Chaplain Schmitt’s remains arrive in St. Lucas, memorial Mass held
By Dan Russo Witness Editor St. LUCAS — Almost 75 years after Chaplain Al Schmitt was killed in the
Read MoreBy Dan Russo Witness Editor St. LUCAS — Almost 75 years after Chaplain Al Schmitt was killed in the
Read MoreEleven members of Deacon Formation Class XVIII were admitted as candidates on Sept. 22, 2016, by Archbishop Michael O. Jackels
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Read MoreDUBUQUE — Sister Marjorie Loughren, PBVM, and Sister Mary Anne McCormick, PBVM, will celebrate 50 years of religious life at
Read MoreThe following Jubilation stories appeared in The Witness in our Aug. 21 and 28 issues: DUBUQUE — Fifteen
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Read MoreBy Anne Scherrman Special to The Witness CEDAR RAPIDS — “Please God, what is my vocation?” Throughout my time at
Read MoreDUBUQUE — Proclaiming a “year of jubilee” and celebrating a 60-year response to be “salt of the earth,” the Dubuque
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