By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Bishop Emeritus William Franklin, 95, died April 10 at the Kahl …Read More
Bishop Franklin encouraged subsidiarity
Category: Diocesan News
Reflections on Bishop William Franklin
Bishop William Franklin served the Diocese of Davenport for 12 years. Here are some reflections on his life and legacy. …Read More
Celebrating the Easter season
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Easter is much more than just one Sunday in the spring. “We should think …Read More
Catholic students to be honored for Holocaust essays
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger DEWITT — Several eighth-grade students from St. Joseph Catholic School in DeWitt placed in …Read More
Most Rev. William E. Franklin, D.D.
Date: April 11, 2026 RE: Most Rev. William E. Franklin, D.D. It is with great sadness and hope in …Read More
Welcome to the Church! & Holy Week Photo 2026
He is Risen!
Happenings in The Davenport Diocese – April 9, 2026
Tornado Damage