By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Jesus and Java offers teenagers in Washington and Coralville an opportunity to ...

By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger The second legislative “funnel” deadline is April 4. A bill is required to ...Read More ...

DAVENPORT — Concerns expressed about the possibility of raids at churches, schools or other diocesan entities by U.S.

Fye Editoral Five years ago, The Catholic Messenger published a story that began: “Not a cough, whisper, fussy ...Read More ...

By Anna Verry For The Catholic Messenger Lent 2025 Week 5 This week’s Gospel reading, John 8:1-11, offers valuable insights .

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger More than 420 middle school youths gathered at St. Ludmilla Parish in Cedar Rapids .

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Bishop Dennis Walsh has announced new assignments for nine priests effective ...

A bill that would help offenders reintegrate into society sooner without undermining public safety, which the Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC) supports, has moved forward. The Iowa House voted 88-0 last ...

I was sitting in my local coffee shop. Over the low hum of music in my headphones, I hear a customer leaving the café. She says to one of the baristas, “take care!” as she exits. The barista smiles ...

Q: Recently, in some locations in the Davenport Diocese, Ash Wednesday Masses were canceled due to inclement weather. Is Ash Wednesday ever rescheduled or can ashes be distributed on another day? A: ...

I have been continuing to ponder the meaning of Holy Week. I recently read an interesting insight about Good Friday that has captivated my mind and my heart. In Bob Schuchts’ book, “Be Healed,” he ...

I grew up in a very Catholic, populated area in Vietnam. In my town, our parishes had no less than 12,000 parishioners. The faith of the people was so alive during the Lenten season because many went ...