A bill that would have punished the poor and cut costs at their expense has been avoided, temporarily, with the …Read More
Category: Editorials
ICE raids harm our families
Getting tough on undocumented immigrants has consequences for the family, which the Catholic Church teaches is the basic unit of …Read More
A beating heart
Condemnation of Iowa’s newly passed abortion law in our “me-first” culture was swift but misguided. Opponents say the so called …Read More
Keeping the faith
On the last weekend of April, family members filled the pews for the baptism of a baby girl who chattered …Read More
Setting an example to curb violence
Debate about gun violence rages on, and necessarily so, but students in the Diocese of Davenport are finding common ground. …Read More
Our earthly home
“… Dew and rain bless the Lord. Frost and chill, bless the Lord. Ice and snow bless the Lord. Nights …Read More
What priests need from their parishioners
This week’s Catholic Messenger features stories about parish planning and collaboration and the announcement of priest assignments, a natural outcome …Read More