By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Their Christmas memories moved me deeply: a dying mom’s gift to her daughter, a memorable “Silent …Read More
Persons, places and things: carrying Christmas in our hearts
Category: People
Keota native to volunteer in Bolivia
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger KEOTA — In a few weeks, new college graduate Maggie VanRoekel will head to …Read More
‘Christmas miracle’ helps stranded family
By Emily Sinnwell, David Goodner and Scott Roser For The Catholic Messenger A transient indigenous family from Pine Ridge Reservation …Read More
Persons, places and things: Waiting for patience
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor During a long-ago interview for a column called “Faces in Faith,” I asked the interviewee, “What …Read More
Thanks for nearly 25 years, Fr. Shepley
The Scriptural message at the end of the liturgical year was what we might expect in describing the “end times.” …Read More
Persons, places and things: A mini retreat for Advent
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Our Catholic Messenger staff makes an annual retreat to brainstorm in a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. One …Read More
A baptismal gown for the ages
By Norman Bower For The Catholic Messenger Weddings usually have something old, new, borrowed and blue but in November a …Read More