By Barb Arland-Fye Editor “Father (Richard) McBrien died,” my husband said while checking his email after dinner last Sunday night. …Read More
Persons, places and things: The impact of Fr. McBrien
Category: People
Papal writings inspire essay winner
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Eighth-grader Jon Herrington won first prize in the inaugural St. Paul the …Read More
Persons, places and things: support life, share yours with others
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Today, Jan. 22, marks the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision that …Read More
Special Faith Saturday finds its niche in Long Grove
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Individuals with intellectual disabilities relish their ministries during Special Faith Saturday Mass at St. …Read More
Persons, places and things: an obstacle course
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor What was I thinking? In March 2014, I asked my husband Steve to drop me off …Read More
A child’s calling to the altar server ministry
By Skip Schlue As an altar server trainer, I am often asked, “Should girls be altar servers?” Canon Law implicitly …Read More
