The children are not all doing well. Even here in Iowa where we think of ourselves as immune to some …Read More
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Bishop’s report on diocesan survey headed for Vatican
By Barb Arland-Fye Bishop Martin Amos, commenting about a survey of diocesan Catholics on pastoral challenges of the family, noted …Read More
Msgr. Mottet receives award
The Power of One Award Committee selected Msgr. Marvin Mottet, a retired priest of the Diocese of Davenport, to receive …Read More
Cold hands, young heart
By Christina Capecchi Just when you think you’ve seen everything — every lion-hugging human, every shark-eluding seal — the World …Read More
Vatican II embraced the role of sacred music in liturgy
By Eleanor Kiel Editor’s note: On Dec. 4, 1963, Pope Paul VI promulgated the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, known …Read More
Please support human life amendment
To the Editor: The time is right for Congress to pass a Life at Conception Act. We all need to …Read More
Messenger is bishop’s evangelization tool
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Catholic Messenger is an important evangelization tool that helps me as your bishop …Read More