By: By Tim Irwin Solemnity of Pentecost/May 24 Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1,24,29-30,31,34; Galatians 5:16-25 or 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13/Sequence: Veni, Sancte, Spiritus; John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 or John 20:19-23 The church offers a rich selection of readings for the celebration of Pentecost Sunday. Rightly so, as Pentecost celebrates both the beginning of the Catholic […]
Continue readingThose involved in promoting Catholic stewardship activities in parishes, schools, and institutions of the Diocese of Peoria are invited to attend the annual Diocesan Stewardship Conference on Wednesday, May 27, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. John Gibson, director of the Office of Development and Stewardship, said the morning is designed for pastors, development […]
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ROCK ISLAND — In observance of the Year of Consecrated Life, the public is invited to a “Celebrating Women Religious” event on Sunday, May 24, hosted by St. Pius X Parish. All Quad Cities area Sisters have been invited to the event, which is sponsored by the Faith in Action Committee of St. Pius X […]
Continue readingPRINCEVILLE — “Consecrate Them in the Truth” is the theme for the St. John Summer Conference, which will be held May 28-31 on the grounds of the Congregation of St. John, 11223 W. Legion Hall Road. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will join participants on Saturday, May 30, and celebrate Mass for them before lunch. […]
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Photo Caption: “The reason I’m sharing this story is to say that I know many women in our churches struggle with Mother’s Day,” writes Kim Padan. By: By Kim Padan EDITOR’S NOTE: The author is a member of St. Paul Parish in Danville. An inspirational speaker on faith, family, and pro-life topics, Padan sings in […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of six stories profiling the transitional deacons who will be ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 23. —– When Mary Beth Valle played the organ for Mass at Christ the King Church […]
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By: By Tom Dermody EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of six stories profiling the transitional deacons who will be ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 23. —– In the summer of 2008, Deacon Alex Millar had what he thought was his […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of six stories profiling the transitional deacons who will be ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 23. —– Deacon Matthew Deptula had everything the world told him he needed — a house, […]
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By: By Tom Dermody EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of six stories profiling the transitional deacons who will be ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 23. —– When Deacon Adam Cesarek considers the “big things” God has called him to do […]
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By: By Tom Dermody EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of six stories profiling the transitional deacons who will be ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 23. —– Deacon Erik Bolek is the picture of calm as ordination day approaches. “I’ve already […]
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