Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Every day, we are challenged to respond in some way to the pain and …Read More
Bishop’s letter: Helping those living in our diocese
Category: archives
Stewardship in God’s garden
By Barb Arland-Fye Weeds invaded the garden and took captives: green beans, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries among them. The work …Read More
Catholics still need sacrament of confession
To the Editor: The July 3 editorial “Sacrament of Mercy” states “Now we are pointing toward the God of love …Read More
Davenport responds to immigration crisis
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Educated in the principles of Catholic social teaching, Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba …Read More
Parishes serve up largest Rice Bowl donation to date
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger When Loxi Hopkins of the diocesan Social Action office saw how much money had …Read More
St. Anne Parish in Welton to celebrate final Mass July 26
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger WELTON — St. Anne Parish will celebrate its final Mass on July 26 at …Read More
Principal leaves Lourdes
David Hobin, principal at Lourdes Catholic School in Bettendorf since 2012, has left the position to serve as assistant principal …Read More