Diocesan News

SAU applauds couples’ efforts

SAU applauds couples’ efforts

For The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University honored two couples with the McMullen Award at the conclusion of …Read More


Knights present awards

Knights present awards

For The Catholic Messenger CENTERVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 2144 of St. Mary Parish honored parishioners during Mass April …Read More


People

Persons, places and things: Special delivery

Persons, places and things: Special delivery

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton invited me to speak during Masses last weekend …Read More


Soul search leads Smyser family to Catholic faith

Soul search leads Smyser family to Catholic faith

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger WILTON — Last year during some challenging times at his business, TNT Tuckpointing, …Read More


Features

My journey to God on the road to Assisi

My journey to God on the road to Assisi

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! In the quiet countryside of Assisi, Italy, I awoke on Easter Sunday to …Read More


Luke 17:20-21: Heaven is between us

Luke 17:20-21: Heaven is between us

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer A great spiritual issue, right after “Where is God?,” is “Where is the kingdom of …Read More


Opinion

Safe, decent and affordable housing for all

Safe, decent and affordable  housing for all

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Sisters from religious communities in the Diocese of Davenport have marched in Washington, D.C., made persuasive …Read More


The Catholic Church and the IVF debate

The Catholic Church and the IVF debate

By Dr. Tim Millea Catholic Health Care Today In mid-February, in the midst of many other contentious debates in our …Read More