CENTERVILLE — Each year, the Centerville community comes together to help in-need families at Christmastime through Operation Santa. Volunteers donate time, money and gifts to make sure persons facing ...

Caroline Toomey, a fifth-grader at Regina Catholic Schools in Iowa City produced the winning entry for this year’s Catholic Messenger Christmas card contest. IOWA CITY — “The best gift we got,” ...

When I was in major seminary, there must have been enough guys looking for “signs” of their vocation that it bugged the formation staff. I don’t remember when it was, but one of the spiritual ...

IOWA CITY — A multi-parish group of women dreamed of starting a ministry to support families that choose life amid difficult circumstances. The women, who knew each other through their involvement in ...

As a child, I used to dream of flying on a magic carpet. Little did I understand back then, that prayer can actually become somewhat like a magic carpet, first elevating us and then somehow carrying ...

In the third century, during a time of intense persecution of Christians, Roman authorities forced a deacon named Lawrence to turn over the treasures of the Church. “The following day, he brought the ...

La Danza Azteca Asuncion from St. Anthony Parish in Davenport perform before Mass celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. The diocesan-wide event ...

In a world filled with such apparent division, I have been noticing many beautiful reminders that we all have more in common than we may think. I bring Communion to a senior living community one ...

Sara Ann “Sally” Duffy, cherished aunt, devoted friend, and beloved member of her community, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Dec. 9, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas. She was surrounded by her loving ...

La luz del Adviento se intensifica en nuestras parroquias de la Diócesis de Davenport y la víspera de la Navidad nos trae la promesa de la Luz del Mundo, a la vez, sentimos el interrumpido e ...