Father Thomas Conry: priest, poet, professor and first Witness editor
The birth of Thomas J. Conry, son of Jon and Mary (Whalen) Conry, on Jan. 27, 1869 occurred on a
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Sunday Assembly
An editorial from Witness editor Sr. Carol Hoverman
In 2002, Sister Carol Hoverman, OSF, became the first female editor of The Witness. She wrote editorials during her tenure,
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Pipe organ, renovation part of Belmond parish’s revitalization effort
By Dan Russo Witness Editor BELMOND — A small town parish in the archdiocese is betting on a bright future
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Multiple counties in Dubuque archdiocese affected by severe derecho storm
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — Sirens usually used to warn people about approaching tornados went off about
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Witness to cease publication after the Oct. 4 issue
Dear Subscribers, After careful consideration that included a thorough review of subscriptions, finances, and available resources, it has been decided
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After lockdown, Italy’s bishops to seek new ways to engage parishioners
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italy’s bishops will need to help their communities participate more
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Marshalltown parish’s video gives guidance on attending Mass indoors during pandemic
MARSHALLTOWN — Inspired by classic 1950s instructional films, staff at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Marshalltown made a video
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Young man’s journey to become Catholic spans two continents
Among those to enter church after COVID-19 delay By Dan Russo Witness Editor WATERLOO — Mahunan Gueguezo’s journey to become
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Cedar Rapids parish welcomes seven into the Catholic Church
Makes adaptations in light of COVID-19 By Michelle Tressel Special to The Witness CEDAR RAPIDS — At the heart of
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After lockdown, Italy’s bishops to seek new ways to engage parishioners
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italy’s bishops will need to help their communities participate more
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