By Barb Arland-Fye Editor I noticed a friend two pews ahead of me wiping away tears with a tissue during …Read More
Singing for joy on Pentecost | Persons, places and things
Category: People
Sisters reaffirm mission, announce new officers
The Catholic Messenger CLINTON — The Sisters of St. Francis recently reaffirmed their mission of living and promoting active nonviolence …Read More
The return of family hugs | Persons, places and things
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Refraining from hugs became one of the greatest challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for me as …Read More
Blessings from Mary’s garden | Persons, places and things
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor On my weekly trips into the office during this long season of the pandemic, I water …Read More
Bautista to serve as principal at HTC Elementary
WEST POINT — Holy Trinity Catholic Schools recently selected Amy Kies Bautista as the new elementary principal. Bautista, a Catholic …Read More
A ballfield of miracles | Persons, places and things
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Playing along the third baseline, Bob holds the left hand of his 24-year-old daughter Jenny, providing …Read More
Lourdes teacher earns new scouting award
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF —Lourdes Catholic School teacher Miranda Lawrence received the first Elbert K. Fretwell …Read More