Author: FHC
Jan. 12, 2025 – Prayer with the Pope this Year!
Did you know that each month, the Pope has a specific prayer intention? He and his Worldwide Prayer Network pray for these intentions. This Prayer Network is present in 92 countries and is made up... Read More
January 5, 2025 – We Three Kings, the Feast of Epiphany
Little is known about these magi from the East. Being “magi” we know they were well-educated scholars; and thus, likely from a royal family … hence sometimes called “Kings.” There are number... Read More
Dec. 29, 2024 – Happy New (Jubilee Year) – The symbolism of the Jubilee Year Logo
As we begin a new year of 2025, and also have commenced the Jubilee Year of 2025, I wanted to share with you about the “2025 Jubilee Year Logo,” which has various levels of meaning, as it helps us... Read More
Dec. 22. 2024 – Opening the Holy Doors!
This week is Christmas! On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will be opening the “Holy Doors” of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year. The “Holy Doors” are spec... Read More
Dec. 15, 2024 – The Jubilee Year of 2025
Pope Francis declared that Christmas Eve will initiate the beginning of the Jubilee Year of 2025. But what is a Jubilee Year? And why 2025? A “Jubilee Year” is rooted in Scripture. The Book ... Read More
DMI Survey Links for St. Mark, Iowa Falls & St. Mary, Eldora
Our parishes, along with all other parishes in the archdiocese, are participating in a parish Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey conducted by Catholic Leadership Institute. Many of us participated in t... Read More
Archbishop Zinkula Video on DMI Survey
We need your feedback about how your parish has helped you in your faith journey. This Disciple Maker Index survey is the next step in a process that will lead to new mission and vision statements, as... Read More
Dec. 8. 2024 – Please pray for Fr. Dennis Conway and all affected by news of his death.
I mentioned last Sunday, in my homily, a friend of mine, who was ordained with me as a brother priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, who, unfortunately, took his own life. Based on correspondence ne... Read More
