By Matthew Freedlund For The Catholic Messenger In the readings for the second week of Advent, we are introduced to …Read More
Growing in relationship with Christ this Advent season
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Ground blessed for new center
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT —Ground was blessed and dirt turned over for the future Project Renewal …Read More
Families make crafts to welcome Advent season
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Maggie Hoerdeman smiled as she watched her young sons frost Advent wreath-shaped …Read More
Catholic youths and leaders build community at NCYC
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Becky Jefford, a mom and chaperone with St. Joseph Parish in DeWitt, thought she …Read More
Be a light to those who need it and expect nothing in return
By Chase Mason For The Catholic Messenger Now that the holiday season is upon us, it is time for all …Read More
St. Vincent grants support children
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Volunteers in Muscatine are working to ensure every child in their community has a …Read More
Parishes put welcoming initiatives into action
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Fired up by the diocesan Synodal Summit June 17, parish representatives returned to …Read More