School enrollment continues to climb By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger Enrollment in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Davenport has grown by more …Read More Read More!

6 days ago · Barb Arland-Fye Bishop Dennis Walsh stands in front of a lighthouse outside Our Lady of the River Parish in LeClaire. This year’s Catholic Messenger drive theme is ‘Illuminating hope for all.’ Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last month, I celebrated Mass at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison to bring the love of Christ, who is …

6 days ago · Families from St. Mary of the Visitation Parish-Ottumwa, St. Patrick Parish-Ottumwa and St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield hear a talk from their pastor, Father Joseph Sia, during the parishes’ inaugural Family Formation Night at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in October. Some parishes ...

6 days ago · From the moment we take our first tentative steps as toddlers to the last moment we walk on this earth, we march for life. As we grow, mature and embrace our Catholic faith, we march for life for others as well as for our own. Today, thousands of supporters for life have amassed in our nation’s ...

6 days ago · By Ken Miller Guest Column Miller Sunday of the Word of God, which Pope Francis instituted, takes place the third Sunday of Ordinary Time and reminds us that sacred Scripture is essential for the Christian life. Our diocese, as most do, provides opportunities to take part in presentations highlighting the theological, ritual and pastoral principles surrounding the Word of God proclaimed at ...

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6 days ago · By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Each year during our Catholic Messenger subscription drive, I ask our staff to reflect on a topic that I think would resonate with readers. Our topic for 2025: a faith-related experience that has made a lasting impression on each staff member. Here are their heartfelt responses: Amacher Anne Marie Amacher, assistant editor: My neighbor and now former parish nurse ...

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Oct 31, 2024 · By Deacon Frank Agnoli The Catholic Messenger In this third article about two retranslated liturgical books, the second chapter of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass (HC) may be especially relevant, given how many of the faithful serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Their ministry includes bringing Communion to those in hospitals, long-term care ...

Oct 24, 2024 · Contributed Bishop Dennis Walsh distributes Communion at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport last month. By Deacon Frank Agnoli The Catholic Messenger The first chapter of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass (HC) covers “Communion Service” — the distribution of Communion to a gathered community after listening to Scripture readings. It has its own ...