Newton in October 2025, Tom and Katy Duvall stood before the congregation as part of an unusually large group joining the ...

Seven months ago, he came out of retirement to take over the administration of two parishes once led by Father Marty Goetz, who lost his battle with cancer in November. In addition to this, Father ...

Stations of the Cross, also referred to as the Way of the Cross, or Via Delorosa (Sorrowful Way), is a popular devotion most often prayed during Lent. It calls to mind the Passion of Christ and his ...

Inspired by the legacy of St. Carlo Acutis, Dan Byrne recently took a leap of faith, leaving his career in the banking industry to launch a website with a mission to connect Quad Cities Catholics. St.

The tradition of visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday, known as the Seven Churches Visitation, is deeply rooted in Catholic history and devotion, says Father Bruce DeRammelaere, pastor of St. Paul ...

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

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

DAVENPORT — The Diocese of Davenport invites the faithful from throughout the diocese to participate in the Chrism Mass at 10:30 a.m. March 30 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Mass will also be ...

The school recently embarked on a $6.3 million capital campaign to address a lack of classroom space for the student body, ...

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

This year’s Catholic Messenger subscription drive ends March 31. As part of that, we’re inviting people to participate in the “Connecting the Catholic Community Contest.” The parish that signs up the ...