The U.S. bishops have launched an effort to gauge how people understand their baptismal identity. Bishop Dennis Walsh invites lay …Read More
Survey for lay Catholics
Category: Diocesan News
Journey to ordination as a deacon has ‘been a long road’
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Newly ordained Deacon Alfonso Pizano Jr. said that during his ordination, …Read More
Putting a face on immigrants’ stories for Pope Leo XIV
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Deported immigrant Pascual Pedro Pedro’s story and those of other undocumented immigrants in his …Read More
Father Crossen appointed vicar general, Cathedral rector
The Catholic Messenger Bishop Dennis Walsh announced two changes in pastoral leadership in response to the announcement last month of …Read More
Oldest church building in the diocese renovated
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Bishop Dennis Walsh blessed and rededicated the renovated 1838 church building …Read More
New federal scholarship tax program
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger The Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE) welcomes a new Federal …Read More
Parish hosts Biking for Babies missionaries
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Each summer, young adult Biking for Babies missionary teams participate in a cross-country bicycle …Read More