Around the Archdiocese

Catholic high schools, colleges adapt graduations in light of pandemic

By Daniel Charland Witness Correspondent Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since it was originally posted online and published

By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — Coffee and donuts after Mass is one of many traditions parishes have

By Laura Dobson Special to The Witness CEDAR FALLS — St. Patrick Catholic School kindergarten teacher Beth Stone is the

Deacon Sean Smith to be ordained in Dubuque May 9 By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Deacon Sean Smith,

By Dan Russo Witness Editor DECORAH — Members of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) have been helping protect

Local couples facing tough decisions By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — Kara Zwanziger and Michael Becker’s journey toward

By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant MONONA — “It feels great to make so many people happy during this sad

By Daniel Charland Witness Correspondent DUBUQUE — On April 18 in Dubuque, a gathering of friends and family arranged a

April 14, 2020 Dan Russo

DUBUQUE — The disaster relief ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque has started a fund to help

By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered the state’s schools to be closed until April