Catholic Charities staff members participate in Mt. Mercy immigration event
CEDAR RAPIDS — Staff members from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) ministry recently took
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Stewardship
Mason City cemetery tour connects living to deceased loved ones, Catholic history
By Dan Russo Witness Editor MASON CITY — John Infante Sr. was not formally trained as a monument maker. Nonetheless,
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Cedar Rapids parish helps provide beds for local children in need
CEDAR RAPIDS — St. Ludmila Parish has teamed up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a charity with a Cedar
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Children honor parents by starting scholarship
Gift to go to Clarke students who are service oriented By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — Thanks to
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Haitian parish restoring church after 2018 quake
Receiving support from sister parish in Dubuque By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — On Oct. 6, 2018, an earthquake
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An update from Marshalltown: Tornado recovery continues
By Sister Christine Feagan Special to The Witness MARSHALLTOWN — For the past few weeks, a prevalent sound and sight
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Floods lead to emergency declarations in over half the counties in archdiocese
Catholic Charities disaster relief ministry offers assistance By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — As of April 2, Iowa Gov.
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New ministry aims to help couples, families dealing with loss of a child
Training now being offered at parishes By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Kate and Aaron Burke are among millions
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Bingo nights support church ministries, build community
By Jill Kruse-Domeyer & Dan Russo Witness Staff DYERSVILLE — “G-52!” announced the caller on stage at a recent bingo
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Priest reflects on surviving 25 years after a heart transplant
Will reach milestone of 25 ‘God-given extra years’ March 2 By Father Loras Otting The ringing of the telephone jangled
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