By Fr. Thom Hennen Last month I had the opportunity to visit a close friend and seminary classmate for a …Read More
The St. John Paul II connection
Category: Features
Steve Bartman saga speaks to need for mercy
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Most Chicago Cubs fans (and foes) who were alive in 2003 know of Steve …Read More
Finding hope and joy in times of disappointment
By Lindsay Steele Colorful blooms are among my favorite things in life. Every year I think I’ve figured out the …Read More
Fulfilling a dream
(Editor’s note: Jenna Ebener, a graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, is a social worker at a school in …Read More
Deacon profile: John Jacobsen
Name: John Jacobsen Age: 52 Family: Tracey, wife of 28 years; children, Zachary and Mary. Occupation: Contract Specialist at the …Read More
Help him Jesus
By Fr. Bernie Weir Ordination season has ended this year in the Diocese of Davenport. One bishop, two priests and …Read More
Deacon profile: Joe Welter
Name: Joseph Benedict Welter Age: 37. Family: Wife: Katie; sons: Samuel, Andrew and Nathan. Occupation: Civil and Environmental Engineer Parish: …Read More
