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

Multiple sessions allowed for conversation with the students where it could be more personal and age-appropriate, he noted. “‘Small Harold’ reminds us that courage, kindness and faith — even when they ...

The school recently embarked on a $6.3 million capital campaign to address a lack of classroom space for the student body, which has nearly doubled since the new elementary wing opened in 2019. “We ...

By Kathy Berken On Deck On both Palm Sunday and Good Friday, we once again hear the Passion readings, depicting ...Read More ...

Pro-life advocates in Iowa City are overjoyed to know that their prayerful presence outside Emma Goldman Clinic played a role ...

The Diocese of Davenport invites the faithful from throughout the diocese to participate in the Chrism Mass at ...Read More ...

Bishop Dennis Walsh greeted immigrants arriving for their regular check-ins outside the Department of Homeland Security Office in Cedar Rapids recently with a smile and handshakes. The bishop’s ...

This year’s Catholic Messenger subscription drive ends March 31. As part of that, we’re inviting people to participate in the ...Read More ...

St. Thomas More Parish-Coralville’s music ministry includes vocalists, a full rhythm section and a variety of instruments. “The makeup of our music ministry are middle school/high school students, ...