Composer to debut piece at cathedral’s Lessons and Carols
Dedication to music ministry connects three generations By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Jim Mendralla, liturgy and music director
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Sunday Assembly
What we have done and what we have failed to do
Understanding the rite of communal penance This column is the second in a three-part series by the Archdiocesan Office of
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Restoration effort underway of Petersburg church
Effort slated to take about five years By Dan Russo Witness Editor PETERSBURG — Despite their meager means at the
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Service of Lament held to pray for clergy sex abuse victims, church
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Archbishop Michael Jackels wore a plain white alb and simple stole as he
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Mollie Tibbetts’ relatives from Archdiocese of Dubuque reflect on her impact
By Dan Russo Witness Editor TAMA — By now, most people in the country recognize Mollie Tibbetts’ smiling face from
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Eucharistic adoration deepening faith of many
Parishes, schools part of ‘revival’ of ancient practice By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant CEDAR RAPIDS — According to Father
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Renewing sacred promises: Masses held for couples married 50 or more years
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — The day Ken and Ginger Erger got married 71-years ago, the church
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BVM sisters celebrate 175 years of ministry at St. Raphael Cathedral
DUBUQUE — The Sisters of Charity ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary, their associates and friends came together June 10 at St. Raphael Cathedral
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Awakening the faith in the baptized: an interview with the retiring director of worship
A conversation with Peggy Lovrien By Amy Dolan You have been a liturgy director for over 40 years. Yes, I
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Eagle scout project, sculpture honors the Holy Family
By Rory Bostwick Special to The Witness MARION — Father David O’Connor, the pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Marion,
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