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Jubilarian priests thanked for service, called ‘a great gift to our church’

By Jennifer Willems | June 25, 2022

Nearly 50 diocesan and religious order priests were honored for milestone anniversaries of ordination at the annual Jubilarian Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on June 23. The principal celebrant was Bishop Louis Tylka, who thanked them for their priestly service. “What a great gift they have been to our church as they have […]

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Pro-life demonstrators are seen near the Supreme Court in Washington. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

Welcoming court’s decision, leaders say it’s time to build pro-life culture

By The Catholic Post | Jun 24, 2022

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Father William Miller, pastor, walks in the front of the procession from St. Joseph Church in Peoria as members of the Heart of Peoria Hispanic community travel to the Marian shrine to consecrate themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Carrying the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Felipe Tepoz. Following with an offering of flowers is Teresita Moran. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary unites Spanish-speaking of Peoria

By Jennifer Willems | Jun 15, 2022

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Father Glenn Harris, pastor, carries the Blessed Sacrament in a eucharistic procession during a previous 40 Hours of Divine Mercy at St. John the Baptist Church in Rapids City. (Provided photo)

Rapids City parish’s 40 Hours of Divine Mercy expands to nine days June 21-29

By The Catholic Post | Jun 15, 2022

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Sister Rita M. Cain, OSB

Memorial Mass planned in Rock Island June 14 for Sister Rita Cain, OSB, 89

By The Catholic Post | Jun 14, 2022

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Father John Burns

Father John Burns, 76, dies; funeral Mass is Friday at St. Mary Church in Moline

By The Catholic Post | Jun 13, 2022

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Pat Corrigan, who was received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at Holy Cross in Mendota, accepted Bishop Louis Tylka's invitation to attend the Mass for New Catholics on Pentecost Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria. She loves being Catholic and said, "I think I found more peace, more comfort. I feel more loved." (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

New Catholics joyful, ‘closer to God’ as they join Bishop Tylka for Pentecost Mass

By Jennifer Willems | Jun 8, 2022

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Father Joseph Anderson

Fr. Anderson, marking 60th anniversary on June 3, says ‘It’s been a good life’

By Jennifer Willems | Jun 3, 2022

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One of the ways Msgr. Richard Pricco expresses his creativity is through this train village, which takes up the entire attic of his LaSalle home. It features Pricco's General Store and Annie's Cafe, named for his mother. His photo can be seen in the window of one of the buildings. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

After 60 years of priestly ministry, Msgr. Pricco continues to bless and feel blessed

By Jennifer Willems | Jun 3, 2022

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Father Thomas Taylor, parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish since 2016 and a priest of the Diocese of Peoria for nearly four decades, has been granted senior status effective June 15. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

To senior status: Father Thomas Taylor — juggler, chess expert, and a gentle priest

By Tom Dermody | Jun 1, 2022

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Father Vien Van Do holds a statue of Our Lady of Lavang given to him by the Altar and Rosary Society when he served at St. John the Baptist Parish in Bradford. He says God saved his life through the Blessed Mother’s protection on several occasions. “I carry her in my heart,” he adds. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

To senior status: Fr. Vien Van Do prayed for one Mass, God granted him 16,000

By Tom Dermody | Jun 1, 2022

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