Diocesan News
- Four make professions as Secular Franciscans
By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Four lay people joined the Secular Franciscans on July 1 during […]
- Bishop’s Bike Ride: RAGBRAI warm-up
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — They arrived outside St. Mary Parish rectory practically incognito: 13 smiling […]
Features
- Our new vocations director introduction
By Father Joseph Sia Imagine what would happen in a diocese that had more than 80 vocation directors? It would […]
- Centering prayer: a path to peace
By Kathy Berken In a world reeling with insanity, many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, wondering if the madness […]
Opinion
- Carry Ray’s legacy forward
Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray died July 8, remembered for his civility, compassion and commitment to making decisions after listening […]
- Thanks bishop
To the Editor: Double thanks. First, for the interview with Bishop Thomas Zinkula about the meeting of the U.S. Conference […]
People
- Persons, places and things: pilgrimage and paddlewheel
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Peace accompanied us on a walk up a winding, paved path to a shrine in the […]
- Persons, places and things: Special Olympics: It’s more than a game
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Three members of our family sat in front of the TV, eyes glued to […]
