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Category: Opinion

A tale of two Franklins

Posted on Apr 16, 2026Apr 14, 2026 in Editorials
A tale of two Franklins

Dan Russo Editorial Bishop William E. Franklin served as the head of the Diocese of Davenport from 1994-2006. He has …Read More

Wandering without a home

Posted on Apr 16, 2026Apr 14, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Wandering without a home

By Lisa Powell SAU Theological Perspective The Latin word “peregrinatio” forms a dominant metaphor throughout St. Augustine’s massive corpus, found …Read More

Seeking peace

Posted on Apr 9, 2026Apr 7, 2026 in Editorials
Seeking peace

By Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV is calling for a prayer vigil for peace April 11 in St. Peter’s …Read More

Monetized hope or Easter hope

Posted on Apr 2, 2026Mar 31, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Monetized hope or Easter hope

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today On March 11, at the 2026 Abundance Summit, host Peter H. Dimandis …Read More

Going for three

Posted on Mar 26, 2026Mar 24, 2026 in Editorials
Going for three

By Dan Russo Editorial A three point shot clinched a stunning last minute victory for the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes over …Read More

Vocations ministry begins in the family

Posted on Mar 26, 2026Mar 24, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Vocations ministry begins in the family

By John Oven Guest Column When I arrived at the Davenport Diocese’s vocation ministry workshop for parishes in January, I …Read More

Letters to the Editor – March 26, 2026

Posted on Mar 26, 2026Mar 24, 2026 in Letters

Take delight in the Lord To the Editor: One of the fundamental elements of our faith is having the correct …Read More

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