Social Action Monthly Lunch and Learn is held the First Thursday of the month at noon.  to view or register for our next session click here.  

For those not available at that particular time, the session will be recorded and available on the Diocesan YouTube channel.  In addition, Barb Arland-Fye will publish a series of articles on the experience beginning with the November 11 issue of The Catholic Messenger. 

  YouTube playlist

• Catholic Messenger Calendar Events

• USCCB - Daily Readings Calendar

• "Helping People Help Themselves" Newsletter

Read Pope Francis’ 2023 Wold Day of Peace message.

August 19th: World Humanitarian Day

August 28th: Anniversary of March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 

60th anniversary Anniversary Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream Speech

 

The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Department welcomes you to our webpage.  We invite you to explore our site, to witness the difference you can make by participating in the events listed on this page. 

The Pope's Monthly Intentions for 2023

Pacem in Terris: The Quad City Pacem in Terris Coalition selected Atiya Aftab and Sheryl Olitzky for this year’s Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award.  The award ceremony will be held on September 13^th at St. Ambrose University, Rogalski Center.  The Event is free and open to the public.  The two women formed the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom to build relationships between Muslim and Jewish women.  Please learn more about the two recipients in the Catholic Messenger. Printable flyer.


Pre-event: 
Tuesday, Sept. 12, Augustana College will host a screening of “Stranger/Sister” at  7:30 p.m. in the Olin Auditorium.

The movie tells the story of the founding and unfolding of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom. Atiya Aftab and Sheryl Olitzky (both featured in the film) will join the leaders of the Quad-Cities chapter of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, Lisa Killinger, and Gail Karp, on a panel discussion with the audience. A reception will follow. Killinger and Karp will also be honored at the Pacem in Terris Award ceremony as recipients of the One(s) Among Us Award.  Any questions about the pre-event please contact Jason A. Mahn at 309-794-7324.   Printable Flyer.

Celebrate this day on Sept. 1 by thanking God for his creation and praying that we recognize the need to care for our common home. Download Free Prayer.
 

Please visit the Catholic Messenger events page to find local and other events around the Diocese. 

http://www.catholicmessenger.net/calendar-of-events/

From St. Anthony's 

St. Anthony's Book Club: meets on Mondays from 6:00-7:30 in the parish center at St. Anthony's.  This is open to everyone.  If you have questions please contact Nancy Stone [email protected] 
 

Seacon of Creation Event around the Diocese:

• Sunday, September 3, 2pm, St. Ann Parish, Long Grove, An Ecological Way of the Cross Outdoor Prayer Event

• Sunday, September 10, 1pm, Dewitt Opera House Theater, Screening of The Letter

• Thursday, September 14, St. Thomas More Parish, Coralville, Outdoor Stations, After 9am Mass and at 6:30pm

• 10/1, 10/2 and 10/4 Presentations for Religious Education at St. Thomas More Parish, Coralville,

• October 4, Presentation by Father Robert “Bud” Grant at St. Thomas More Parish Coralville

Numerous local sponsors Screening of "The Letter" Join the community for a free screening of the film "The Letter: A Message for Our Earth." 1:00 p.m. CT DeWitt Opera House Theatre 716 6th Ave. DeWitt IA, 52742

Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Parish Peace Pizza: The Letter Please join the Justice and Peace Commission of Prince of Peace Parish for a showing and discussion of The Letter film. We encourage attendees to bring your own glass, plate, and napkin. If possible, also bring a pizza to share. 6:00 p.m. CT Prince of Peace Parish Hall 1105 LaMetta Wynn Dr Clinton, IA 52732

From: Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island, IL Prayer Service: You are invited to an event celebrating the 2023 Season of Creation jointly sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island, IL and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of the Peoria Diocese.   The ecumenical inter-faith prayer service will be held at the bell tower just off the parking lot at St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Ave. West, Rock Island on Saturday, Sept. 30 beginning at 10:00 AM. (In case of rain, the service will move inside to the monastery chapel.) Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair.   We hope you can join us in praying with and for all of Creation!   For further information contact Lori Carroll, [email protected]>; Sister Sandra Brunenn, [email protected]; or MaryAnn Hughes, [email protected].  From Iowa Interfaith Power and Light.

The 2023 Laudato Si’ and the U.S. Catholic Church national conference, was held in June and July!  Deacon Kent Ferris was one of the speakers for this conference.  During the session on July 27 the  U.S. Laudato Si’ Champions were Announced.  The Catholic Climate Covenant recognized 13 U.S. organizations and individuals as “U.S. Laudato Si’ Champions and the 16 “honorary mentions.  The Diocese of Davenport received Honorable Mention for the Diocese category. 

Recordings off all sessions are now available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN_ajoNuqJI.

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering: There will not be any CSMG held in 2024. The gathering will resume in 2025.
 

• October 13-21, 2023 _ Respect Life Month Novena: This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death.

• January 19–20 - National Prayer Vigil for Life 

• Friday January 19, 2024 -  March for Life In Washington DC

• September 27 - Novermber 5, 2023: 40 Days for Life

• November 20, 2023: Solemnity of Christ the King, Click here for the Novena 

• Annual Pro - Life  Events

Volunteer Opportunities: Franciscan Common Venture – Volunteer Service Program.  Click here to learn more...
 

1. Franciscan Common Venture – a volunteer program sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, provides the opportunity for persons age 20+ to contribute their time, commitment and talent in service among people who are poor. There are multiple service opportunities this year. If interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF: 563-583-9786, [email protected], or visit our website for a listing of the 2023 opportunities and downloadable application materials:  www.osfdbq.org/commonventure

2. Franciscan Common Venture - 2023 Service Opportunities

Give a gift of service this year!  Share your time and talents with others -- for a day, a week (or longer). Your heart will never be the same!  Join others in community, service and prayer.  If interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF:  [email protected] or 563- 583-9786. Visit our website for a listing of opportunities and downloadable application materials: www.osfdbq.org/commonventure Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA.

Franciscan Peace Center Movies that Matter David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet In this film, David takes the viewer along for his unique journey all over the world. He also shares his impression of what could happen in the future to some of these landmarks if human activity remains unchanged. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP to Marsha by email or call (563)242-7611. All guests must be vaccinated. 6:30 p.m. CT The Canticle 841 13th Ave. N. Clinton, IA 52732