By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — To celebrate the birthdays of pet dogs Lola and Bella, members …Read More
Pet ministry: caring for God’s creatures
Category: Diocesan News
Disaster relief – Greenfield, IA
The Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Charities offers support to individuals and families affected by natural disasters such as tornadoes …Read More
Chancery Profiles: Vanessa Torres
Name: Vanessa Torres Job title: Immigration Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. Contact information: torres@davenportdiocese.org What is your role for the Chancery? …Read More
Catholic high school graduates reflect on faith, education and more
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Davenport celebrated the graduations of 219 …Read More
Homelessness: an immersion experience
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Sarah Bisland opened two suitcases on a table in the Humility Homes …Read More
‘Tenants shouldn’t pay if they can’t stay’: Fair housing advocates look to Iowa City ordinance as a model
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — The displacement of tenants from a 400-unit, substandard apartment complex in Iowa …Read More
Backpacks lift spirits of those in need
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Volunteer Maureen Vasile observes that many Iowa City Catholic Worker houseguests carry their belongings …Read More