By Frank Wessling The themes of justice and peace rise up in these weeks of Advent as Christians open a …Read More
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The angel speaks to those who remain faithful|An Advent reflection
By Father Dennis Schaab, C.PP.S. Advent, St. Mary’s Parish, Centerville. Appannoose (Baby Chief) County, poorest in the state. Once, hundreds of pony …Read More
Scripture reflection
By Father Andrew Kelly As believers experience the normal tragedies and sadness of human life, John the Baptizer’s nagging and …Read More
In the air over Iowa, Catholic connection made
By Judith Costello Have you ever struck up a conversation with a stranger at the airport? Usually, polite conversation dictates …Read More
Retirement fund benefits two diocesan communities
Launched in 1988, the Retirement Fund for Religious assists retired women and men religious who gave generously in service to …Read More
Muscatine Catholics dedicate faith formation center
By Celine Klosterman MUSCATINE — After years of holding religious education classes simultaneously at numerous, separate sites, Ss. Mary & …Read More
Diocesan group visits ‘the other Holy Land’
By Barb Arland-Fye After making pilgrimages to the Holy Land in 1993 and 1995, Msgr. Marvin Mottet thought the next …Read More