By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Bishop Thomas Zinkula views Pope Francis’ appointment of three women to the governing body …Read More
Historic papal decision | Three women will have a role in choosing future bishops
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988 is a ‘front door’ to the mental health crisis system
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Commit to memory the three-digit code 988, which connects people experiencing mental health-related distress …Read More
‘Tails’ from pet ministry camp
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — “This is the best camp ever,” said Kate Parsons about the …Read More
Closed parish’s picnic still draws a crowd
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Though St. Joseph Parish in Bauer closed 30 years ago, former parishioners continue to …Read More
A return to Notre Dame Vision
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Returning to the annual Notre Dame Vision experience was “like returning home,” said …Read More
Catholics in Muscatine venerate relics of well-known saints
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger MUSCATINE — Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish hosted an exposition of more than 150 …Read More
Tanzanian priest serves in Iowa with an open heart and mind
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger BURLINGTON — Father Denis Hatungimana broke into song — in Swahili — during his …Read More