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By: The Catholic Post - March 1, 2019 -
Movie Review
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry stars in a scene from the movie "A Madea Family Funeral." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Chip Bergman, Lionsgate)
By Catholic News Service Writer-director and star Tyler Perry has given his alter ego Mabel “Madea” Simmons a sweet and funny valedictory as she organizes a family funeral and dispenses relationship wisdom to younger family members caught in the pain of infidelity. It’s an immensely satisfying story that returns to the formula of Perry’s successful […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 28, 2019 -
Movie Review
Chloe Grace Moretz, Isabelle Huppert, Neil Jordan
Chloe Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert star in a scene from the movie "Greta." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Focus Features)
By Catholic News Service A naive waitress (Chloe Grace Moretz), still mourning the recent death of her mother, finds a lost handbag on a New York City subway train and, on returning it, discovers that its owner is a lonely French-accented widow (Isabelle Huppert). The two quickly bond, but all is not, of course, what […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - February 27, 2019 -
News Article
Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, National Catholic Sisters Week, Sister Sandra Brunenn
Quad Cities-area teens take a break from filming one of three videos in the "Listen Up" campaign sponsored by the Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. This one was filmed at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa. (Provided photo)
ROCK ISLAND — Listening can be an act of peacemaking and that concept is at the heart of a new video campaign sponsored by the Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, which includes the Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island. It will debut during National Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
News Article
The fish fry has become a savory staple of parish fellowship during Lent. (CNS/Frank J. Methe)
The following list was compiled from information provided to The Catholic Post. New listings will be featured as we are made aware. If your local fish dinner or Lenten meal is not included here, email information to cathpost@cdop.org. MORTON: The Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David, will hold a fish fry every Friday through […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
Book Review
Sister Diane VandeVoorde
Sister Diane VandeVoorde, OSF
How we know you: I am a Heading Avenue Franciscan and I live in West Peoria. Since I am a member of a diocesan community I’ve been in these parts doing ministry for many years. I currently serve as the liturgist and organist for my community as well as teach in the deacon/safe formation program. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
Book Review
Books, Cross, Fulton Sheen, Katie Bogner, Lent, Memento Mori
By Katie Bogner Lent: It’s a time to give up and take up. Alongside your Lenten sacrifices, we suggest you take up one of these powerful books as a guide to draw you closer to the Cross of our Savior. The Cries of Jesus from the Cross: An Anthology, by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, from […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
Featured Article
day of reflection, Lent, retreats, shroud
A cross is marked on the forehead of a woman during an Ash Wednesday Mass last year. In 2019, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6. (CNS/Reuters)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are some of the spiritual enrichment opportunities being offered at parishes and institutions around the Diocese of Peoria before and during Lent. To add to this list, email cathpost@cdop.org or call The Catholic Post at 1-800-340-5630. For a round-up of fish dinners, click here. — Soup suppers, speakers planned in Germantown Hills GERMANTOWN […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
News Article
Earl Billings stars in a scene from the movie "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer." (CNS/Hat Tip Films LLC)
CHAMPAIGN — Just before the spring 40 Days for Life campaign opens in the Champaign area, the public is invited to Holy Cross Parish Center, 405 W. Clark St., on Sunday, March 3, to view the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer,” the story of a Philadelphia abortionist who was sentenced to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 27, 2019 -
News Article
The Sacred Heart of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, drawn with colored pencils by Jill Rodts, is the signature piece for the Art of Faith show at Farrell Hall of St. Pius X Church in Rock Island. (Provided photo)
ROCK ISLAND — Artists and musicians for the Art of Faith, a juried sacred art show and sale being held this weekend, have been announced by Jill Rodts, founder and organizer. This year’s theme is “The Merciful Love of Jesus — Art of the Sacred Heart.” People may come and meet the artists, be serenaded […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - February 27, 2019 -
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Bishop Jenky, Father Kyle Lucas, grief, Peoria Notre Dame, Randy Simmons, Sister Sara Kowal
In the week between Randy Simmons' Feb. 19 death and Feb. 26 funeral, students at Peoria Notre Dame High School found creative ways to support and encourage one another, and pay tribute to their beloved principal. (Provided photo)
The morning after his death, Randy Simmons was remembered during an all-school Mass at Peoria Notre Dame High School, where he had served as principal for six years. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, was the main celebrant for the liturgy and in his homily he called Simmons “a gifted educator” and man of strong faith. […]
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