By Barb Arland-Fye Editor As we sat down for the Friday evening Mass in the chapel, I felt a jolt …Read More
Persons, places and things: A Pilgrimage of Hope and Encouragement
Category: People
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
Knights council recognizes teacher, catechist
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger FORT MADISON — Knights of Columbus Council 739 presented its inaugural Lifetime Achievement award to …Read More
Persons, places and things: Serving up ‘Barbie Burgers’
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Adding my secret ingredients to the sloppy joe concoction that acquired the nickname “Barbie Burgers” years …Read More