Q-and-A on proper handling of ashes following cremation
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In 1963, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an
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Faith Formation
Video series promotes benefits of natural family planning
By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant CEDAR RAPIDS — When Cassie Schetgen and her husband, Brandon, were asked earlier this
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Fr. Ryan lectures at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ames
By Sue Stanton Witness Correspondent AMES — The second lecture of the Monsignor James A. Supple Catholic Studies Series was
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Study day focuses on ‘complex parish ministry’
About 200 pastoral leaders gather in Waterloo Oct. 18 By Dan Russo Witness Editor WATERLOO — Adapting to the combining
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Faithful citizenship: looking at this election and beyond
By Mark Schmidt Special to The Witness “I’ll be glad when this election is over!” After a long presidential race
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Why is the church involved in politics?
By Mark Schmidt Special to The Witness Some ask this question simply as a way to try to shut down
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Catholic singles: a life of promise and purpose
By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — A 2014 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that,
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Understanding the vocation to dedicated single life
By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher One of the four mission priorities for the Archdiocese of Dubuque is to promote
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Reflecting on Catholic teaching about the value of work
By Mark Schmidt Special to The Witness Pope Francis said to a crowd in 2015: “In speaking about a
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Parishes of Waterloo engage community at storefront
COR at 220 East evangelizes people ‘where they are’ By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant WATERLOO — “We cannot keep
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