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Iowa parish still working to help tornado victims after deadly twister

May 24, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Residents continue recovery and cleanup efforts on May 23, 2024, with the help of family and friends following Tuesday’s destructive tornado in Greenfield, Iowa. The storm was responsible for several deaths in the small community. / Credit: Scot… […]

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Iowa diocese bans use of puberty blockers, transgender pronouns in schools and parishes

January 18, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

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The Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, has banned the use of puberty-blocking drugs, transgender pronouns, and the use of bathrooms opposite of one’s biological sex as part of an effort to … […]

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Iowa attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse

July 1, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Des Moines, Iowa, Jul 2, 2021 / 00:01 am (CNA).
The Iowa Attorney General’s office has released a 30-page report on sexual abuse by members of the clergy, almost exactly two years after the b… […]

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