By Barb Arland-Fye Ellen Goodman is a syndicated columnist whose opinions I respect, even if I don’t agree with some …Read More
persons, places and things: We all started out as embryos
Category: archives
St. Ambrose student body honors faculty and staff for excellence
DAVENPORT — Two faculty and one staff member have been honored by St. Ambrose University’s student body for distinguished work. …Read More
Messenger wins Catholic Press Association award
In competition with diocesan newspapers from throughout the United States and Canada, The Catholic Messenger has been awarded honorable mention …Read More
Fr. Kokjohn, 1928-2009, was spiritual guide to many
By Father Bill Dawson Father Joe Kokjohn, who died May 21, was our friend. Very likely he was your friend, …Read More
Retiring Regina principal’s ‘dedication’ recalled
By Celine Klosterman IOWA CITY — Sandy Feeney has worked in the business office at Regina Catholic Education Center for …Read More
Lourdes first-graders give a tearful goodbye to their teacher
By Celine Klosterman (Editor’s note: The Catholic Messenger is following up with Jenna Rokes, a first-year teacher whose first day …Read More
Sonia Sotomayor’s faith
By Frank Wessling “Practicing Catholic” is a term that crept into our vocabulary with little examination. It has been used …Read More