By Barb Arland-Fye Editor An opportunity to learn about preaching the Old Testament for the coming liturgical season intrigued me, …Read More
Persons, places and things: learning from the preachers
Category: People
Krueger begins novitiate journey
Mary Therese Krueger of Chicago, Illinois, was received into the community of the Sisters of the Presentation of Dubuque on …Read More
Mercy and Socks
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Since Pope Francis declared a Year of Mercy to begin the first Sunday of Advent, my …Read More
Persons, places and things: Family’s love sets example
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor In his homily for the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, Pope …Read More
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