I lived for many years in Iowa. Each return, even virtually, brings back many memories.

ª In October,  Davenport has the wonderful ValLimar Jansen joining them for their high school youth rally.

ª The Forming Adolescent Disciples (FAD) process in Dubuque is a four-year process to evaluate and improve being conducted by The Office of Youth Ministry, in collaboration with the Offices of Catechetical Services, and Catholic Schools.

ª The Des Moines diocesan office is run from the beautiful St. Thomas More Center where they are fully focused on Catholic Youth Camp.

ª The other Iowa dioceses and Sioux City and the are tooling up for two sessions of the Christian Leadership Institute this year.

ª Chris Weber contributes his Two_Cents via blogging