Author: FHC
Jan. 25, 2026 – Update on “Journey in Faith.”
People have been asking me if there are any updates from the “Journey in Faith” process, the Archdiocese’s discernment process to restructure parishes to better and more effectively serve the mi... Read More
Jan. 18, 2026 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This week has been declared by the Catholic Church to be the official “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.” This is always held the week from Jan. 18-Jan. 25, as Jan. 25 is when, in the Catholic... Read More
Jan. 11, 2026 – 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
Jan. 4, 2025 – St. John Neumann: a Saint of the United States
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
Dec. 28, 2025 – We Three Kings, the Feast of Epiphany
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
December 21, 2025 – “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
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
Dec. 14, 2025 – Why Dec. 25 is the Day of Christmas
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
Change in Mass Stipends
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
