Effective June 29, 2012 Rev. David F. Wilkening, while remaining as pastor of Holy Family Parish, Fort Madison, and St. …Read More
Category: archives
Where the work is
By Frank Wessling For the next six months our news will be laced with stories about political contests, especially for …Read More
Consciences must be properly formed
To the Editor: In response to Father Bud Grant’s assertion (in the April 19 Catholic Messenger) that Catholics “are free …Read More
Use private sector to help people leave poverty
To the Editor: The “Rags-to-Riches” article was uplifting. A priest works with a successful business man (a rich man) to …Read More
Priests, diaconate and religion: how they relate to the world today
By Shaylee Brown Religion is a big part of our society still today. Catholics help set the example of faith, …Read More
Remembering Bertie’s life at The Arch
By Kathy Berken On Christmas morning in 1999, Roberta Roberts did two amazing things. She fed me breakfast and she …Read More
Scripture readings, reflection
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 6 By Father Andrew Kelly If a believing community is surviving and thriving, it …Read More