St Michael Catholic Church - Norway, IA

08/16/2026

Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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07/27/2026

Please keep Marlyn and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Marlyn Brecht, 87, entered his eternal life on July 26, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with his children at his side. Born on October 14, 1938, in Norway, Iowa, Marlyn was the son of Rinehart and Dorothy Brecht. He grew up on the family farm east of Norway and graduated

06/15/2026

There will not be morning mass on Friday, June 19 due to Donna's funeral.
Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.
Amen.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

NEWHALL Donna Mary Butz Johnson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Colonial Manor of Amana with her family and her beloved dog Charlie by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1100 AM, Friday, June 19th, 2026, at St. Michaels Catholic Church

06/01/2026

Interim Mass Schedule is Now Available
Effective July 15, 2026 – January 15, 2027

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04/27/2026

Please keep Dorothy and her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.
Amen.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

Dorothy Lynn Pickart, 89, of Norway, IA passed away April 24, 2026, at Colonial Manor, Amana, IA. Dorothy was born June 27, 1936, the daughter of Ralph and Fannie Martin Robinson of Blairstown, IA. She graduated from Blairstown Consolidated School in 1954 On July 20 1954, Dorothy married William Pep...

04/13/2026

With the announcement of 24 pastorates in the Archdiocese of Dubuque this past weekend, we are sharing the Queen of Saints cluster new pastorate. More information can be found on the Journey in Faith website: https://www.dbqjourneyinfaith.org/final-pastorate-plan

Cedar Rapids West Pastorate

04/07/2026

Please keep Tim and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Timothy Donald Barger, 60, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2026, following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at St Michaels Catholic Church in Norway 512 Evergreen St, Norway, IA 52318. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill