Diocesan News

A sign of the chimes: bell in Georgetown being refurbished

A sign of the chimes: bell in Georgetown being refurbished

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger GEORGETOWN — After several delays due to rain and soft ground, the St. …Read More


One parish, two campuses, one mission

One parish, two campuses, one mission

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — The Cath­olic community in Bettendorf begins a new chapter with the …Read More


People

The late Father Treviño nominated for Lumen Christi Award

The late Father Treviño nominated for Lumen Christi Award

For The Catholic Messenger CHICAGO — Catholic Extension Society recently announced the 46 nominees for the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award. …Read More


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


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

Three American moments

Three American moments

By Dan Russo Editorial One: The first American pope made headlines on the 250th anniversary of his country recently by …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