St. Mary Magdalene, whose feast day we celebrate today (July 22), persevered in faith in Jesus Christ. She “loved him …Read More
Celebrating women in our diocesan church
Category: Editorials
Keeping people in their homes
Nearly 4.5 million people — an estimated 48,246 Iowans among them — who have fallen behind on rent or mortgage …Read More
A voice for everyone affected by the pandemic
Each of Iowa’s nearly 1,000 small cities could create a compelling list of needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic — …Read More
Walking each other home
Bishop Robert Barron remembers a retreat director asking retreatants to “call to mind a person that we found hard to …Read More
A journey begins with the first step
Something remarkable happened last week. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday. For …Read More
Creating a culture of vocation in our parishes
One priest and two deacons have just been ordained for the Diocese of Davenport, a cause for celebration and a …Read More
Work together to end gun violence
A California mother’s face conveys the profound grief she is experiencing after the loss of her 6-year-old son, a shooting …Read More