By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Many winter mornings while waiting in downtown St. Paul outside a coffee shop for …Read More
Persons, places and things: Matching words to actions
Category: People
KofC free throw contest results
The Catholic Messenger Knights of Columbus councils in Fort Madison and Houghton hosted a free throw contest for youths ages …Read More
Persons, places and things: The team we leaned on
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor As parents attempting to understand our firstborn son’s autistic behaviors, Steve and I leaned heavily on …Read More
Nikulski earns Eagle Scout rank
BETTENDORF — Adam Nikulski, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bettendorf, earned the rank of Eagle Scout …Read More
Persons, places and things: The logic of gratitude
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Father Brian Miclot of our diocese gave a short homily on the “logic of gratitude” and …Read More
Persons, places and things: Self-emptying love
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Selflessness comes naturally for my husband Steve but is a work in progress for me. God …Read More
Benedictines reflect on a journey of faith
By Sr. Bobbi Bussan, OSB and Debbie Schwiebert For The Catholic Messenger Life is a journey and we know not …Read More