Blog List

Browsing the 2025 archive of Parish News

“Peace, justice, and simplicity - the Franciscan way.”

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/11/25

Walk in the Footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare Have you ever felt called to live more simply, grow deeper in faith, and care for God’s creation? Join us as we explore the Franciscan way, rooted in peace, justice, and love for Mother Earth. Begins: Thursday, September ... Read More »

HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR BAPTISM?

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/07/25

How Do You Live Your Baptism?

Bishops across the United States want to learn how Catholics understand their baptism and live out their faith each day.

In our diocese, we’ve created a short 10-minute survey to hear directly from YOU. Your responses will help parish leadership better support the ... Read More »

PILGRIMS OF HOPE - AN EVENING RENEWAL

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/05/25

In honor of the 2025 Holy Year, Pope Francis invited us to embrace renewal as Pilgrims of Hope.

Thursday, September 187:00 PMSt. Thomas More Catholic Church (3000 12th Ave., Coralville)

Join us for an inspiring evening as five pilgirms recount their transformative journey along the Camino de Santiago de ... Read More »

Catholic bishops of Iowa release pastoral reflection on immigration and dignity of the human person

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 8/30/25

The four Catholic bishops of Iowa, through the Iowa Catholic Conference, have released a new pastoral reflection on the Church’s teaching on immigration and the dignity of every human person.

Entitled “Pilgrims of Hope: A Pastoral Reflection on Immigration,” the letter invites the People of God to live ... Read More »

THANK YOU!

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 8/25/25

With Grateful Hearts

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, our parish family gathered for a truly historic and grace-filled moment—the Dedication of our new St. Thomas More Church. What a beautiful day of prayer, celebration, and unity!

We extend our deepest gratitude to: The Diocese of Davenport and Bishop Dennis ... Read More »

CARE FOR CREATION & MESKWAKI PILGRIMAGE

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 8/05/25

Care for Creation & Meskwaki Powwow Pilgrimage A Jubilee Year Pilgrimage of Hope | August 7–10, 2025

As a prelude to the Season of Creation (September 1–October 4), the St. Thomas More Social Justice Commission invites all parishioners to join a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage of Hope to the Meskwaki Red Earth Nation Powwow near Tama, Iowa.

This vibrant ... Read More »

Weekly Announcements for August 23th & 24th, 2025

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 2/14/25

--- Bishop Walsh will preside at the mass of dedication at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow/today. A reception will follow in the new lower level social hall. --- Mass Schedule Update for this weekend: