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
Pope
Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009.
The year will conclude in Rome with an
international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19,
2010.
With the announcement of this Year for Priests,
the Pope has declared St. John Vianney the Universal Patron of
Priests on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of the
Curé d’Ars.
Kent Ferris of Muscatine, a
secular Franciscan with an extensive background in human services, has
been named the Diocese of Davenport’s new Director of Social Action.
Due to the ruling by
the bankruptcy court that specific information
concerning these cases must be kept
confidential, the Diocese cannot make further
comments about these cases. This
confidential information includes the name of
the person or persons making the claim and
details about the claim.
