Diocesan News

Seven Churches Visitation tradition continues in the Iowa Quad Cities

Seven Churches Visitation tradition continues in the Iowa Quad Cities

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — The tradition of visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday, known as …Read More


Many ways to participate in Stations of the Cross

Many ways to participate in Stations of the Cross

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger (This article is part of a series.) FAIRFIELD — Stations of the Cross, …Read More


People

Flag honors late military chaplain

Flag honors late military chaplain

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OSKALOOSA — A flag flying over the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa earlier this year …Read More


With retirement on hold, priest cares for souls on land and sea

By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger NEWTON —  At a time when most people are slowing down, Father William Reynolds, …Read More


Features

Praying Psalm 103: On giving thanks

Praying Psalm 103: On giving thanks

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer If you could start each day by blessing God, as if giving thanks for the …Read More


A turn toward surrender

A turn toward surrender

By Kim Novak Unfolding Spirit A favorite friend and mentor, Sister Jean Hinderer, CSA, reminds me often of the “gospel …Read More


Opinion

Learning from the Irish

Learning from the Irish

By Dan Russo Editorial “If it’s a symbol, to hell with it,” uttered Flannery O’Connor reportedly at a dinner party …Read More


‘I Have Loved You’: applying Pope Leo XIV’s vision to our immigration crisis

‘I Have Loved You’: applying Pope Leo XIV’s vision to our immigration crisis

By Rev. Matthew J. M. Coomber SAU Theological Perspective As a nation and as a Christian community, there is plenty …Read More