St. Benedict’s begins major building project, renovations
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DECORAH — In 2017, St. Benedict Parish in Decorah is celebrating 100 years at its
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Stewardship
People of Emmaus Pastorate learning to ‘be church’
Five parishes are cooperating to form community of faith By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant EDGEWOOD — What is “church”?
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Dubuque parish is serious about caring for earth
First World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Sept. 1 By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Sometimes
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Young musicians share gifts with Mason City parish’s choir
Three participants reflect on ministry By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant MASON CITY — Laura Bernemann, the director of the
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Representatives of New Jersey diocese visit Dubuque
Learn about Jail & Prison Ministry By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Representatives from a New Jersey diocese recently
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Teens staff blood drive as part of service days
Summer Service Days include event at Dubuque church By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — After giving a pint at
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Youth living out their faith at work camps
By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant OSAGE — “It’s life changing!” said 17-year-old Katie Hoppel, member of the St. Isidore
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American Martyrs to hold 10th DREAM Weekend
CEDAR FALLS — On July 28 and 29 American Martyrs Retreat House will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the DREAM
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Parish life coordinators have key role in their faith communities
By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant MT. VERNON — In their positions as parish life coordinators, laywomen Marcia Reilly and
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Prayer garden dedicated at St. Columbkille Parish in DBQ
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Visual representations of God’s grace, expressed through art and nature, are now enhancing
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