By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger The Iowa Catholic Conference, which is the public policy voice for Iowa’s bishops, …Read More
Category: Diocesan News
Advocates ask reps to bring back Pascual
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Following a rally outside the Davenport offices of three members of Congress last week, …Read More
For Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen, ministry is ‘life giving’
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Press Release: Bishop-elect Hennen announcement DAVENPORT, Iowa – On a recent Saturday, Bishop-elect Thomas …Read More
A conversation with Question Box columnist
The Catholic Messenger In the latest Catholic Messenger Conversations podcast, Father Thom Hennen shares the scoop about the Question Box column …Read More
Ottumwa parishes become one: St. Joseph Parish
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Father Joseph Sia stood before a diverse group of Catholics in Central …Read More
Letters to the Editor – July 10, 2025
Care for creation To the Editor: I would like to express my gratitude for Father Bill Kneemiller’s letter (July 3 …Read More
ICE deports West Liberty parishioner as supporters pray for his release
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Hours after a July 6 prayer vigil that Bishop Dennis Walsh led for immigrant …Read More