By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Wayne Kneeskern traveled to Ottumwa in 1998 with his late wife to see John …Read More
Category: Diocesan News
French author, spiritual guide to speak in Iowa City
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — Spiritual guide and author Father Jacques Philippe will make three appearances …Read More
Priest assignments announced
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Two priests will retire from active ministry, one will be heading overseas and …Read More
Priests team up for pastoral ministry
Three parishes will be served by three priests ‘in solidum’ By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger When Father Ed O’Melia …Read More
Coming ahead in the Jan. 22 Catholic Messenger
Stories/columns of interest in this week’s (Jan. 22, 2015) Catholic Messenger: Two priests will retire from active ministry, one will …Read More
Guys’ night a success in Washington
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger WASHINGTON — When Father Bernie Weir planned a social dinner for the men of …Read More
Houghton Knights celebrate 60 years
The Houghton Knights of Columbus Council #3905 celebrated its 60th anniversary on Dec. 1. From left are founding …Read More












