November 2025
The Journey in Faith process relies on your presence, your input, and your prayers. Archbishop Zinkula is appreciative of how the Faithful have responded by attending parish meetings, providing feedback, and praying for the Journey in Faith process. The feedback form will close on November 21. Please take time this week to send any additional individual thoughts on the feedback form at dbqjourneyinfaith.org. Together, guided by the Holy Spirit, we are shaping the Church’s future.
Four seminarians to be ordained to the diaconate
On Dec. 20, 2025, seminarians Peter Binder, Jacob Francois, Thiết Hoàng and Joshua Krischel will be ordained for service in the order of the diaconate by Archbishop Thomas Zinkula at the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque. The 10 a.m. Mass of Ordination is open to the public and will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend.
Diaconate ordination is a significant step on the path to priesthood, and these four men are scheduled to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Dubuque in May 2026.
The seminarians recently spoke with the archdiocesan office of communications, sharing their backgrounds and vocational stories...
Diaconate ordination is a significant step on the path to priesthood, and these four men are scheduled to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Dubuque in May 2026.
The seminarians recently spoke with the archdiocesan office of communications, sharing their backgrounds and vocational stories...
The Advent call to Journey in Faith
It may seem too early to shout, “Happy New Year,” but actually our new liturgical year 2026 is just around the corner! The First Sunday of Advent is Nov. 30.
And, while Hallmark Christmas movies begin in October, our season of Advent reminds us not to rush into Christmas too quickly. The liturgies of Advent imbue the power of coming together in hope-filled...
Archbishop to celebrate Mass for closing of the Jubilee Year
The 2025 Jubilee Year events will conclude on Sunday, December 28, as Archbishop Zinkula celebrates the closing Mass at 9 AM on the feast of the Holy Family at the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque...
Waterloo parishioner and student to address Pope Leo XIV during national "live digital encounter"
Elise Wing, a parishioner at St. Edward Catholic Church and student at Columbus Catholic High School, is one of five teens who have been selected to speak directly to Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 21 during the National Catholic Youth Conference. Congratulations, Elise!
Upcoming Archdiocesan Events
Catholic Women's Conference
Registration is now open!
Please consider joining women at the 2026 Archdiocesan Women’s Conference: Grace for the Journey! Saturday, January 31, 2026!
For more information and to register: https://www.archwomensconference.org/registration/
Catholic Men's Conference
Save the date for the 2026 Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday, March 28th. The 30th annual conference will focus on how we can be inspired by the saints to be rooted in prayer and will feature Gabriel Castillo as the keynote speaker and Keith Nester as a breakout session speaker. It will take place at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Learn more at
Upcoming Events at the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque:
- December 20 – 10:00 AM - Ordination to the Diaconate: Peter Binder, Jacob Francois, Thiet Hoang and Joshua Krischel have been called to ordination to the diaconate as they continue their journey to priesthood.
- December 28 – 9:00 AM Jubilee Year Closing Mass with the Archbishop Zinkula