Greetings from the chancery of the Diocese of Davenport

As fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all called to serve one another according to our gifts and abilities.  On this website you will find a wealth of information including references, policies, and documents for your use. 

My staff is here to assist you.  Please feel free to contact them by phone, e-mail or in person.

                                                         Most Rev. Martin J. Amos, DD.

Bishop of Davenport

News

The Diocese of Davenport has achieved the

$22 million capital campaign goal

Capital Campaign Update and Information

New Address for the St. Vincent Center - Chancery and Retired Priests: 780 W. Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 52804-1901 Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art   May 15, 2010 - September 12, 2010   more information     New Roman Missal - Diocesan Page   Abuse of Minors - The Church's Response May 6, 2010 press release - Progress Report   2010 Report to the Bankruptcy Court   Information from the Vatican   Diocesan Policies Relating to Sexuality and Personal Behavior   2009 Report to the Bankruptcy Court   May 21 2009 press release (revised)   List of Credible Allegations of Abuse (revised)   Bankruptcy Information   Financial Statements for the Diocese of Davenport as of and for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

Visioning in the Diocese of Davenport Diocesan Planning Commission The Diocese of Davenport is entering into Phase I of a diocesan-wide, pastoral planning process, beginning with the seven regional meetings listed below.  The purpose of these sessions is to introduce a grassroots planning process which is designed to enhance collaboration between parishes and insure the continued growth of the Catholic community in the Diocese of Davenport. All pastors, lay trustees, members of finance council and parish council, parish staff, parochial vicars, parish life administrators and deacons are encouraged to attend one of the following meetings that are being organized by the Diocesan Planning Commission.  Those attending are all asked to RSVP through their parish to indicate who is planning to attend which session.  Phase I Meetings: Sunday Sept 19, 4:30pm St. Mary Parish Hall - Solon Sunday Sept 19, 7:00pm Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Richmond Monday Sept 20, 7:00pm St. Mary Parish Hall, Albia Tuesday Sept 21, 7:00pm St. Alphonsus Parish, Mt. Pleasant Sunday Sept. 26, 5:00pm St. Mary Parish Hall, Pella Sunday Oct 3, 3:00pm St. Paul Denning Hall, Davenport Sunday Oct 3, 5:00pm St. Joseph Parish Hall, DeWitt See the Local Area Parish Planning Process Booklet for additional information. Servant Leadership Institute - Please consider enrolling in the diocesan Servant Leadership Institute that was described on page three of The Catholic Messenger this week.  The only cost is $25 to purchase the book, Servant Leadership Models for Your Parish, and you can either pick up a copy of the book at the opening session at St Thomas More in Iowa City on Tuesday, August 17, or request one by email:   Ebener@davenportdiocese.org Parish groups who want to participate as a group, or individuals who would like to organize a parish group, are encouraged to contact me this week.  We are willing to be flexible in organizing the program in a way that will work for you. For more information: Servant Leadership Institute Syllabus.

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