By Mary Ann Messer Mark Fitzpatrick and his family experienced the gift of hospice care this year. Mark was diagnosed …Read More
Hospice helped family treasure final weeks with loved one
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CONFERENCES Peoria, Ill. — The Catholic Diocese of Peoria’s 2011 25th annual Charismatic Renewal Conference will be held July 29-30 …Read More
Catholic Charities tackles disaster response
By Anne Marie Amacher (The Catholic Messenger is highlighting various programs and ministries offered through the Diocese of Davenport’s Catholic …Read More
Hospice provided John Carton and his family with quality time together
By Barb Arland-Fye John Carton’s prostate cancer had metastasized to his pelvis. He was getting weaker and experiencing more pain. …Read More
On trip to Haiti, volunteer teachers get an education
By Anne Marie Amacher When Abby Peeters and Whitney Leming went to Haiti earlier this summer, they didn’t expect their …Read More
Letting go of unhealthy hungers
By Frank Wessling It has been said and written often that we Americans have the best health care in the …Read More
A synopsis of 2011 Iowa Legislature
By Tom Chapman The 2011 session of the 84th Iowa General Assembly, which adjourned June 30, was the third-longest in …Read More