The Diocese of Fall River announced the closure of five parishes in order to provide relief to overextended priests.

If you think ticks are bad this year, you wouldn't be wrong, according to University of Dubuque researchers. They say shorter, milder winter weather play a role in ticks' growth.

A 3,300-mile Catholic pilgrimage made its way to Dubuque on Friday afternoon. It was one of the few stops along the route.