By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Ed Wilson, who grew up in St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, …Read More
Ottumwa parishes planning to become one: Parishes’ leaders say merger will strengthen faith community
Category: Diocesan News
Thank goodness for more chances!
By Deacon Joe Welter The Catholic Messenger Lent 2025 – Week 3 Having been born and resided in Iowa my …Read More
‘Only I can do it, but not alone’: Faith and community strengthen priest during ongoing cancer battle
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Father Marty Goetz walked through the Massabielle Grotto during a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France …Read More
Bishop encourages all to ‘see the foundation of your faith’
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Rome is a central part of Catholic history and Bishop Dennis …Read More
Five pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Davenport
The following sites are designated pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee Year 2025: • Ss. Mary and Patrick Church (part of …Read More
Notre Dame junior earns Eagle Scout rank
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger BURLINGTON — Logan Hamma, a junior at Burlington Notre Dame High School and a …Read More
Grant update: passing on the faith as a community
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Family-centered activities that bring together families and parishioners for catechesis are proving to …Read More