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The Iowa Catholic Conference, which is the public policy voice for Iowa’s bishops, is asking Catholics to advocate on behalf of the following concerns: This week is the deadline for Congress to act on the White House’s request to cancel lifesaving funding for international assistance, called rescissions. The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed the request for cuts, which means your advocacy is necessary to move the Senate to oppose this package.

Separated from his beloved Nicaragua by a government that disowned him for speaking up for justice and peace, Bishop Silvio Jose Báez Ortega, OCD, accepted a peace award in Davenport that he dedicated to courageous Nicaraguans continuing that advocacy.

SAVE THE DATE & EXCITING NEW ANNOUNCEMENT – Iowa Catholic Youth Conference 2026: March 22, 2026 – Grades 6–8 NEW: March 21, 2026 – Grades 9–12 We are thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Iowa Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC) for grades 6–8 and their parents, happening on March 22, 2026. And now—something new! We’re launching a high school ICYC experience for grades 9–12 on March 21, 2026. Mark your calendars! Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque and the Diocese of Davenport, both events will be hosted at St. Ludmila Parish in Cedar Rapids and will feature the much-loved and highly requested Scally Brothers Band https://www.thescallybrothers.com

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13th 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM @ St. Mary’s in Riverside: Diocesan Catechetical Leader Summit & Kick Off – feat. Mike Patin & Bishop Dennis Walsh – A day of reflection and preparation for 2025 – 2026 programming year. All Catechetical Leaders are encouraged to attend (including: Dir., Coordinators of: Youth Ministry, Religious Education, Adult Formation, & Initiation Ministry (OCIA)). Lunch, cost, & further details are available on our website (linked below).