By Frank Wessling There’s a new way to teach the meaning of religious fasting: ration the cell phone. This could …Read More
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persons, places and things: Serving the hungry again
By Barb Arland-Fye DAVENPORT — Two decks of cards were in play at one table as the men waited for …Read More
Threads of faith, quilting intertwine
By Betsy Schneider KNOXVILLE — God sends a letter to St. Anthony’s of Knoxville! Well, sort of. At the Spirituality …Read More
Let’s unify, not criticize
After reading The Catholic Messenger the past several weeks with its barrage of criticism, I felt as though Dr. Keith …Read More
Safe Haven gives unwanted newborns a chance at life
By Jeanne Wonio A decade ago, after reading newspaper articles about unwanted newborns found dead in the river, Nora Dvorak …Read More
Don’t fear letting go of old ways
Thank you for the editorial supporting Dr. Keith Soko’s article on EWTN. The number of negative responses was startling. There are many who want …Read More
Iowa bishops meet with legislators
By Barb Arland-Fye Iowa’s four bishops traveled to Des Moines on March 5 for their annual breakfast with state legislators, …Read More










