By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger FAIRFIELD — Like the gears of the wrist watches he repaired, Richard “Dick” Kurka’s …Read More
Category: Diocesan News
Overjoyed in DeWitt
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DEWITT — Since about 2019, St. Joseph Parish has not had anyone enter …Read More
Finding the soul of Civility in Action
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger In a polarized society, interacting with someone whose opinions or viewpoints differ from our …Read More
Rosa Mystica: Praying for priests in crisis
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — The April intention by Pope Leo XIV is for priests in …Read More
Happenings in the Davenport Diocese – April 2, 2026
Bishop recounts ‘defining moment’ at Chrism Mass
By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — A group of students from Assumption High School joined hundreds of Catholics …Read More
Conference inspires youth to ‘Keep Hopin’’ for Christ
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Seventh-grader Henry Harris wasn’t sure he wanted to attend the Iowa Catholic Youth Conference …Read More













