Our bodies matter in life and in death
This article is part of a series from the Archdiocesan Worship Commission of which Father Gross is a member. By
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Faith Formation
Love between grandmother and grandson aids woman in journey of faith
81-year-old becomes Catholic a few days before her death By Jody Kerns Special to The Witness EDGEWOOD — June 12
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Totus Tuus missionaries aim to bring faith formation and fun to young people
By Daniel Charland Witness Correspondent DUBUQUE — Summer is the time of year for vacation bible schools (VBSs), week-long faith-building
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Adults complete formation program, looking forward to making an ‘IMPACT’
By Mary Pedersen Special to The Witness CEDAR RAPIDS — On Saturday, May 11, members of the 2017-19 cohort, with
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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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Charity, faith and mental health: What’s the connection?
By Lisa Turner, LMFT Special to The Witness This is the first in a five-part series connecting the work of
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Retreat for persons with disabilities explores ‘Colors of Faith’ at Albrecht Acres
By Daniel Charland Witness Correspondent SHERRILL — On April 27, amid an unexpected spring snowfall, the Archdiocese of Dubuque held
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Through ‘ministry renewal,’ Guttenberg parish energizes lay ministers
Based on ‘Rebuilt’ book on revitalizing Catholic parishes By Ken Davis Special to The Witness GUTTENBERG — As a kickoff
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Training on countering racism offered for school staff, faith formation leaders
By Dan Russo Witness Editor WATERLOO — Despite all the progress in the decades since Rev. Martin Luther King’s “I
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Local author, educator to be keynote speaker at Catholic Men’s Conference
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — After bringing some of the most prominent national Catholic speakers to Cedar
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