ArchdioceseOfDubuque

A bishop killed by a mob for working toward unity between East and West. Unity has always had a cost, and it is usually paid by whoever is standing in the middle.

Thank you for including Journey in Faith in your prayers on the second Wednesday of each month throughout 2026. Consider praying a Litany of the Way today: bit.ly/JIF-Litany-of-the-Way

Fitting for Veterans Day: Martin was a Roman soldier who cut his cloak in half for a freezing beggar and later laid down his sword for Christ. Thank a veteran today, and pray for the ones still carrying what they saw.

Leo talked Attila out of sacking Rome and gave the Church language it still uses for who Christ is. And his great theme was that you have no idea what you are worth.

During the month of November, we pause to give thanks for the many blessings of Catholic education. We are grateful for our students, families, educators, and the communities that support our schools. Together, we are growing in faith and learning every day!

The Lateran is the pope’s actual cathedral and the oldest church in the West, called the mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.

Having a set day of communal prayer will strengthen our bonds as an Archdiocesan community. Lifting up our souls, hearts and minds simultaneously surely will rise as a pleasing offering before God.⁣ On Wednesday, we will share a communal prayer to offer up for Journey in Faith.

Five brought extra oil. Five did not. When the bridegroom finally came, that was the whole difference. Nobody can lend you their readiness at the last minute. Build it now.

On Oct. 21, Archdiocese of Dubuque seminarians Jayden Burke of the Osage Area Pastorate and Sam Moore of the Cedar Rapids Area North Pastorate were instituted as lectors at Mundelein Seminary by Bishop Ralph O'Donnell.

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory. Amen.

First Friday. Offer it for priests, for deacons, and for the ones still working up the courage to say yes.

Did you know the Archdiocese of Dubuque has a seminary affiliated with Loras College that serves seminarians from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, as well as the Dioceses of Davenport and Des Moines? Learn more about St. Pius X Seminary - dbqarch.org/piusxseminary

Register today to join us for an evening of prayer, a talk on “Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement,” and a social with food and beverages. Learn more and register at dbqarch.org/institute-events.

Divine Word College in Epworth, IA, is the only Catholic college seminary in The United States with the primary purpose of educating Roman Catholic missionaries. Reach out to Divine Word College to explore a missionary vocation: bit.ly/3Udqq6L

He reformed a diocese that did not want reforming and stayed in Milan through the plague when the nobility fled. He said the work only held together because of the prayer around it.

Our Catholic schools inspire students to live with courage, joy, and hope as disciples in today’s world. With strong faith and a solid education, our students are empowered to face challenges and share Christ’s light in their families, communities, and beyond.

The Archdiocese of Dubuque currently has twelve seminarians. During National Vocation Awareness Week, please prayerfully support these men in their discernment and formation. dbqarch.org/meet-the-seminar…

Due to unforeseen health challenges, Fr. Timothy Gallagher is no longer able to speak at this event. Fr. Mark Yavarone, who works with Fr. Gallagher, has agreed to speak in his stead. Learn more at dbqarch.org/institute-events. Register by November 5!

All Souls. Say the names out loud today. The Church prays for her dead because love does not stop at a grave, and neither does prayer.

As part of National Vocation Awareness Week, the Dubuque Area Vocation Association is hosting a virtual open house for those open to a vocation as a religious sister, brother, priest or lay missionary. Use the QR code or link to register: tinyurl.com/mtdx9m9t