By Dan Ebener For The Catholic Messenger (Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles by Dan …Read More
How to lead in a Catholic parish: a reflection on 17 years of conversations
Category: Diocesan News
Annual Blue Mass honors first responders, law enforcement
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Members of Quad-City law enforcement and other first responders — including …Read More
Newton, Colfax parishes help the rural poor in El Salvador
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Parishes in Newton and Colfax are working to make life better for people experiencing …Read More
Vision 20/20: Embarking on a journey to revitalize our parishes, diocesan church
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Inspired by the Holy Spirit and with deep faith in God’s people, Bishop Thomas …Read More
The human face of ICE raid
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger MOUNT PLEASANT — Standing in the sanctuary of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church before Mass …Read More
Helping children cope after traumatic events
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — Traumatic events, such as the recent school shooting in Florida, can rattle …Read More
Bishop to SAU grads: Don’t dwell on setbacks
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger MOLINE, Ill. — Instead of giving a traditional commencement address full of advice …Read More