By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger The second legislative “funnel” deadline is April 4. A bill is required to …Read More
An update on activity in the Iowa Legislature and Congress
Category: Diocesan News
Diocesan guidance for parishes, schools on how to respond to ICE agents
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Concerns expressed about the possibility of raids at churches, schools or other …Read More
Lost and Found at Iowa Catholic Youth Conference
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger More than 420 middle school youths gathered at St. Ludmilla Parish in Cedar Rapids …Read More
Respond to others with the grace and mercy that Jesus offers
By Anna Verry For The Catholic Messenger Lent 2025 Week 5 This week’s Gospel reading, John 8:1-11, offers valuable insights …Read More
Priest assignments include moves, retirements and discernment
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Bishop Dennis Walsh has announced new assignments for nine priests effective July 1. Father …Read More
Catholic school led family to Catholic Church
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger MUSCATINE — Russ and Cassy Glass met as students at St. Ambrose University …Read More
New podcast: Parish planning, pilgrimages and more!
The Catholic Messenger In the latest Catholic Messenger Conversations podcast (Ep. 67), Bishop Dennis Walsh focuses on parish planning, preparing …Read More