Diocesan News

Pope Francis conference inspires ‘stellar’ gathering at St. Ambrose University

Pope Francis conference inspires ‘stellar’ gathering at St. Ambrose University

By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT —Cardinal Joseph Tobin, CSsR, infrequently accepts invitations to speak outside the Archdiocese of …Read More


Lenten reflection: a leap of faith

Lenten reflection: a leap of faith

By Father Ross Epping For The Catholic Messenger The story of the raising of Lazarus is found only in the …Read More


People

Person, places, and things: Waiting patiently for Our Lady

Person, places, and things: Waiting patiently for Our Lady

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor After a friend hosted the crowning of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in her …Read More


Faith elevates Assumption grad’s career goals

Faith elevates Assumption grad’s career goals

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Grant Whitty used to dream of traveling throughout North America as a ski photographer. …Read More


Features

No prayer is ever wasted

No prayer is ever wasted

By Father Thom Hennen Question Box Column Q. What happens with prayers we say or Masses we have offered for …Read More


Question Box with Fr. Thom Hennen: Praying for souls in purgatory

Question Box with Fr. Thom Hennen: Praying for souls in purgatory

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Column Q. Why do we pray for souls in purgatory? A. In moments of …Read More


Opinion

Welcoming ministers with disabilities

Welcoming  ministers with disabilities

By Barb Arland-Fye Messenger Editorial Tim Elskamp, who lives with Down syndrome, radiates love in his role as an altar …Read More


It’s not a race: celebrating the life of my brother with Down syndrome

It’s not a race: celebrating the life of my brother with Down syndrome

By Jacinta Hamilton Guest Column On March 21, we observed World Down Syndrome Day — a celebration of the countless …Read More