By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Maggie Hoerdeman smiled as she watched her young sons frost Advent wreath-shaped …Read More
Families make crafts to welcome Advent season
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Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Growing up in the Philippines, Father Joseph Sia would wake up before sunrise to …Read More
Advent Calendar 2023
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More impressions of NCYC
Logan Vittetoe, St. Thomas More Parish-Coralville. He was inspired to attend because of stories that recently retired Youth Minister Michelle …Read More
Working behind the scenes of NCYC
Trevor Pullinger recalls attending his first National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in 2013. He was serving as a parish leader …Read More
Catholic youths and leaders build community at NCYC
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Becky Jefford, a mom and chaperone with St. Joseph Parish in DeWitt, thought she …Read More
Be a light to those who need it and expect nothing in return
By Chase Mason For The Catholic Messenger Now that the holiday season is upon us, it is time for all …Read More