By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger MELCHER-DALLAS — The close-knit Melcher-Dallas community isn’t exactly a booming metropolis, admits resident Anna …Read More
Small town’s painting party is a big success
Category: Diocesan News
A sign of the chimes: bell in Georgetown being refurbished
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger GEORGETOWN — After several delays due to rain and soft ground, the St. …Read More
One parish, two campuses, one mission
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — The Catholic community in Bettendorf begins a new chapter with the …Read More
Iowa City Planned Parenthood to close: ‘Long-awaited victory’ for pro-life movement
By Lindsay Steele and Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — Pro-life advocates are celebrating the upcoming closure of …Read More
A roadmap for reducing homelessness
By Barb Arland-Fye For The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — A new report on homelessness proposes a roadmap to reduce unsheltered …Read More
Candidates for next deacon class sought
By Deacon Frank Agnoli For The Catholic Messenger As Deacon Class IX enters its final year in formation, the Diocese …Read More
Mexican martyrs’ relics visit three parishes in diocese
By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger When the relics of six priests martyred in Mexico recently stopped at several parishes …Read More