To the Editor: Every day, except Mondays, I see Father Rich Adam saying Mass in our Sacred Heart Cathedral chapel …Read More
Category: Opinion
Christians need the Eucharist
To the Editor: On May 8, Bishop Thomas Zinkula published his plan to reopen churches as Governor Reynolds lifted restrictions …Read More
Sacrificing lives for the economy
To the Editor: A couple of things today. I remember the song “Don’t cry for me Argentina” was very popular. Another …Read More
Focus on empathy, not blame
A letter mailed to The Catholic Messenger last week placed blame for the coronavirus pandemic on people whose behavior and …Read More
Cheerios, and the beautiful mess of in-home liturgy
By Patrick Schmadeke “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” we kept repeating …Read More
State auditor response to COVID-19 pandemic
By Rob Sand Iowans all across this state are going through a similar range of emotions together. COVID-19 haunts our …Read More
Reducing farm workers’ wages is wrong
To the Editor: The Secretary of Agriculture is trying to reduce wages for farm workers. These farm workers work long, …Read More