December 7, 1941. On that day 80 years ago Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, which marked the …Read More
Remembering Father Aloysius Schmitt, the patriotic priest of Pearl Harbor
Category: Features
On being grateful to God
We have just celebrated the second Thanksgiving Day of the current pandemic. Regardless of the uncertainty that continues to surround …Read More
The road to recovery begins with acknowledging your struggles
I have been recovering from a work-related concussion for around two months now and am realizing that I am on …Read More
Six Black Catholics up for sainthood
As part of National Black Catholic History Month, the St. Martin de Porres Society of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport …Read More
St. Joseph Church — Sugar Creek
(During the Year of St. Joseph, The Catholic Messenger is featuring churches whose patron saint is St. Joseph.) Location: St. …Read More
Breath prayer for faith
Faith is one of the greatest and most needed gifts of God. Therefore, you can seek more faith, as did …Read More
Opposing McCarthyism: A Messenger archives story
By Timothy Walch “History does not repeat itself, but often it rhymes.” Attributed to Mark Twain, this witticism offers perspective …Read More