“For many Byzantine and Ukrainian Catholics, the Holy Supper and singing of parts of Great Compline are the highlights of the ...

It is natural to our human nature. We like certainty. We like plans. We like to know everything we are doing between now and ...

Bishop Walsh preached in Spanish, providing an English translation to The Catholic Messenger. He noted that Mary appeared on ...

CENTERVILLE — Each year, the Centerville community comes together to help in-need families at Christmastime through Operation Santa. Volunteers donate time, money and gifts to make sure persons facing ...

IOWA CITY — A multi-parish group of women dreamed of starting a ministry to support families that choose life amid difficult circumstances. The women, who knew each other through their involvement in ...

In the third century, during a time of intense persecution of Christians, Roman authorities forced a deacon named Lawrence to turn over the treasures of the Church. “The following day, he brought the ...

The infant Jesus, wearing a crown, is inside a gift box — He is a present to us. A cross is adorned with a string of lights.

By Sam Aitchiso The Church is Alive! It was just a regular lecture hall on a chilly Wednesday night, but ...Read More ...

As a child, I used to dream of flying on a magic carpet. Little did I understand back then, that prayer can actually become somewhat like a magic carpet, first elevating us and then somehow carrying ...

By Jenna Ebener A reflection In a world filled with such apparent division, I have been noticing many beautiful reminders ...