By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger An Iowa Senate subcommittee has passed the “Med Act” (SSB 3006), a bill …Read More
ICC update: Healthcare rights, MOMS, migration and more
Category: Diocesan News
Religious medals presented at scouting Mass
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — During his homily, Father Thom Hennen asked those attending the annual …Read More
Fr. Adam takes on additional assignment
MOUNT PLEASANT — Father Nick Adam, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Fairfield, has taken on additional duties as parochial …Read More
Catholic families say, ‘Happy Birthday, Jesus!’
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger ST. PAUL — When 2-year-old Brooklynn Dop learned Christmas was approaching, she imagined eating …Read More
Hardy Iowans brave the elements at March for Life
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Below-zero wind chills and an icy reception couldn’t stop pro-life advocates during the Iowa …Read More
Carrying the cross with joy – Fifth-grade altar server with Down syndrome relishes his role
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger NEWTON — Fifth-grader Ethan Bratland looks up to his older brothers, Drew and Collin, …Read More
Death penalty, education issues under discussion in Iowa Legislature
By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger A new bill pertaining to the death penalty (SSB 3085) has been introduced …Read More