By Dan Russo Editor On either side of the main entrance to the St. Vincent Center, the building that houses …Read More
Category: People
Persons, places and things: New doors open
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Twenty-three years ago in this column, I wrote about a subtle but persistent thought that felt …Read More
Persons, places and things: A Pilgrimage of Hope and Encouragement
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor As we sat down for the Friday evening Mass in the chapel, I felt a jolt …Read More
Msgr. Robert Spiegel served as a chaplain for U.S. Army
OSKALOOSA — Msgr. Robert H. “Bob” Spiegel, who spent most of his priesthood serving as a chaplain in the U.S. …Read More
‘Dear Mrs. McBride’ Scholarship honors principal’s legacy in personal letters
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Washington — Each letter begins “Dear Mrs. McBride,” written by a former student of …Read More
Tanzanian priest’s mission: educating hearts and minds
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger A professor posed a question to Father Robert Luvakubandi of Tanzania, Africa during his …Read More
Persons, places and things: Our life’s work
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor A text message from Amanda, who supervises home-based support for my son Colin, conveyed an unexpected …Read More












