By Barb Arland-Fye Editor In his homily for the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, Pope …Read More
Persons, places and things: Family’s love sets example
Category: People
Father Maynard Brotherson 1924-2015
Father Maynard Brothersen has given up his status as the second-oldest priest in the Diocese of Davenport. Father died over …Read More
Persons, places and things: Inspiring people show respect for life
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Reflecting on the theme for this year’s Respect Life Month in October, “Every Life is Worth …Read More
Reflecting on military tour of Jordan
By Fr. Bill Kneemiller For The Catholic Messenger Jordan is the land of the Ammonites and Moabites, Mount Nebo, the …Read More
A celebration of life
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Sisters from nine different religious communities, along with Bishop Martin Amos and several priests, …Read More
Persons, places and things: marriage and prayer
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor When our sons were growing up, my husband Steve and I prayed with them before meals …Read More
Faith community buoys teen on Eagle Scout quest
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger KNOXVILLE — Earning Eagle Scout rank is a challenging endeavor — fewer than 2 …Read More