‘Blended’ parishes make their mark in the Key City
Getting to know the Cathedral of St. Raphael & St. Patrick Parishes By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant This article
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Around the Archdiocese
Bingo nights support church ministries, build community
By Jill Kruse-Domeyer & Dan Russo Witness Staff DYERSVILLE — “G-52!” announced the caller on stage at a recent bingo
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Priest reflects on surviving 25 years after a heart transplant
Will reach milestone of 25 ‘God-given extra years’ March 2 By Father Loras Otting The ringing of the telephone jangled
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Catholic Charities, drug court aid woman in fight to overcome addiction
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Years of struggling with addiction to methamphetamines and other substances had led Rachel
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St. Valentine’s Day: An opportunity to experience the love of God
By Deacon Travis & Melissa King Special to The Witness “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church
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Radio station carrying Catholic programs on air in Cedar Rapids area
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — It came down to the wire the day KMMK 88.7 FM went
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Hidden gems: third orders enhance spirituality of lay Catholics
Franciscan, Dominican & Carmelite among those present in archdiocese By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant WATERLOO — Many religious orders
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Maintaining facilities and friendships
Maintenance director forms bonds with seminarians, priests By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — In his role as the
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A taste of life along the Great River Road
Getting to know Guttenberg, Garnavillo & North Buena Vista By Dan Russo Witness Editor This is the first in a
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Composer to debut piece at cathedral’s Lessons and Carols
Dedication to music ministry connects three generations By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Jim Mendralla, liturgy and music director
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