By Terry Wilson For The Catholic Messenger ROME — We began the day with a 4 a.m. wake-up call and …Read More
Historic moment being at canonization
Category: People
Persons, places and things: PAPA!!
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor The popemobile made its way through a cobblestone corridor in St. Peter’s Square as I stood …Read More
Z is for solidarity
By Kim Snyder ServeHAITI The Holy Land rosary project is a win-win situation for Haitians and military personnel. It began …Read More
Persons, places and things: An apron for Sr. Ruth E.
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Hugs, laughter and stories were dished out in equal serving sizes during the “surprise” retirement party …Read More
BVM sisters celebrate diamond jubilees
DUBUQUE — Five Sisters of Charity, BVM, with ties to the Diocese of Davenport will celebrate 75 years in religious …Read More
Persons, places and things: crucifix stories
By Barb Arland-Fye Out of the blue, I received an email this summer from a freelance writer in Texas. Christine …Read More
Persons, places and things: Team Arland
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor We didn’t look like a typical softball team even though 17 of us —adults ranging in …Read More