Most Reverend William E. Franklin The Most Reverend William E. Franklin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Davenport, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Kahl Home, Davenport; having devoted his life to faithful service to the Catholic Church. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for His Excellency will be celebrated at 10:30 … Continue reading Rest In Peace – Most Reverend William E. Franklin
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“Jesus, I trust in You.” April 12th the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a day when we remember the boundless love poured out from the Heart of Christ. His mercy is not abstract or distant — it is personal, healing, and offered freely to each of us. 🕊️ The Message Given to St. Faustina This … Continue reading April 12th – Divine Mercy Sunday
✨ Easter Sunday – He Is Risen! Alleluia! ✨ Today we rejoice in the heart of our faith: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. The empty tomb is not just a moment in history—it is the victory that changes everything. Death has been conquered. Hope is restored. Love has the final word. In the … Continue reading Sunday April 5th – Easter Sunday
🕯️ Tonight at 8:30 PM, we gather at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for the Easter Vigil—the most beautiful and hope‑filled liturgy of the year. We begin in quiet darkness, waiting together for the light of Christ to break through. As the new fire is blessed and the Easter candle is carried into the church, we’ll … Continue reading Join Us April 4th at 8:30 PM – Easter Vigil
“Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the world.” Today we enter the solemn mystery of Good Friday — the day Christ freely embraced the Cross out of love for us. We pause, we kneel, we adore. In His suffering, we see the depth of God’s mercy; in His silence, … Continue reading April 3rd – Good Friday
🌿 Journey With Us Through Holy WeekAs we enter the most sacred days of the year, we gather to walk with Christ from the Upper Room to the empty tomb. All are welcome to join us in prayer and worship. 📅 Holy Week Mass & Service Times Holy Thursday – April 2🕕 Mass of the … Continue reading Mass Times – Holy Week
Holy Thursday – The Night of Love and Service Tonight we remember the moment Jesus gave us the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the command that defines every Christian life: “As I have done for you, you should also do.” On this sacred night, Christ kneels to wash feet, showing that true greatness is found in … Continue reading April 2nd – Holy Thursday
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Judith Wadle, 92, of Knoxville, will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. Interment will be at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Mary Judith Wadle
🌿 Palm Sunday – Hosanna in the Highest!Today we enter Holy Week, the most sacred days of our year, as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with palms and shouts of “Hosanna!”—yet we know the path ahead leads to the Cross and, ultimately, to the glory of the Resurrection. As … Continue reading March 29th – Palm Sunday
Robert “Bob” Allen Taft, age 65, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob was born on September 21, 1960, at Monroe County Hospital to Geraldine Hopkins and was raised by his grandparents, Orvel and Lelah Taft. He grew up … Continue reading Rest In Peace, Robert “Bob” Taft