(Editor’s note: Bishop Thomas Edward Abel requested that his article, appearing below, be published in The Catholic Messenger.) Forgiveness and …Read More
Category: Diocesan News
Students explore career options at fair
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — “The only way to have fun is to interact with one …Read More
Stewardship: grateful disciples
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger As a newly ordained priest serving St. Columbkille Parish in Dubuque, Iowa, then-Father Thomas …Read More
Growing with God: Spiritual direction enhances the journey
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Spiritual Director Helen Schiltz observes that most people in the second half of life …Read More
Youths and adults share joys, struggles at FORUM
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger LONG GROVE — Over two days last month, a diverse group of Catholics got …Read More
Diocesan retreats: an opportunity to encounter God
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Catholics interested in stepping back and reflecting on some of life’s most prevailing questions …Read More
Davenport students ‘Doodle 4 Google’
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Junior high students at All Saints Catholic School used their artistic …Read More