By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Pope Francis did not write his 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si, “out of the blue,” …Read More
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ADA kicks off this weekend
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger The Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) officially kicks off the weekend of Sept. 25-26. This …Read More
Coping skills for good mental health
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not …Read More
Schools in need of substitutes
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Substitute teachers are hard to find, said Shari Bozorgzad, building administrator for Keokuk …Read More
Celebration brings families back to parish life
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger SOLON — The fizzing of root beer floats and the sound of children’s laughter …Read More
Year of St. Joseph: A spotlight on refugee life
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger (Editor’s note: National Migration Week is Sept. 20-26 and coincides with the Vatican’s …Read More
Diocesan synod begins with liturgy
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Pope Francis is asking Catholics worldwide to reflect on what God expects of the …Read More













