By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Elementary teachers Leeanne Fenton and Jean Harvey have been a steady presence at Notre …Read More
Retiring teachers reflect on 80 years combined at Notre Dame
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Sr. Spitz to mark 70 years as Sister of Mercy
CEDAR RAPIDS — Sister Theresa Ann Spitz, a Sister of Mercy who served in the Davenport Diocese, is celebrating her …Read More
Sr. Cecelia approaches 100th birthday with grace and gratitude
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Our interview in a cozy sitting room began with Sister Cecelia Vandeberg, CHM, who will celebrate …Read More
Persons, places and things: What Jennifer gives…
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Jennifer Hildebrand wiped tears from her eyes as one of her students read a poem composed …Read More
A reflection on father-son altar servers
By T. Waldmann-Williams For The Catholic Messenger When I saw Brian and Mason Hatch, parishioners at St. Anthony Parish in …Read More
Persons, places and things: Special deliveries from God
The card arrived three weeks ago in the mail but serves as a source of deeply appreciated encouragement today. Signatures …Read More
Priests meet pope during Mercy visit to Rome
When Fathers David Brownfield and Marty Goetz were commissioned by Pope Francis in 2016 to become Missionaries of Mercy, their …Read More