The Catholic Post Month: July 2023 - Page 3

Totus Tuus: Helping young people take a summer plunge into the waters of faith

By: The Catholic Post - July 10, 2023 - Featured Article

Children of the Danville Vicariate say good morning to heaven as part of the Totus Tuus morning “pump up” at Schlarman Academy on June 21. (The Catholic Post/Paul Thomas Moore)

By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post DANVILLE — In approximately 50 dioceses across North America, it wouldn’t be summer without Totus Tuus. The Diocese of Peoria is one of them. This year, 22 parishes are hosting the weeklong program with daytime itineraries for children entering grades one through six, and evening schedules for teens […]

Policies and procedures relating to allegations of sexual abuse of minors

By: The Catholic Post - July 10, 2023 - Featured Article

Diocese of Peoria Policies and Procedures Relating to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons or by Lay Employees or Volunteers Diócesis de Peoria Políticas y Procedimientos Relacionados con Acusaciones de Abuso Sexual de Menores por Sacerdotes o Diáconos o por Empleados Laicos o Voluntarios

“Insidious: The Red Door” (Sony)

By: The Catholic Post - July 9, 2023 - Movie Review

Patrick Wilson stars in a scene from the movie “Insidious: The Red Door.” The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. (OSV News photo/Boris Martin, Sony)

By OSV News A decade after being hypnotized to erase the memories of the paranormal trauma they had suffered in this franchise’s 2011 kick-off, a father (Patrick Wilson, who also directed) and his now college-age son (Ty Simpkins) find that such artificially induced forgetfulness is not a permanent solution since their persistent demonic tormentors have […]

“Joy Ride” (Lionsgate)

By: The Catholic Post - July 9, 2023 - Movie Review

Sabrina Wu, Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, and Sherry Cola star in a scene from the movie “Joy Ride.” The OSV News classification is O -- morally offensive. (OSV News photo/Ed Araquel, Lionsgate)

By OSV News Raunchy comic road movie in which an Asian American lawyer (Ashley Park) embarks on a crucial business trip to China accompanied by her best friend since childhood (Sherry Cola), a quirky artist whose command of Mandarin qualifies her to serve as interpreter. The duo soon becomes a quartet with the addition of […]

Central Illinois Right to Life rally explores many facets of respect for life

By: The Catholic Post - July 7, 2023 - Featured Article

Elaine Riddick, involuntarily sterilized through a eugenics program in North Carolina in 1968, chats with Sister Mary Faustina Chesnut, OSF, at the Life and Freedom Rally sponsored by Central Illinois Right to Life on June 24 at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Paul Thomas Moore)

By Paul Thomas Moore Central Illinois Right to Life marked the first anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade while recognizing a related fight for the dignity of human life. Ken Goins, CIRTL president, said this year’s Life and Freedom Rally on June 24 […]

Catholic Charismatic Renewal conference is July 22 in Peoria

By: The Catholic Post - July 7, 2023 - News Article

Mike Nolan

“I Have Loved You with an Everlasting Love” is the theme for the 37th annual Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference on Saturday, July 22. It will be held at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. Madison Ave., in Peoria. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with the conference starting at 9:15 a.m. The speaker will be Mike […]

Homily: Father Harold Datzman has taken his place ‘among the heroes of the faith’

By: The Catholic Post - July 7, 2023 - Uncategorized

Abbot Michael Calhoun, OSB

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is the full text of the homily given by Abbot Michael Calhoun, OSB, at the funeral Mass for Father Harold Datzman, OSB, who died June 24, 2023. — On behalf of all at St. Bede I want to extend our condolences to Father Harold’s family, especially his sisters who are here with […]

Resisting evil and working for more faith

By: The Catholic Post - July 7, 2023 - Columnists

Cause of Our Joy l Katie Faley I’ve always been a devourer of books. I’ll read just about anything, but I especially love non-fiction stories of World War II and the Holocaust. I’ve picked up on a recurring theme throughout many of these WWII and Holocaust stories I’ve read. Having faith takes work. The book […]

The freedom of God’s wisdom

By: The Catholic Post - July 7, 2023 - Living the Word

Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB

Living the Word l Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time l July 9 Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13-14; Romans 8:9,11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 When I hear the words of today’s Gospel “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves,” […]

Fun and faith mix with diocesan presence at West Peoria Fourth of July Parade

By: Jennifer Willems - July 4, 2023 - Featured Article

The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Heading Avenue Franciscans, wave to their neighbors in West Peoria who lined the city's streets for the 51st annual Fourth of July Parade. The banners on their trailer reminded people that they seek to be "a caring, praying presence" in the community. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

WEST PEORIA — People filled the streets of West Peoria for the 51st annual Fourth of July Parade, which celebrated the 247th anniversary of the birth of the United States and those who have served her. But first, they remembered that we are “one nation, under God.” Bishop Louis Tylka gave the invocation for the […]

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