By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Three months ago, Father Joe DeFrancisco offered a column proposal for The Catholic Messenger that I …Read More
Persons, places and things: Spirituality in ordinary times
Category: People
Popular St. Ambrose professor had his heart in the right place
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Students loved Father Joe DeFrancisco, a professor of theology at St. Ambrose …Read More
Persons, places and things: Lavender fields forever
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Rain erupted from the sky in Fish Creek, Wis., and then the power went out. Darkness …Read More
Mattingly beautifies Newman Center en route to Eagle Scout honor
IOWA CITY — Austen Anthony Mattingly has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. A member of Boy Scout Troop 2000 …Read More
Persons, places and things: We have come to share our stories
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor His father told him he could only drive the family car to go to Mass. So, …Read More
Mercy-Iowa City announces new interim CEO
IOWA CITY — Mercy Health Network President and CEO Dave Vellinga has appointed Shane Cerone as interim chief executive officer …Read More
Persons places and things: alone time
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Parents of children with or without disabilities share a common dream: independence and success, whatever that …Read More