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‘A really big diocesan celebration’ Chrism Mass draws hundreds to Sacred Heart Cathedral

‘A really big diocesan celebration’  Chrism Mass draws hundreds to Sacred Heart Cathedral

By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — The Chrism Mass holds a special place in the heart of Bishop …Read More


Youths ‘united’ at Iowa Catholic Youth Conference

Youths ‘united’ at Iowa Catholic Youth Conference

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger IOWA CITY — Middle school youths donned glow necklaces and jumped up and down …Read More


Eucharistic mission: a call to reach out

Eucharistic mission: a call to reach out

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger WASHINGTON — “Remember the power of the Holy Spirit,” members of St. James Parish …Read More


Diocesan News

A wagon full of blessings

A wagon full of blessings

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OTTUMWA — Last month, Sarah Marble’s third-grade class at Seton Catholic School discussed the …Read More


Davenport students spread hope at Gilda’s Club

Davenport students spread hope at Gilda’s Club

For The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Students from All Saints Catholic School dedicated several months to creating “chemo care bags” …Read More


People

Persons, places and things: Accompanying Jesus in the Garden

Persons, places and things: Accompanying Jesus in the Garden

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor John’s Gospel, which we will hear proclaimed on Good Friday, does not include the story of …Read More


A sense of belonging to the Catholic Church

A sense of belonging to the Catholic Church

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger CLINTON — Different paths led Fransisco Esparza and Sandy Brown to the Catholic …Read More


Editorial

Hope: a gift we cannot keep to ourselves

Hope: a gift we cannot keep to ourselves

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial “May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us who have put our hope in you.” This …Read More


Guest Opinion

Finding the meaning of life and the meaning in life

Finding the meaning of life and the meaning in life

By Jacinta Hamilton Guest Column It is very clear that Gabriel loves birthdays. I mean really loves birthdays. And not …Read More






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