On Sept. 8, the Vatican released two papal documents marking changes in the Latin-rite Code of Canon Law and the …Read More
Diocesan response to annulment change
Category: Diocesan News
Catholic dating a blessing, even through challenges
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Rose Ripslinger has had her share of setbacks in the last year. The soccer-standout …Read More
Haitian woman gets needed surgery in Iowa
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — In a desperate measure to get help to remove a tumor …Read More
Youths explore Iowa’s holy places
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Flat Francis and Flat Cariyana traveled with around 24 youths and adults Aug. …Read More
Clarification on absolution of the sin of abortion in the Diocese of Davenport
Publication in the media of the Year of Mercy expansion of the faculty to absolve from the sin of abortion …Read More
Tickets available for Capitol simulcast of papal visit
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley encourages Iowans interested in attending the outdoor simulcast of Pope Francis’ address to Congress on …Read More
Catholics serve many needs on Kenya trip
For The Catholic Messenger (A mission trip to Meru, Kenya, included Catholics from several southeast Iowa communities. It was led …Read More
