CORALVILLE – A Lenten mini-retreat, “Women in the Bible: A Study for All,” will be held on Saturday, April 9, …Read More
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God’s grace allows us to disperse shadow of fear
By Derick Cranston So often we fail to see the light of another’s goodness. Our vision is muddied by preconceived …Read More
Let a loved one die over a technicality?
Regarding the columns on the Bishop Thomas Olmstead decision carried in the Feb. 24 edition of The Messenger, I will …Read More
Iowa Catholic Conference update|Group supports increase in tax break, bill on abortion, other issues
By Tom Chapman An increase in the state earned income tax credit (EITC) from seven to 10 percent is one …Read More
Wallace Weiss
Wallace Ervin Weiss, 87, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Burlington, Iowa, died Feb. 22, 2011. The memorial service will be …Read More
Lent: The refresher we need to do good all year
Last year I decided to use Lent to discern “what is good for Martha.” It felt a little selfish (OK, …Read More
Watch DVD on Catholic spirituality
At this time, most Catholics in the Diocese of Davenport will have access to Matthew Kelly’s "Rediscovering Catholicism." Thanks to The …Read More