BROOKLYN — Father Philip Ryan, 94, died March 17. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the …Read More
Father Ryan was a diocesan priest
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Flag honors late military chaplain
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OSKALOOSA — A flag flying over the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa earlier this year …Read More
With retirement on hold, priest cares for souls on land and sea
By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger NEWTON — At a time when most people are slowing down, Father William Reynolds, …Read More
Deacon Miller served in several parishes
Deacon Jerry Miller, 73, died Feb. 25 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was ordained to the …Read More
Novak appointed chair of ACCU
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Amy Novak, president and CEO of St. Ambrose University-Davenport and Mount …Read More
Iowa bishops attend legislative breakfast
For The Catholic Messenger DES MOINES — The four Catholic bishops of Iowa and several board and committee members of …Read More
Young Knight credits God, McGivney for recovery
By Dawn Prosser For The Catholic Messenger ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Late evening Dec. 4, 2021, Benedictine College sophomore Christopher …Read More