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First ‘Catholic Journaling Bible’ invites creativity as it deepens user’s prayer life

By: The Catholic Post - November 8, 2018 - Book Review

Various materials can be used inside the Catholic Journaling Bible, ranging from regular pencils and pens to fancier gel pens or brush tip pens, as well as watercolor paints, colored pencils, stickers, and markers.

By Katie Bogner In centuries past, quiet scriptoriums were once filled with monks diligently copying by hand the Books of Sacred Scripture. The scribes provided texts long before the time of printing presses and would spend years making these invaluable copies. At times, it wasn’t just text that was the work of their hands. These […]

‘Alleged miracle’ story a highlight of PDCCW convention Oct. 27

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - News Article alleged miracle, Bonnie Engstrom, Fulton Sheen

Bonnie Engstrom stands in front of a photo of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen as she concludes her presentation on the alleged miraculous healing of her son, James Fulton Engstrom, that is attributed to Sheen's intercession. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

CHAMPAIGN — Even after eight years, Bonnie Engstrom gets choked up when she tells the story of her son’s birth and the role she believes Venerable Fulton J. Sheen played in his miraculous healing. “Officially this is an alleged miracle,” Engstrom was quick to point out at the beginning of her talk at the 2018 […]

First year of tax credit scholarships sees ‘overwhelming demand’; donors sought

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - News Article Anthony Holter, Empower Illinois, Invest in Kids Act, tax credit scholarships

(UPDATED Nov. 9, 2018, to reflect a change of location for the Nov. 15 training meeting from the Spalding Pastoral Center to Peoria Notre Dame.) The first year of tax credit scholarships awarded as part of the Invest in Kids Act is coming to an end, but the work is just beginning for schools, parents […]

Overall Catholic school enrollment slips in diocese, but bright spots evident

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - Featured Article Catholic schools, enrollment, Jerry Sanderson, Kewanee, Visitation School

Sheila Cromien, principal of Visitaton Catholic School in Kewanee, and Father Johndamaseni Zilimu, pastor, sit in the middle of the school's students and teachers as the academic year begins. While enrollment has dropped in diocesan schools, Visitation's principal and pastor have worked to increase enrollment there by nearly 55 percent over the last five years. (Provided photo)

Enrollment in the 42 Catholic schools of the Diocese of Peoria has declined by 307 students since last year, but there are some bright spots to be found among the numbers. With 8,185 elementary students and 2,026 secondary students, the schools enroll a total of 10,211 children. The total last year was 10,518, with 8,427 […]

Women connect, encourage one another at convention in Champaign

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - Featured Article Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Joann Hillebrand, Kim Padan, National Council of Catholic Women

Bobbi Hynes of St. Mary, Bloomington, shares a concern about those who are leaving the church as part the morning session at the 2018 biennial convention of the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Speaker Joann Hillebrand said the National Council of Catholic Women was formed nearly 100 years ago to "unite the efforts of women in the church, in family and in society." (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

CHAMPAIGN — All organizations struggle from time to time. The same is true of the National Council of Catholic Women, said former president Joann Hillebrand of Oakbrook. “There are times where you’re barely existing, where you’re having difficulty getting people to come to your meetings, having parishes affiliate. Stick with it. Eventually you’ll be strong […]

Nazareth House retreat center razed; new complex to be completed by 2020

By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2018 - News Article Andrew Hagemann, Henry, Nazareth House, retreat center

Nazareth House near Henry, built in 1962 and known for many years as King's House, has been razed and a new diocesan retreat center will be constructed on the site near Henry.

Construction is expected to begin next spring on a new Nazareth House retreat center complex near Henry. The former Nazareth House — built in 1962 on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River northeast of Henry and for many years known as King’s House — has been razed, according to an update given to priests of […]

Freedom-from-pornography ministry is part of evangelization today, priests told

By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2018 - News Article Assembly Days, Father Sean Kilcawley, Peoria, pornography, priests

Father Sean Kilcawley speaks to priests of the Diocese of Peoria who gathered Oct. 23-24 for their annual Assembly Days at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Pornography is so prevalent in our culture that working to free Catholics from it should not be viewed as a “special ministry” but rather a “foundation for the evangelization work of the church.” That was one message brought to priests of the Diocese of Peoria Oct. 23 by Father Sean Kilcawley, a priest of the […]

“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (Universal)

By: The Catholic Post - November 7, 2018 - Movie Review Benedict Cumberbatch, Dr. Seuss, Grinch, Theodor Geisel

The Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is seen with Max the dog in the animated movie "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. (CNS/Universal)

By Catholic News Service This adaptation of Theodor Geisel’s 1957 children’s fable “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” is an extravagant animated adventure, directed by Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney and narrated by Pharrell Williams. The eponymous grump (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch) lives high above the hamlet of Whoville with his loyal dog by this side. […]

“The Girl in the Spider’s Web” (Columbia)

By: The Catholic Post - November 7, 2018 - Movie Review Claire Foy, Stieg Larsson

Claire Foy stars in a scene from the movie "The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling.(CNS/Sony)

By Catholic News Service Bitter espionage drama, set in Sweden, in which the title character (Claire Foy), a skilled computer hacker with a dark past who also dabbles in vigilantism, agrees to help a disaffected U.S. intelligence operative (Stephen Merchant) steal a program he created from the National Security Agency. Since the program enables anyone […]

40 Spalding-Bergan vets take Honor Flight, honor the ‘Ten on the Wall’

By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2018 - Featured Article Bergan, Brophy, Honor Flight, LaHood, Peoria Notre Dame, Spalding, Ten on the Wall, veterans, Vietnam

Five of the 40 alumni of the former Spalding Institute or Bergan High School in Peoria who took part in the Honor Flight place their hands on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Their reflection creates a symbolic illustration of the "Ten on the Wall" --those graduates from the Catholic high schools in Peoria who were killed in the convlick or are missing in action. Photo courtesy OneNine Images/Andy Brophy

Our nation celebrates and thanks its military veterans this weekend, but almost a month ago the Peoria Catholic high school community remembered and honored the sacrifices of its alumni who served during the Vietnam War era. Forty alumni of the former Spalding Institute and Bergan High School who are Vietnam or Vietnam-era veterans were among […]

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