Fortnight for Freedom — a call to prayer and fasting
By Mark Schmidt Director of Respect Life/Social Justice In 2012 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Ad Hoc
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Catechesis
Sisters launch multi-state billboard campaign for refugees
By Rhonda Miska Witness Correspondent DUBUQUE — “I was a stranger refugee and you welcomed me.” This statement, drawn from
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A Christian perspective on Mental Illness
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May “May the Church be a place of God’s mercy and hope, where
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Reflecting on a Pentecost experience
By Anthony J. Digmann Special to The Witness What is the greatest gift you have received? Perhaps the most likely
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Sisters, lay people fighting modern day slavery
Coalition leads an anti-trafficking effort in Tri-State area By Rhonda Miska Witness Correspondent DUBUQUE — St. Josephine Bakhita was born
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Relics exhibit visits parishes in archdiocese
Display included 167 holy items, including fragments of cross By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — After telling the stories
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The Francis effect on wedding planning
It had been a long Thursday, and Brooke Paris couldn’t wait to take off her heels, peel off her contacts
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Chris Stefanick ‘reboots’ Marion parish
By Theresa Alt Special to The Witness MARION — “You are a child of God. You were made in the
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St. Peter’s Fire helps Waverly parish draw closer to Christ
Program inspired by Scripture brings people together By Dan Russo Witness Editor WAVERLY — Peter was warming his hands by
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‘Making a Murderer’ attorney talks about being Catholic, justice and baseball
Talks at charity event in Dubuque By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Dean Strang and Jerry Buting are arguably
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