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 Deacon Joseph Baker went to the University of Illinois to study psychology and […]
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Photo Caption: Father John Cyr, parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Champaign, blesses the WLHF-LP radio equipment. The station began broadcasting EWTN programming on April 24. By: By Tom Dermody URBANA — Peggy Price has advice for those who feel God is asking them to do something they believe is impossible. “Just say ‘yes’ […]
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Photo Caption: Carey Mulligan and Tom Sturridge star in a scene from the movie “‘Far From the Madding Crowd.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. Rating: By Catholic News Service The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ […]
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By: By Father Tom Kelly Sixth Sunday of Easter/May 10Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 —– In today’s Gospel passage, John puts these words of Jesus to the disciples at the Last Supper: “Love one another as I have loved you.” The “as” carries the message that we must […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems Expressions of gratitude came in the form of prayer, certificates, praise and even song when 40 parish and community volunteers were honored at the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Appreciation Luncheon on April 23. The annual event was held at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The DCCW also honored […]
Continue readingGraduation ceremonies are scheduled in the coming weeks at the seven Catholic high schools and academies in the Diocese of Peoria. A total of 558 seniors are expected to receive diplomas. The following four schools will host graduations on Sunday, May 17: — The High School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign will have a […]
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By: By Tom Dermody ROCK ISLAND — Asked to describe Alleman High School in just a few words, Colin Letendre needed only one. Family. “It’s such a simple word, yet it is a strong and powerful word. The family commitment to Alleman goes way back,” said Letendre, 66, who has headed the Alleman family as […]
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Photo Caption: From left are Deacon Adam Cesarek, Deacon Jacob Valle, Deacon Alex Millar, Deacon Eric Bolek, Deacon Joseph Baker, and Deacon Matthew Deptula. Six men will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, during a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on Saturday, May 23. A reception […]
Continue readingLASALLE — A Polka Mass is planned for Saturday, May 9, at 4 p.m. at St. Hyacinth Church, 927 10th St. Music will be provided by the Polka Massters of Joliet.
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Photo Caption: Michael James Mette’s concert on May 3 is sponsored by St. Patrick Parish in Dwight and Sacred Heart Parish in Campus. DWIGHT — Michael James Mette, a Catholic musician and speaker, will present a concert on Sunday, May 3, in the parish hall of St. Patrick Church, 114 W. Mazon Ave. It will […]
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