Dear People of God, The week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3 is set aside to celebrate Catholic Schools Week here in …Read More
Category: Bishop’s Letters
Bishop: Say yes to life
I would like to offer a response to a Jan. 6, 2019, article in the Quad City Times entitled “Planned …Read More
Raise your voice and pray
To the Editor: Fifteen-thousand children are locked up and being “detained” on American soil, in the name of what? Security? …Read More
We are called to share his love/ Estamos llamados a compartir su amor
“Christmas is the feast of the loving humility of God….” — Pope Francis Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Pope …Read More
Helping retired religious
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On the weekend of Dec. 8-9, our parishes will conduct the appeal for the …Read More
Listen through silence
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As I celebrate confirmations around our diocese, I meet with the young people who …Read More
Breaking the cycle of poverty
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Our diocese will soon take up the national collection for the Catholic Campaign for …Read More









