Teen joins church after experiencing Christ through people at school
Beckman student reflects on faith journey By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant DYERSVILLE — When 17-year-old Peyton Simon became a
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Catechesis
Conference gives men chance to delve into theology, apologetics
Author, educator from Dyersville gives keynotes By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — St. Peter urges us to “always
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Fighting human trafficking with a culture of encounter and life
Many people’s image of human trafficking is likely what they have seen on movies such as “Taken.” While there are
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Perfect in Christ: Women’s conference draws over 600 to Cedar Rapids
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — At the latest Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, participants took a long hard look
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Marriage and societal trends
In early March, I had the opportunity to be a part of a panel on an episode of KCRG’s “Ethical
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Celebrating the Rite of Election, Call to Continuing Conversion
By Peggy Lovrien Special to The Witness The woman stood in the aisle of the church with her godparent behind
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Racial equality and Catholic teaching lecture at ISU; Good Neighbor Concert at Ames parish
By Sue Stanton Witness Correspondent AMES — “Racial Equality and Catholic Teaching” was the topic discussed by Dr. Anne Clifford
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Archdiocese sending giant delegation to National Catholic Youth Conference
By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — From Nov. 16-18, about one in every 100 registered Catholics of the
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‘Dreamers’ face uncertainty; hope for a resolution
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Gabriela spoke in a soft and steady voice as she told her story.
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What is Halloween and how can it point you to heaven?
By Christopher West Special to The Witness Halloween. It is a curious phenomenon, isn’t it? An annual holiday, sanctioned and
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