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
On Jan. 5, we celebrate the Feast of St. John Neumann. (Not to be confused with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman). St. John Neuman was born in Bohemia. But inspired by church reports stating the nee...Read More
Next week we celebrate 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 c...Read More
We’ve reflected on the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially with the celebrations of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe; we’ve celebrated “Gaudete Sunday” and lit the rose-colored ...Read More
Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? If you search this question online you will find sources that say the only reason for this is because Christians wanted to replace other pagan holidays. B...Read More
Per the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the suggested Mass stipend for each Mass offered will be $10.00 starting January 1, 2026. This is a suggested donation and the priest is permitted to accept more or les...Read More
As Advent is a season of awaiting the birth of Christ, Mary, as His chosen Mother, is intimately bound up in this season, as she carried Him in her womb. To enter more deeply in this season, The Chu...Read More
St. Mark, Iowa Falls – Sunday 8:00 AM Mass Canceled – Fr. Emeka will hold a non-obligatory Mass at 5:00 pm that will be livestreamed St. Mary, Eldora – Sunday 10:30 AM Mass Canceled...Read More
As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded that Christmas is coming! You probably have already seen Christmas decorations for sale in stores, Christmas events happening already, and started to ...Read More