The Catholic Post Month: February 2018 - Page 3

Mass, programs welcome Urbana and Danville medical centers into OSF ‘family’

By: Tom Dermody - February 14, 2018 - Featured Article Danville, OSF, OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center, OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center, Presence Health, Urbana

Msgr. Mark Merdian, episcopal vicar for health care in the Diocese of Peoria, accepts a framed portrait of Mother M. Frances Krasse, foundress of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, from Sister Judith Ann Duvall, OSF. A Celebration Mass on Feb. 1 marked the transition of Catholic medical centers in Urbana and Danville into the OSF HealthCare System and honored the religious communities that are part of their histories. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Intense overnight preparation led to a morning of celebratory prayer as Catholic medical centers in Urbana and Danville were welcomed into the OSF HealthCare family on Feb. 1. “Throughout the history of religious orders in the church, one order has completed its mission and another carries it forward. This is the setting in which we […]

“Fifty Shades Freed” (Universal)

By: The Catholic Post - February 14, 2018 - Movie Review

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan star in a scene from the movie "Fifty Shades Freed." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. (CNS photo/Universal)

By Catholic News Service Absurdities alternate with exploitative sex scenes in this screen version of the third novel in E.L. James’ tawdry trilogy. With their sadomasochistic relationship now solemnized by marriage, a fabulously wealthy, controlling tycoon (Jamie Dornan) and his mousy book editor of a bride (Dakota Johnson) look forward to a life of private […]

Nearly 300 to take next step in faith journey during Rites of Election

By: The Catholic Post - February 14, 2018 - News Article Rite of Election, St. Mary's Cathedral

Sister Paulette Joerger, OP, of St. Malachy Parish in Rantoul introduces a candidate to Bishop Jenky during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion last spring. This year's ceremonies will take place Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. (The Catholic Post file/Jennifer Willems)

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will welcome nearly 300 children, women and men to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria over the next two weekends as they begin the final period of preparation to be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will be celebrated […]

God pursues us, again and again, inviting and guiding us to what is good

By: The Catholic Post - February 14, 2018 - Living the Word

Shawn Reeves

By Shawn Reeves First Sunday of Lent/Feb. 18 Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25:4-5,6-7,8-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 Catholics are often accused of a mentality of “earning” our salvation, of emphasizing our response to God as if we were the singular cause of graces received. However, my observation is that all Christians fall prey to an exaggeration […]

Homily excerpts from the funeral Mass in Bloomington for Msgr. Gregory Ketcham

By: Tom Dermody - February 12, 2018 - Uncategorized

Msgr. Gregory Ketcham

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are excerpts from the homily at the funeral Mass at St. Patrick Church of Merna on Feb. 12 for Msgr. Gregory Ketcham. (See his obituary here.) The homilist was Father James J. Seitz, a priest of the Diocese of Winona and longtime friend. I have a new family. You have adopted me. […]

“The 15:17 to Paris” (Warner Bros.)

By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2018 - Movie Review

Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler and Spencer Stone portray themselves in the movie "15:17 to Paris." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/courtesy Warner Bros.)

By Catholic News Service Uneven drama recounting the circumstances that led up to the thwarting, in August 2015, of a terrorist attack and potential massacre on the train of the title. Traveling from Amsterdam to the French capital as tourists, a trio of Americans (Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone all portraying themselves), two […]

Services in Bloomington and Hancock County for Msgr. Gregory Ketcham, 50

By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2018 - News Article Bloomington, funeral, Msgr. Ketcham, St. John's Catholic Newman Center, St. Patrick Church of Merna, University of Illinois

Msgr. Gregory Ketcham

BLOOMINGTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Patrick Church of Merna here on Monday for Msgr. Gregory Ketcham, 50, pastor emeritus who died at the parish rectory on Feb. 9, 2018 — 20 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer. “Grace flowed through him,” said Father James Seitz of Msgr. Ketcham, […]

Visiting Rock Island, Gov. Rauner reiterates tax credit scholarship support

By: Jennifer Willems - February 7, 2018 - Featured Article Gov. Bruce Rauner, Invest in Kids Act, Jordan Catholic School, Rock Island, tax credit scholarships

Gov. Bruce Rauner gestures as he takes questions from students at Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island during a visit on Feb. 2. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

ROCK ISLAND — Before the Jordan Catholic School community wrapped up Catholic Schools Week, they received a special visit from Gov. Bruce Rauner, who thanked the teachers for their hard work and expressed his support for tax credit scholarships. The Invest in Kids Act, which he signed into law on Aug. 31, 2017, provides tax […]

Diocese remains confident as Sheen legal case returns to original New York court

By: The Catholic Post - February 7, 2018 - Featured Article Appeal, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, beatification, court, Diocese of Peoria, New York, Sheen

The New York court has granted Joan Sheen Cunningham the right to remove the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (pictured), from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City for transfer to St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria.

The Diocese of Peoria remained confident that legal issues surrounding the transfer of the remains of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen from New York to Peoria will soon be resolved after the New York Court of Appeals on Feb. 6 sent the case back to the original court for an evidentiary hearing. “Please continue your prayers […]

“Peter Rabbit” (Columbia)

By: The Catholic Post - February 5, 2018 - Movie Review Beatrix Potter, James Corden

Peter Rabbit, voiced by James Corden, appears in the animated movie "Peter Rabbit." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Sony Pictures)

By Catholic News Service The anthropomorphic characters in Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s books are showcased but also transformed in this manic comedy, a mix of live action and CGI animation directed and co-written by Will Gluck. The eponymous bunny (voice of James Corden), here a fast-talking juvenile delinquent, a hipster dude with a nasty murderous […]

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