By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Washington — Each letter begins “Dear Mrs. McBride,” written by a former student of …Read More
‘Dear Mrs. McBride’ Scholarship honors principal’s legacy in personal letters
Category: People
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
Persons, places and things: ‘Hope in God …’
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor A phone call interrupted my hectic efforts to get out the door and head to the …Read More
Pizano ordination Aug. 2
The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Bishop Dennis Walsh will ordain Alfonso Pizano Jr. to the diaconate Aug. 2 at 10 …Read More