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By: The Catholic Post - April 24, 2024 -
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Ray Leon proudly stands at the beautiful new grotto that is now located on the
south lawn of St. Catherine Church. The new stone wall
serves as a backdrop to the restored statues of Our Blessed Mother and the children of Fatima. Supplied photo
By Courtney Grussing for The Catholic Post Online ALEDO — St. Catherine Church in Aledo has a renovated Our Lady of Fatima grotto thanks to 15-year-old Ray Leon. As part of his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project, Ray designed and rebuilt a new stone grotto that now serves as a peaceful spot for […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 23, 2024 -
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The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerry Sanderson as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Sanderson has been serving as interim superintendent since January 31. Since 2001, he held the position of associate superintendent in the Office of Catholic Schools, where he assisted […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 22, 2024 -
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Father Tom Royer
CANTON – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at St. Mary Church in Canton here for Father Tom Royer, who was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Peoria, and served as a pastor as well as a diocesan director of communications. He was tireless advocate […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 18, 2024 -
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Joshua Pierce (near right), is with U of I classmates in the front flank of a crowd of thousands preparing to peacefully march through downtown Springfield to uphold the value of every human life. “Surrounded by my friends, I’ve been treated like other able-bodied people. I’m really thankful and grateful for that,” said Pierce, who is wheelchair bound. The Catholic Post Online/ Paul Thomas Moore
SPRINGFIELD — During his homily at the Mass for Illinois March for Life participants at Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of the University of Illinois on April 17, Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks asked what seemed like a simple question: “Where do you live?” One by one, Bishop Hicks invited people from the various dioceses in […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 16, 2024 -
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Bishop Louis Tylka stands with volunteers being honored for their volunteer service after Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on April 12. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
On April 12 in Peoria, the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (PDCCW) gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers across the diocese. As outgoing president Mary Ann Hughes said at a luncheon at Spalding Pastoral Center following Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, “I want to . . . thank all the honorees who […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 12, 2024 -
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Father Edward Harkrader
Father Edward O. Harkrader, 94, died April 1, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare in Peoria. Father Harkrader – Father Ed – was born in Peoria on Sept. 30, 1930, and attended Peoria public schools, graduating from Peoria High School in 1948. He then attended Bradley University, graduating with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 12, 2024 -
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Three books to carry the spirit of Easter through the full 50 days of the season: The Narrow Gate; The Snail and the King; and The Holy Spirit and the Greatest Adventure
Reviewed by Katie Bogner As we carry on through the 50 days of the Easter season, books are a great way to share the story of Jesus’ resurrection with kids, and books can also be a tool to continue teaching them about the lasting impact of Easter on each of our lives. Here are three […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 10, 2024 -
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While staff pray along, Father Michael Driscoll blesses the OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru on Friday, April 5. The hospital opened its doors to the public on April 7. Provided photo
PERU — OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru opened its doors to the public on Sunday, April 7. Earlier, on Friday, April 5, the center was blessed by Father Michael Driscoll, Chaplain and Director of Pastoral Care of OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa, of which the Peru hospital is the second campus. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 9, 2024 -
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Though hardly perceptible, the moon is just beginning to edge in front of the bottom right of the sun in this photo taken at the beginning of the solar eclipse on April 8 in Metamora. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post Online WARSAW — On Monday, April 8, the moon blocked out the sun’s light for a few minutes along North America’s “path of totality,” and millions were impressed. The day before was Divine Mercy Sunday, and the message being proclaimed in Catholic churches far and wide was […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 3, 2024 -
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Congratulations Bishop Jenky on your 50th Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. was ordained to the priesthood on April 6, 1974, at Sacred Heart Church on the Notre Dame campus. His assignments have included: Sacred Heart Parish/Residential Staff of Flanner Hall, University of Notre Dame, 1973 (diaconate year); Bourgade Catholic […]
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