By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Chris Green’s journey to Auschwitz began 20 years ago when one of her junior …Read More
A retired Catholic educator’s commitment to teaching about the Holocaust
Category: Diocesan News
Legislative update on adoption, revamping Iowa’s property tax system and more
By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger The Iowa House passed HF 248 by a vote of 87-0. The bill, …Read More
Eighth-graders open their minds to explore a variety of career options
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Thirty-two vendors shared information about their careers with eighth-graders from Scott …Read More
Ottumwa parishes planning to become one: Parishes’ leaders say merger will strengthen faith community
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Ed Wilson, who grew up in St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, …Read More
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