The Catholic Post Month: December 2021 - Page 2

“American Underdog” (Lionsgate)

By: The Catholic Post - December 23, 2021 - Movie Review

Anna Paquin and Zachary Levi star in a scene from the movie "American Underdog." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Michael Kubeisy, Lionsgate)

By Catholic News Service Cheerful, lively biopic tracing the initial challenges and eventual rise to stardom of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi). Though he proves himself an outstanding player in college, Warner’s alma mater is too far down on the pecking order for any pro team to consider drafting him or giving him a […]

“The Matrix Resurrections” (Warner Bros.)

By: The Catholic Post - December 21, 2021 - Movie Review

Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss star in a scene from the 2021 film "The Matrix Resurrections." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Murray Close, courtesy Warner Bros.)

By Catholic News Service As this third sci-fi sequel — set 20 years after the last installment — opens, the computer whiz protagonist of the series (Keanu Reeves), once a rebel against the mental enslavement by which a race of intelligent machines kept vast numbers of humans trapped in the simulated reality of the title […]

“Sing 2” (Universal)

By: The Catholic Post - December 21, 2021 - Movie Review

This is an image for the movie "Sing 2." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Universal)

By Catholic News Service Writer-director Garth Jennings’ follow-up to his 2016 animated jukebox musical finds that comedy’s ensemble of animal entertainers aiming for the big time. Led by the koala theater owner (voice of Matthew McConaughey) who brought them together in the kickoff, the singers and hoofers (voiced, among others, by Tori Kelly, Reese Witherspoon, […]

Ribbon-cutting in downtown Peoria for OSF HealthCare Ministry Headquarters

By: Tom Dermody - December 17, 2021 - Featured Article

The new OSF HealthCare Ministry Headquarters at 124 S.W. Adams St. in downtown Peoria provides the backdrop as members of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and other OSF leaders are joined by city, state, and federal dignitaries as well as project and labor leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 17. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

The health care ministry of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis has long been a part of the City of Peoria’s landscape. With a seven-story historic building transformed to serve as OSF HealthCare’s new Ministry Headquarters, it is now part of the downtown’s skyline and revitalization. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Dec. 17 […]

‘Seeing the Face of God’ — a Christmas message from Bishop Louis Tylka

By: The Catholic Post - December 17, 2021 - Uncategorized

The Nativity of Our Lord is depicted in this section of a larger stained glass window from the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at the Diocese of Peoria's new Sacre-Coeur Retreat Center in Magnolia. It is one of nine windows from Germany that formerly adorned Sacred Chruch in Rutland and have now found a new home in the retreat center's main chapel. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Once again, we find ourselves prepared to welcome Christ in the celebration of Christmas. We have decorated our tree, wrapped the presents, and prepared our homes and meals. But more importantly, we have spiritually readied ourselves to welcome the truth of this holiday — our Savior has been born! Each time we delve into the […]

Deadline nears to join bus pilgrimage to March for Life Chicago on Jan. 8

By: The Catholic Post - December 17, 2021 - News Article

The Diocese of Peoria’s Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring a bus pilgrimage on Saturday, Jan. 8, to attend the March for Life Chicago 2022. Space is limited, and reservations must be made by Thursday, Dec. 23. The bus pilgrimage is open only to those 18 and older, and online registration can be done at cdop.weshareonline.org/MarchforLife-Chicago2022. […]

Women ‘connect’ at Christmas cookie decorating workshop at Metamora parish

By: Jennifer Willems - December 17, 2021 - News Article

Heather Ladwig decorates a sugar cookie during a workshop hosted by Women Connect, a ministry of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary Parish, Metamora. She came with her mother and grandmother as a way for the three of them to do something together. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

METAMORA — Who doesn’t like to make and eat Christmas cookies? Exactly. That’s what made for a winning event hosted by Women Connect, a ministry of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary Church here. Held over two nights just before Thanksgiving, the holiday sugar cookie decorating workshop drew about 50 women, which exceeded […]

Service learning helps Catholic schools be year-round gifts to their communities

By: Jennifer Willems - December 17, 2021 - Featured Article

Students and faculty at St. Malachy School in Geneseo celebrated Thanksgiving by collecting food items for the Geneseo/Atkinson Food Pantry and offering them during a school Mass. Principal Tim Smith said it was obvious one third-grader had something on her mind, however. “She turned around to me and said, ‘Mr. Smith, I need to go […]

Renovation is blessed during open house at St. Matthew School in Champaign

By: Jennifer Willems - December 17, 2021 - Featured Article

After offering a prayer of blessing for the renovated St. Matthew School in Champaign, Msgr. Stanley Deptula, pastor, sprinkles holy water on Michelle Biggs, principal, and her new office space. The renovations were made possible by the Vision Capital Campaign, which raised more than $4 million. (The Catholic Post)

CHAMPAIGN — With a vision, anything is possible. Just ask the members of St. Matthew Parish and School. Despite the pandemic, they were able to raise $4.4 million to renovate the 60-year-old school — from the studs out — and create a new learning environment for the 398 students there. They got to see what […]

Life and teachings of Archbishop Sheen recalled at retreat, anniversary Mass

By: Tom Dermody - December 17, 2021 - Featured Article

Robert Littmann of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria holds a book with an image of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen as he an other participants in a "Sheen Experience Retreat and Pilgrimage" pray at the sainthood candidate's tomb at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria on Dec. 4. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

The life and teachings of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen were recalled in special ways in early December. On the weekend of Dec. 3-5, nearly 30 pilgrims gathered at the Diocese of Peoria’s new Sacré-Coeur Retreat Center in Magnolia for its first “Sheen Experience Retreat and Pilgrimage.” And on Dec. 9 — the 42nd anniversary of […]

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