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Category: Features

Finding hope and joy in times of disappointment

Posted on Jul 27, 2017Jul 26, 2017 in Features
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

Posted on Jul 27, 2017Jul 26, 2017 in Features
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

Posted on Jul 27, 2017Jul 26, 2017 in Features
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

Posted on Jul 27, 2017Jul 26, 2017 in Features
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

Posted on Jul 20, 2017Jul 19, 2017 in Features
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

Beggars on the street

Posted on Jul 20, 2017Jul 19, 2017 in Features
Beggars on the street

By Dan Ebener What would you do? Let’s say you are walking along the streets of a major city and …Read More

Called and gifted: God’s love in action

Posted on Jul 20, 2017Jul 19, 2017 in Features
Called and gifted: God's love in action

By Cesar Chirinos-Garcia This article is a personal reflection on my experiences at the Called and Gifted seminar produced by …Read More

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