By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Barb arrived at Night to Shine with a frown on her face. “I really don’t want …Read More
Category: People
Persons, places and things – Walking with a friend through Lent
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Reading the message of Pope Francis for Lent 2024 caused me to pause and reflect about …Read More
Persons, places and things: Matching words to actions
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Many winter mornings while waiting in downtown St. Paul outside a coffee shop for …Read More
KofC free throw contest results
The Catholic Messenger Knights of Columbus councils in Fort Madison and Houghton hosted a free throw contest for youths ages …Read More
Persons, places and things: The team we leaned on
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor As parents attempting to understand our firstborn son’s autistic behaviors, Steve and I leaned heavily on …Read More
Nikulski earns Eagle Scout rank
BETTENDORF — Adam Nikulski, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bettendorf, earned the rank of Eagle Scout …Read More
Persons, places and things: The logic of gratitude
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Father Brian Miclot of our diocese gave a short homily on the “logic of gratitude” and …Read More