By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Natural Family Planning (NFP) can help couples achieve or avoid pregnancy. And it’s …Read More
Many benefits to using Natural Family Planning
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Preparing for the year of mercy
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — Diocesan Pastoral Council members participated in an exercise on corporal and …Read More
Burlington Faith Fest back by popular demand
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger BURLINGTON — After the rousing success of Des Moines County parishes’ Faith Fest last …Read More
Deacon candidates installed into the Ministry of Lector
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger One by one, the 11 deacon candidates placed their hands on a 130-year-old Bible …Read More
A pilgrimage with Bishop Amos: Pilgrims recall special moments in Italy, Greece
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger On an ancient hill in Greece called the Areopagus, Bishop Martin Amos and some …Read More
Promoting pope’s care for creation in Iowa
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger ANKENY —Pope Francis’ call for care of creation provided the hook for a July …Read More
Teens make a buzz with service work
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Catholics in Action volunteers barely had time to put down their hammers and screwdrivers …Read More