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By: The Catholic Post - April 16, 2024 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief, Uncategorized
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 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief, Uncategorized
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 - October 14, 2022 -
Local News Brief
Dr. Jack Lane
ROCK ISLAND — Bishop Louis Tylka will be principal celebrant of a White Mass for those in the medical profession to be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Pius X Church, 2502 29th Avenue. The Mass and a presentation to follow are being planned by the St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 25, 2021 -
Local News Brief
Bishop Tylka's prayer calendar for September has Holy Cross Parish in Mendota slated for special remembrance on Sept. 14, the feast of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka has been praying for each parish in the Diocese of Peoria by name this year, thanks to a calendar he developed with the assistance of Sister Linda Burkitt of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception (Heading Avenue Franciscans). The prayer calendar also includes days special to the religious […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 14, 2020 -
Local News Brief
At a Mass celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on July 31, six men were accepted as seminarians for the Diocese of Peoria. Coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka presided at the Rite of Reception, which came at the end of the annual St. Joseph Days retreat. The new seminarians pictured above and where they will […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 18, 2019 -
Local News Brief
WEST PEORIA — There has been a change of dates for the Central Illinois Right to Life garage sale. Originally scheduled for Sept. 20-21, it will now take place on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. It will still take place on the […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 24, 2016 -
Local News Brief
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary have served in the Diocese of Peoria since 2008.
HENRY — The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary are planning a discernment retreat for Nov. 11-13 at Nazareth House Retreat Center. The theme is “Fiat,” which is taken from Luke 1:38: “Behold the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your Word.” The retreat is designed […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 23, 2016 -
Local News Brief
Dorothy Gilles is observing her 103rd birthday this Sunday, Oct. 23. Her family is planning a celebration of her life at her residence and readers of The Catholic Post can join in by sending cards to her at Cornerstone Rehab and Care Center, 5533 N. Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616. She received more than 200 […]
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By: Tom Dermody - January 28, 2016 -
Local News Brief
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MONMOUTH — The consecrated life, mercy, and a journey from atheism to Catholicism will be topics when a new Theology on Tap series opens Feb. 4 and continues for two more Thursday evenings at Alfano’s Pizza, 206 S. Main St. Theology on Tap in the Monmouth area is an opportunity for adults of all ages […]
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By: The Catholic Post - January 13, 2016 -
Local News Brief
Dr. Marcelino D'Ambrosio
SILVIS — “Making Lent Count: How to Get More Out of Your Lent This Year than Ever Before” is the theme for a workshop offered by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 800 17th St., on Saturday, Jan. 30. The speaker for the day is Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, an author and speaker who has appeared on […]
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