By Dan Ebener For those of us who struggle with the tough messages of Jesus, the temptation is to downplay …Read More
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Ensure children have enough to eat
(To the Editor: One in five children faces hunger in America. Congress can make a real impact by passing legislation …Read More
Woman’s journey to bring Catholic radio to Fairfield
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger FAIRFIELD — Catholic radio will soon fill the airwaves in the Fairfield area. “Catholic …Read More
Planning for the future of Catholic education
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Educators, parents, pastors, parishioners and others will be able to give their thoughts …Read More
Anointing Taustin: teen’s health crisis provides a lesson in faith
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger MUSCATINE — During a routine sports physical in August, Muscatine High School senior Taustin …Read More
Adventures in Alzheimer’s caretaking: dignity, personality remains
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — As Alzheimer’s ravaged the mind of her mother, Anne, Janet Smith — …Read More
Buying fair trade Christmas gifts ‘helps others’
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Products that are made “by our brothers and sisters in impoverished …Read More