By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Four inches of snow covered our house’s deck and driveway so I joined my husband in …Read More
Category: People
Be a witness to making a difference
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Doing mission work is not always an uplifting or wonderful experience, said Liz …Read More
Persons, places and things: All souls who remain in our hearts
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Crimson, orange and yellow leaves adorn our autumn trees, a splendid scene that seems to last …Read More
Missionary trips show hope in Haiti
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger BETTENDORF — Following the devastating 2010 hurricane that struck Haiti, St. John Vianney …Read More
Persons, places and things: Great reading
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Last week I completed the sixth and final visit to the geographical regions of the Diocese …Read More
Deacon shares his experiences as a missionary in Honduras
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — As the sun began to set, Deacon John Donaghy sat in …Read More
Persons, places and things: How do you long for God?
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Fifth-grader Olivia suggested reading the text in our religious education workbooks using the “popcorn” method. She …Read More











