By: By Jennifer Willems While total enrollment in Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria has declined by 1.3 percent from last year — from 11,221 to 11,079 — nearly half the schools are reporting increases. “The bright spot for the diocese has been Region 3,” said Jerry Sanderson, associate superintendent of schools. “Region 3 […]
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Photo Caption: Sacred artist Neilson Carlin poses with six of the 12 paintings of saints he created for existing arched niches in the sanctuary of Epiphany Church in Normal. The paintings were installed Feb. 6. By: By Tom Dermody NORMAL — Those attending Mass at Epiphany Church here have a new and powerful reminder that […]
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Photo Caption: “Fortifying Faith, Marriage and Family” will be the theme of presentations by syndicated talk show host, author, and motivational speaker Teresa Tomeo. OTTAWA — Catholics from throughout the Ottawa area are invited to hear a presentation by syndicated talk show host, author, and motivational speaker Teresa Tomeo the afternoon of Sunday, March 8, […]
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Photo Caption: Presenting the mission will be Jon Leonetti, an international Catholic speaker, author and radio host from Des Moines, Iowa. DWIGHT — St. Patrick Parish will host a “Surge of the Heart” Parish Mission featuring Jon Leonetti from Sunday, Feb. 15, to Tuesday, Feb. 17. All presentations will be held from 7 to 8 […]
Continue readingOur new, entertaining two-minute promotional video is getting rave reviews! Featuring a fluffy dog, a charming child, a priest and sister, as well as a surprise appearance from someone who is world famous, it can be viewed above. Want to enter our “We Can’t Afford a Super Bowl Ad” contest? Simply “like,” comment on, or […]
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By: By Tom Dermody The choice to send a child to a Catholic school is an investment that pays dividends long after diplomas are handed out, three successful graduates testified as Catholic Schools Week began. “Like a lot of kids, I probably did not realize at the time what impact my faith would have on […]
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By: By Tim Irwin Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Feb. 1 Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,7-9; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 Funnyman Will Ferrell portraying anchorman Ron Burgundy has created a pop culture sensation with the line, “I don’t know how to put this, but I’m kind of a big deal.” It shows up on posters, t-shirts, […]
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By: By Tom Dermody CAPTION: Surrounded by members of the eighth grade class of St. Thomas School in Philo as well as parish and school officials, Robert Trost of Dallas, Texas, presents a symbolic check to Bishop Jenky representing his $1 million gift to his former grade school. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody) —– PHILO — […]
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