After Lenten fish fries canceled, food goes to Cedar Rapids charities
Three organizations receive donations By Michelle Tressel Special to The Witness CEDAR RAPIDS — Knights of Columbus Council #5544, based
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Author: Bret Fear
COVID-19 worries loom on many fronts in rural America
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Making a living as a farmer in the United States has
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For they had hoped
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/-030319.cfm “What’s wrong, Mare?” She knew immediately I was down. Though she couldn’t see my face because of the protective
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Over 60 cars parade in Dubuque to show support for teen with brain tumor
By Daniel Charland Witness Correspondent DUBUQUE — On April 18 in Dubuque, a gathering of friends and family arranged a
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Official Clergy Appointments
Effective 14 July 2020 Retirement Father James Dubert will retire from active ministry for reasons of health, after serving as
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The Lord is my shepherd
May 3, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2:14, 36-41 Listeners respond to Peter Ps 23:1-6 The Lord is my
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Candidates and catechumens will complete journey of faith in 2020
The following catechumens and candidates were prepared to become Catholic or enter into full communion with the church at this
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Peter’s Psalm of testimony
April 26, 2020 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter’s Easter message Ps 16:1-3, 7-11 Peter’s Psalm of testimony
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Leadership from the pulpit … and from the pews
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles by Dan Ebener on leadership in the Catholic Church.
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At St. Pat’s in Cedar Falls, students still learn and pray amid ‘social distance’
By Laura Dobson Special to The Witness CEDAR FALLS — Distance learning opportunities and prayer are keeping students and staff
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