By The Diocese of Sioux City and The Catholic Messenger Pope Francis has appointed Father John Edward Keehner Jr. ...Read ...

“It was a great opportunity to meet our legislators in Iowa, with a good turnout of both Republicans and Democrats coming to ...

Juanita Ghere of Bettendorf treasured watching her daughters Caitlin, who has Down syndrome, and Ashley (Caitlin’s buddy), on ...

A: This issue has become much more of a question since the wider legalization of cannabis in many states. In neighboring ...

Junior Abby Tierney offers a glimpse into the Regina Catholic Education ...Read More ...

The Catholic Messenger earned a second-place award and a third-place award in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests, ...

By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to ...Read More ...

Fye Editorial When we receive marriage announcements from diocesan parishes for publication in The Catholic Messenger, it is ...

Fye The Catholic Messenger For Paulina Loaiza and Carlos Cervantes of St. Mary Parish in Pella, sacramental marriage ...Read More ...

If there is sin in the world it is because sin has invaded our hearts, weakening our will and clouding our judgment. The struggle for our soul is not exterior, but interior. As St. Paul wrote: “I do ...

A subscriber called The Catholic Messenger last week to share his thoughts about a couple of articles that he said did not reflect his viewpoint or that of other people with whom he associates. The ...

FORT MADISON — Students took turns wheeling 20-plus cakes into the Holy Trinity Catholic gymnasium during breaks from the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games on Jan. 17. Spectators made bids ...