Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and Father Philip Halfacre (carrying monstrance) lead a procession at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Streator on June 26. By: By Jennifer Willems STREATOR — New beginnings and age-old symbols of faith mixed for Streator Catholics on June 26 when they gathered to celebrate the installation of […]
Continue readingImagine if Edward Cooney, who 100 years ago was named the founding president of a new organization called the Catholic Press Association, were to be transported in time from that era to today. How could Cooney possibly comprehend the changes and challenges unfolding in our digital age, evidenced anew last week when Pope Benedict XVI […]
Continue readingBishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced an approaching transition in leadership within the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate. Msgr. Charles Beebe, who has guided the diaconate program for 19 years as formation director and episcopal vicar, will leave those posts following the ordination of the diocese’s ninth class of permanent deacons on May […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Talk to somebody who is involved in the permanent diaconate, parish ministry or spiritual renewal programs around the Diocese of Peoria and the odds are good they will credit a Cursillo for how they are serving God today. “It’s changed people’s lives,” said Deacon John Skender, spiritual director of Cursillo in […]
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Photo Caption: Jesuit Volunteer Colleen Swanson, left, shares a smile with Richard Davis. Swanson completed a year of service at Davis’ inner-city Nashville school. By: By Jennifer Willems Coming from a family of teachers, it’s no surprise that Colleen Swanson would make that her career, too. Double majoring in elementary education and special education at […]
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