Catholic Heart Work Camp comes to Calmar
A small army of teen volunteers took part in a week of service By Dan Russo Witness Editor CALMAR —
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Stewardship
Couple overcomes loss of infants with aid of faith, community
Inspired to become involved in Behold Your Child ministry By Dan Russo Witness Editor AMES — In 2016, Jarrett and
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BVM sisters, Presbyterian nonprofit break ground on new senior living community
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — With the sun shining above and a picturesque view of the Mississippi behind
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Catholic Charities staff members participate in Mt. Mercy immigration event
CEDAR RAPIDS — Staff members from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) ministry recently took
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Mason City cemetery tour connects living to deceased loved ones, Catholic history
By Dan Russo Witness Editor MASON CITY — John Infante Sr. was not formally trained as a monument maker. Nonetheless,
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Cedar Rapids parish helps provide beds for local children in need
CEDAR RAPIDS — St. Ludmila Parish has teamed up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a charity with a Cedar
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Children honor parents by starting scholarship
Gift to go to Clarke students who are service oriented By Jill Kruse-Domeyer Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — Thanks to
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Haitian parish restoring church after 2018 quake
Receiving support from sister parish in Dubuque By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — On Oct. 6, 2018, an earthquake
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An update from Marshalltown: Tornado recovery continues
By Sister Christine Feagan Special to The Witness MARSHALLTOWN — For the past few weeks, a prevalent sound and sight
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Floods lead to emergency declarations in over half the counties in archdiocese
Catholic Charities disaster relief ministry offers assistance By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — As of April 2, Iowa Gov.
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