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By: The Catholic Post - November 25, 2019 -
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The first candle of the Advent wreath is seen lit. Advent begins on Nov. 28. (CNS/Katie Rutter)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is a list of Advent-related activities in the Diocese of Peoria made known to The Catholic Post. — Life is Sweet hosting ‘Happy Holi-daze’ Dec. 2 CHAMPAIGN — National newspaper columnist Lori Borgman will present “Happy Holi-daze” on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Holy Cross Parish Center, 405 W. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 22, 2019 -
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Members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George serving in the Diocese of Peoria are pictured at a gathering earlier this year at St. Catherine Convent on Wagner Lane in Peoria. The community also has convents in Champaign and Rock Island in the Diocese of Peoria. (Provided photo)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following account was submitted by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, a community that has had a presence in the Diocese of Peoria since 1991 and currently has 15 members serving here. — The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George would like to announce the […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 22, 2019 -
News Article
Alice Dobbeleare, Father Klamut, food pantry, Ken Collinson, Milan
The Milan Christian Food Pantry will move to this new location at 225 E. 1st St. in early 2020. Donated by longtime Milan attorney Ken Collinson, the building's interior has been extensively remodeled and the exterior will soon receive new siding. (Provided photo)
MILAN — “A wonderful gift from God.” That’s how Alice Dobbeleare describes the soon-to-be new location for the Milan Christian Food Pantry. For five years the pantry — a joint venture of five area churches, including St. Ambrose Parish in Milan and St. Patrick Parish, Andalusia — has operated out of rented space at 128 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 21, 2019 -
Movie Review
Chadwick Boseman and Sienna Miller star in a scene from the movie "21 Bridges." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (CNS/STXfilms)
By Catholic News Service Harshly violent crime drama that never explores the many themes it hints at raising. After a major drug theft ends with the grisly deaths of eight police officers, a detective (Chadwick Boseman) who has, for years, tried to avenge the demise of his father in the line of duty, is among […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 20, 2019 -
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Father Timothy Hepner invites an "army of pray-ers" to join him in meditating on Scriptures for 15 minutes a day in the Diocese of Peoria Advent Lectio Divina Challenge. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
By Father Timothy Hepner Lots of people talk to God. But how often does he speak back? How many of us, like Mary, actually believe in a God made flesh who is intimately involved in our lives, rather than just “the man upstairs”? How many of us dialogue with Him each day, sharing our hearts […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 20, 2019 -
Living the Word
Shawn Reeves
By Shawn Reeves Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe/Nov. 24 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 In a time and place forged by the egalitarian ideals of our nation’s founders, it can be hard to see why we should celebrate Christ as King. At the same time, many modern […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 20, 2019 -
Movie Review
Fred Rogers, Matthew Rhys, Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks stars in a scene from the movie "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Sony)
By Catholic News Service Assigned, much against his will, to profile public television children’s show host Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks), a troubled, cynical reporter (Matthew Rhys) finds his life transformed by the friendship into which his gentle, wise and unflappable new acquaintance gradually draws him, a bond that affects both his fraught relationship with his […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 20, 2019 -
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beatification, Bishop Jenky, Fulton Sheen, Msgr. Deptula, Msgr. Gray, Msgr. Soseman, Patricia Gibson
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured in an undated file photo. (CNS)
With joy and thanksgiving, officials and faithful throughout the Diocese of Peoria and around the globe welcomed Monday’s announcement that Pope Francis has called for the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in Peoria on Dec. 21, 2019. “It was a surprise, an early Christmas present from the pope, and it is truly a […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 19, 2019 -
Movie Review
Elsa, voice of Idina Menzel, and other animated characters appear in the movie "Frozen II." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Disney)
By Catholic News Service When a queen endowed with the magical power to create ice and snow (voice of Idina Menzel) hears a voice calling her into the wilderness beyond her realm and holding out to her the prospect of discovering the origins of her supernatural gift, she responds by embarking on a quest. She’s […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 18, 2019 -
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This is a screenshot from celebratesheen.com, a website that will offer updated information regarding the Dec. 21 beatification ceremonies for Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Diocese of Peoria issued the following press release on Monday afternoon, Nov. 18. PEORIA, IL: It is with great joy and thanksgiving that the Most Reverend Daniel Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois announces that he received notification from the Vatican today that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has […]
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