Peter Abu Farha carves a mother-of-pearl seashell into a broach at his shop in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born (Submitted photo). By Liz Quirin For The Messenger “Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by … […]
Maci McCabe, a native of Breese and a graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School, is held aloft during a cheerleading routine at a recent Lindenwood University football game in St. Charles, Mo. McCabe is less than a year removed from a serious car accident that threatened to end her […]
Denny Koesterer, a native of Freeburg who lives in Smithton, holds the Order of St. Sebastian Award that he received at the Catholic War Veterans National Convention in August. Koesterer was one of just three recipients (David Wilhelm photo). By David Wilhelm Messenger Editor Denny Koesterer didn’t understand what was […]
