By John Clayton For The Catholic Messenger I find inspiration in Pope Francis’s encyclical, “Laudato Si,” which emphasizes the interconnectedness …Read More
Congress needs to get serious about passing a Farm Bill
Category: Opinion
On the journey together
By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Bishop Dennis Walsh shared a personal story of vulnerability in closing remarks after his ordination and installation …Read More
Politics isn’t everything, even if it feels like it
By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today. It wasn’t something I was consciously aware of, but I remember feeling …Read More
Tomorrow we welcome our new bishop!
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens,” …Read More
Letters to the Editor – Sept. 26, 2024
Food for thought To the Editor: The editorial page in the 9/12/24 issue deserves a prize for “nourishment.” From the …Read More
‘God walks with his people’
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Liz McDermott of Our Lady of the River Parish in LeClaire made her first trip to …Read More
My gods who died
By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today Evangelization is enhanced by one’s comfort and familiarity with doubt. Yet, within …Read More