Diocesan News

SAU students learn about the root causes of injustice

SAU students learn about the root causes of injustice

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — A new opportunity during winter break gave four St. Ambrose University …Read More


Students make sandwiches, serve meals to people in need

Students make sandwiches, serve meals to people in need

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Since November, middle school students at All Saints Catholic School have …Read More


People

Messenger wins two INA awards

Messenger wins two INA awards

The Catholic Messenger earned a second-place award and a third-place award in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests, announced during …Read More


Persons, places and things: Resting on the branches of faith

Persons, places and things: Resting on the branches of faith

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor A homily reflecting on the parable of the mustard seed provided new insight on my journey …Read More


Features

Question Box: What is Church teaching on cannabis?

Question Box: What is Church teaching on cannabis?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box  Q: From a Catholic perspective, is the recreational use of cannabis ever permissible? Is …Read More


Prayer books and blessings for the year

Prayer books and blessings for the year

By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to …Read More


Opinion

What are we doing to support the sacrament of marriage?

What are we doing to support the sacrament of marriage?

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial When we receive marriage announcements from diocesan parishes for publication in The Catholic Messenger, it is …Read More


The Catholic ripple effect

The Catholic ripple effect

By Dr. Tim Millea Catholic Health Care Today Despite this age of immediate connectivity, we may wonder if we can …Read More