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If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Saturday, October 31, 2026Sat, Oct 31Ordinary Time, Week 30 · GreenThe Liturgy of the Hours

The Church in Iowa

Catholic reporting from Iowa. Read the briefing, follow the sources, and explore the dioceses behind the news.

10 stories · 2 publishers

Friday, October 30

1 story · single-publisher reports
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    Diocese of Davenport publishes 2026-27 Confirmation scheduleDiocese of Davenport
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    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Davenport publishes 2026-27 Confirmation schedule. The Catholic Messenger

    First report Latest report

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

Thursday, October 29

8 stories · 1 with multiple publishers
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    Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified on September 24
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    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified on September 24 at the Dome at America Center in St. Louis.

    Briefing and sources: Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified on September 24. 2 sourcesThe Catholic MessengerThe Jesuit Post

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    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified on September 24 at the Dome at America Center in St. Louis.

    The beatification Mass took place at the former NFL stadium. Jesuit scholastic Chris Kinkor, SJ, attended the liturgy, noting that the event drew interest from the Catholic Studies program at Saint Louis University and local seminarians.

    SourcesThe Catholic MessengerThe Jesuit Post

  2. 02
    God, family and country: Scouting can help youths grow in faith
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    Briefing and sources: God, family and country: Scouting can help youths grow in faith. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    Religious emblems allow scouts to learn about their faith, according to a report by The Catholic Messenger.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

  3. 03
    KCs to distribute coats to kids in need
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    Briefing and sources: KCs to distribute coats to kids in need. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    The Iowa Knights of Columbus recently began their annual Coats for Kids program to distribute coats to children in need.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

  4. 04
    Shovlain to retire after 44 seasons
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    Briefing and sources: Shovlain to retire after 44 seasons. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    Ray Shovlain will retire from leading the St. Ambrose University men’s basketball program. Shovlain has coached the team since 1983.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

  5. 05
    The women who taught me a thing or two
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    Briefing and sources: The women who taught me a thing or two. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

  6. 06
    Voters to decide on ballot question
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    Briefing and sources: Voters to decide on ballot question. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    The Iowa Catholic Conference is encouraging voters to participate in an upcoming decision regarding a ballot question.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

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    Holocaust survivor visits Catholic schools
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    Briefing and sources: Holocaust survivor visits Catholic schools. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    Sol Nayman, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, visited Catholic schools in DeWitt to share his experiences of fleeing Poland as a boy.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

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    New life for historic building in Ottumwa
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    Briefing and sources: New life for historic building in Ottumwa. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Ottumwa has added a new building to its property.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

Wednesday, October 28

1 story · single-publisher reports
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    Catholic Diocese of Davenport seeks Director of Religious Education & Youth and Young Adult MinistriesDiocese of Davenport
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    Briefing and sources: Catholic Diocese of Davenport seeks Director of Religious Education & Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The Catholic Messenger

    First report

    The Catholic Diocese of Davenport is seeking a full-time director of religious education and youth and young adult ministries in Creston, Iowa. The position requires 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

    SourcesThe Catholic Messenger

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