Calendar of Events

Page updated April 28, 2026

Some events may be in order by group type. Some events are also listed in our Calendar of Events category section besides this area

Calendar Events

April 28
Clinton -Prince of Peace Parish is sponsoring an evening of discussion featuring Diocesan Leaders who attended an Encuentro Immersion Experience this past Lent. It will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Drive. Be Inspired. Be Challenged. Be Transformed. All are welcome. Sandwiches will be served.

West Liberty — Unions and allies observe Workers Memorial Day. The Catholic Labor Network is supporting local Masses in (arch)dioceses across the country to honor and remember all who have died on the job in the last year. A Workers Day Memorial Mass will take place at St. Joseph Parish at 8 a.m.

May 1
Clinton — Father Khoa Le will give a piano concert at Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish at 4:30 p.m. No cost to attend, refreshments to follow.

May 2
Davenport — St. Alphonsus Parish is hosting a spring craft sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the gym. Crafters and vendors will sell homemade items, home decor, jewelry, artwork, baked goods and more. Festivities include lunch and a raffle.

May 3
Iowa City — The Knights of Columbus will host their 38th annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at the KC Family Center, 4776 American Legion Road. Tickets are $12; each ticket serves 2 adults, 1 adult and 2 children, or 4 children.

 MAY 7-9
Bettendorf — St. John Vianney Parish is hosting a garage sale to benefit its mission in Haiti from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 8; and 8-11 a.m. on May 9. The sale will take place in the parish activity center. Donated items can be dropped off May 5 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 6 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No baby cribs, car seats, mattresses, textbooks, VHS tapes or stuffed animals will be accepted.

May 9
Bettendorf — The Woman’s Choice Center’s annual Hike for Life begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and walk at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. To sign up, visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/hikeforlife2026

Iowa City — SoulCore, a prayer experience that combines the prayers of the rosary with core strengthening, stretching and functional movement, will be offered at St. Patrick Parish from 9-10 a.m. Bring a fitness mat, towel or blanket. No fitness level/experience is required, and ladies of all ages are welcome. For more information contact Jacinta at jacintamhamilton@
gmail.com or visit www.soulcore.com.

May 18
Davenport — Life Runners will meet at the Duck Creek Park shelter at 5:30 p.m. to pray for the unborn and their mothers and participate in a 30-minute walk/run/bike ride along the trail. For more information go to https://band.us/n/aca4A7n9tfPa

May 21
Davenport — QC Catholic Young Adults adoration and confession. Meet at Pancheros Mexican Grill at 6 p.m. for dinner, then head over to Our Lady of Victory Church for holy hour from 7-8 p.m. Confessions available from 5-7 p.m. in the church.

June 20-21
Nichols — The Diocese of Davenport is hosting a discernment event for teens June 20-21. This summit summer camp is for boys ages 14-18. For more information, contact Father Andrew Rauenbuehler at rauenbuehlera@diodav.org.

July 6-11
Rock Island, Ill. — An icon painting workshop will take place daily from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Cost is $850 and includes all painting materials. Space is limited; a non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to reserve a place in this workshop. Email theodoreicons@gmail.com or go to theodoreicons.com for more information.

Other
New Messenger Podcast
In the latest Catholic Messenger Conversations podcast, recorded last month, Bishop Dennis Walsh answers questions on a variety of topics, including his recent trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to accompany families during their ICE check-ins. “Generally, they are applying for asylum in the U.S. and have a right to due process,” he said. “For many of them, it’s a fear-filled time, not knowing if they’re going to be detained at that moment … and sent back (to their country of origin) before they can make their case for asylum.” The bishop also shared his thoughts on the NCAA basketball tournament (Go Duke!), the Chrism Mass, the uptick in individuals joining the Church in the Diocese of Davenport, and his favorite liturgy. Listen on your favorite podcasting app or at www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting.

ONGOING

The St. Andrew of Crete Byzantine Catholic Outreach of Iowa celebrates a Divine Liturgy every third Sunday of the month at St. Patrick Church in Iowa City (Sacred Heart Chapel). Contact Father Bruce Riebe with questions at 440-227-5037.

A LIFE Runners Chapter is being started in the Quad Cities. Life Runners use prayer and teamwork to defend life from conception until natural death. Running optional… Faith required. If you are interested in becoming a charter member, go to https://band.us/n/ababAcndt3P8Q or call/text Al and Beth Budelier at 815-499-8010.

Online/Rock Island, Ill. — For a list of upcoming Benet House Retreat Center events go to www.smmsister.org/retreats.

Davenport — The St. Anthony Parish book study group recently began studying “Separation of Church and Hate” by John Fuglesang. The group meets Mondays at 6 p.m. in the parish center.

Davenport — The Catholic Messenger hosts a monthly podcast, Catholic Messenger Conversations. Listen to the podcasts at www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting or on your favorite podcasting app.

The Catholic Service Board seeks new members to join the organization for fellowship, fun and to assist its endeavors to support the Kahl Home in Davenport and other nonprofit organizations. For more information about Catholic Service Board or for membership information, contact CSB Vice President Pam Brandt at
pambrandt8@gmail.com or 563-505-9305.

Online prayer groups at Our Lady of the Prairie meet weekly. Pray the Lectio Divina Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. The centering prayer group meets Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at www.theprairieretreat.org or call 563-374-1092 for more information.

Online book studies at Our Lady of the Prairie begin soon and meet monthly. For a list of books and meeting times, go to www.theprairieretreat.org.

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha, Iowa focuses on the intersection of ecology, spirituality and holistic health in an effort to help people of all faiths and cultures improve their relationship with God, nature and others. Go to www.Prairiewoods.org for a list of upcoming retreats, or call 319-395-6700.

Project Rachel is a confidential, post-abortion healing ministry of the Catholic Church offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions. Call (563) 333-4107 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Or, email projectrachel@diodav.org.

Natural Family Planning courses
Learn the Couple to Couple League method of Natural Family Planning (NFP), which gives couples the knowledge to track fertility signs as a way to achieve or avoid pregnancy. NFP is the only method of family planning approved by the Catholic Church and modern, symptom-based methods demonstrate an accuracy of about 99% in identifying times of fertility and infertility, according to the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology. Self-paced, online classes are available. Go to https://ccli.org/main-nfp/ or contact Al and Beth Budelier at (563) 324-7040 or elizabethimel@yahoo.com for more information.

The Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC) encourages you to sign up for its newsletter. The ICC is the official public policy voice of the bishops and Catholic Church in Iowa. Go to www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on “Join the Network.”

New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa, offers private discernment retreats. For more information contact Matt at MLM319656@gmail.com.

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