During closing comments at his ordination Mass, Bishop Thomas Zinkula spoke of his new bishop’s ring, and what it means …Read More
Category: Bishop Ordination
Vespers, ordination Mass require help of many
Many people from throughout the Diocese of Davenport had roles in the Solemn Vespers service and ordination and installation ceremony …Read More
Humor, hard work among lessons learned on the farm
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Tom Zinkula grew up on a century farm about 3-1/2 miles southwest of Mount …Read More
Catholics share community spirit with gift basket contributions
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Parishes and schools from all over the diocese donated items to a collective gift …Read More
Growing up with a future bishop
Jerry Zinkula describes his brother as approachable, a good listener What is your first memory of your brother? Wow, this …Read More
Bishop’s coat of arms
A bishop’s coat of arms joins together the diocesan arms and his personal arms, as is tradition. The black …Read More
Giving thanks for our new bishop
By Corinne Winter As we looked forward to the ordination and installation of our new bishop, we appropriately heard many …Read More
