiah 30:15, returning to God

By Hall Green Pondering Prayer A single verse from Isaiah has touched my life deeply over the years. Whenever I …Read More


The power of community

The power of community

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! I find something refreshing and beautiful about beginnings. Often, whether it’s the start …Read More


Opinion

‘God walks with his people’

‘God walks with his people’

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Liz McDermott of Our Lady of the River Parish in LeClaire made her first trip to …Read More


My gods who died

My gods who died

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today Evangelization is enhanced by one’s comfort and familiarity with doubt. Yet, within …Read More