Diocesan News

Happenings in the Davenport Diocese – June 11, 2026

Happenings in the Davenport Diocese - June 11, 2026

Celebrating Corpus Christi Father Robert Lathrop’s 25th ordination anniversary Support The Catholic Messenger’s mission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of …Read More


Parma bishop visits Davenport diocese

Parma bishop visits Davenport diocese

By Father Bruce Riebe For The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY—Byzantine Catholic Bishop Robert Pipta celebrated a Divine Liturgy recently as …Read More


People

New leadership format for Clinton Franciscans

New leadership format for Clinton Franciscans

For The Catholic Messenger CLINTON — After years of careful consideration, contemplation and discernment, the Sisters of St. Francis have …Read More


New vice president for strategic growth

New vice president for strategic growth

DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University-Davenport and Mount Mercy University-Cedar Rapids announce the appointment of Nicole Sakraida as vice president for …Read More


Features

What happens if you stop praying to God?

What happens if you stop praying to God?

By Kathy Berken On Deck Do you find yourself clicking on social media videos with outrageous captions? I’m often intrigued …Read More


How can I honor the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus? 

How can I honor the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus? 

By Fr. Nicholas Akindele Guest Column The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus contains all treasures of love and mercy of God. St. …Read More


Opinion

The sacred heart and sacred steps

The sacred heart and sacred steps

By Dan Russo Editorial Next week, two unprecedented spiritual efforts are coinciding which will hopefully lead to an increase in …Read More


Being Catholic and patriotic at 250

Being Catholic and patriotic at 250

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today I was 10 years old on Sept. 11, 2001. I remember the …Read More