I guess it is the spirit of the season that makes me think of Father Tom Mohr’s passing with him …Read More
Father Thomas Mohr 1931-2015
Category: People
People, places and things: have a good run and a safe trip!
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor One of my prayers for the past seven years has been for my husband Steve to …Read More
McMullen awards will honor three
DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University will celebrate its patron saint during the Advent Mass on Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. …Read More
Persons, places and things: thankful in Ottumwa
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Sister Donna Donovan’s email arrived when God wanted me to see it — two days before …Read More
Former diocesan seminarian enters monastic life
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger CONCEPTION, MISSOURI — As his graduation from Conception Seminary College in 2014 approached, Nick …Read More
Persons, places and things: Hope and a prayer for a baby in Haiti
By Barb Arland-Fye While reflecting on a message of hope written in an Advent booklet, I picked up my parish’s …Read More
Persons, places and things: How we can show our love for Paris
By Barb Arland-Fye Two strikingly different cartoons appeared on my Facebook page in the aftermath of the terrorist attack against …Read More
