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“Unbroken: Path to Redemption” (Pure Flix)

By: The Catholic Post - September 14, 2018 - Movie Review " Billy Graham, "Unbroken", Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini

The Rev. Billy Graham is portrayed by his grandson Will Graham in a scene from the movie "Unbroken: Path to Redemption." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Universal)

By Catholic News Service More artful than many faith-motivated movies, this sequel and conversion story continues the biography of Olympic runner-turned-war-hero Louie Zamperini (likable Samuel Hunt). Having survived the downing of his plane over the Pacific, a long period adrift at sea and torturous captivity by the Japanese, events related in the 2014 original, helmed […]

Image of Mary enshrined in Bloomington as presence of Indian Catholics grows

By: Jennifer Willems - September 13, 2018 - Featured Article Father Dustin Schultz, India, Indian, Our Lady of Good Health, St. Patrick Church of Merna, statue, Vailankanni

The statue of Our Lady of Good Health (Vailankanni, India) is carried throughout St. Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington, while members of the assembly pray the rosary as they follow in procession. Taking the Blessed Mother to a place of honor in the church are (from left) Carlo Selvaraj, Francis Gonsalves, Paul Prabhu, and Joachim Roshan. Not seen on the far side are Xavier Madanu and Christuraj A. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

BLOOMINGTON — As she always has, the Blessed Virgin Mary brought people together and then pointed them to her Son as the Indian Catholics of Bloomington-Normal celebrated the feast of her nativity on Sept. 8 at St. Patrick Church of Merna. The Mass included the blessing of a statue of Our Lady of Good Health, […]

Do we see Jesus as he really is, or more like how we want him to be?

By: The Catholic Post - September 13, 2018 - Living the Word

Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB

By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Sept. 16 Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 On his 51st birthday, H. Jackson Brown decided to jot down some of the lessons he had learned during his lifetime. He compiled a book after writing his own stories and asking others to do the same. […]

U.S. bishops tell Pope Francis that abuse scandal has ‘lacerated’ the church

By: The Catholic Post - September 13, 2018 - Featured Article

Pope Francis greets Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, during a meeting with officials of the conference at the Vatican Sept. 13. Also pictured are Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice president of the conference, and Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, general secretary of the conference. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the church in the United States has been “lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse.” “He listened very deeply from the heart,” said a statement released after the meeting Sept. 13. Cardinal Daniel […]

Love of God, ready smiles equip new Moline directors of religious education

By: Jennifer Willems - September 12, 2018 - Featured Article

Anabel Torres and Yuliana Avalos make preparations for the beginning of faith formation classes at St. Mary Parish in Moline. They are among hundreds of religious educators across the Diocese of Peoria who will be honored this weekend for Catechetical Sunday. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

MOLINE — Yuliana Avalos and Anabel Torres may be brand new co-directors of religious education at St. Mary Parish, but they already have two of the most valuable tools needed to spread the faith. One is their passionate love of God. The other is a ready smile. “I always knew that God loved me because […]

Thomas More Society president Brejcha will keynote Respect Life Dinner Oct. 7

By: The Catholic Post - September 12, 2018 - News Article

Tom Brejcha

Tom Brejcha, president and chief counsel of the Thomas More Society, will be the keynote speaker for the 37th annual Respect Life Dinner in Peoria on Sunday, Oct. 7. His presentation will follow the dinner and program that begins at 6 p.m. at Barrack’s Cater Inn, 1224 Pioneer Parkway in Peoria. Tickets must be purchased […]

Rally on Sept. 25 to open Peoria’s fall campaign of 40 Days for Life

By: Tom Dermody - September 12, 2018 - Uncategorized

A kickoff rally for the Peoria 40 Days for Life campaign will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Riverside Community Church, 207 N.E. Monroe. Andrew Whalen of Prayer and Justice Ministries will be the featured speaker. Information about this fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign, which will include a […]

‘Prayers answered’: Champaign abortion provider stops after 40 Days for Life

By: Tom Dermody - September 12, 2018 - Featured Article 40 Days for Life, Champaign, Renee Mullen, Women's Health Practice

Participants in the 40 Days for Life campaign are pictured this spring outside Women's Health Practice, 2125 S. Neil St. in Champaign. The facility, which offers gynecology, obstetrics, and other services for women, reportedly stopped performing abortions on April 1. Renee Mullen, volunteer coordinator for the local 40 Days for Life, is seen holding the sign at right. (Provided photo)

CHAMPAIGN — Organizers of this area’s 40 Days for Life campaign reacted with joy, amazement, and gratitude to word that Women’s Health Practice of Champaign stopped providing abortions just days after the pro-life group’s spring campaign. “Everyone I know is saying it’s fantastic,” said Renee Mullen, volunteer coordinator for the local peaceful, prayerful public witness […]

“The Predator” (Fox)

By: The Catholic Post - September 12, 2018 - Movie Review

This is a scene from the movie "The Predator." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (CNS/Fox)

By Catholic News Service The sixth film appearance of the eponymous creature from outer space, directed and co-written by Shane Black, features predictable mayhem and bloodshed, but also unwelcome vulgarity and tasteless humor, making this questionable viewing even for grown-ups. An army ranger (Boyd Holbrook) encounters the creature and steals its helmet and armor, which […]

Catholic women throughout diocese are invited to convene Oct. 27 in Champaign

By: Jennifer Willems - September 12, 2018 - Featured Article Bonnie Engstrom, Champaign, convention, DCCW, Kim Padan

The convention speakers are Joann Hillebrand of Oakbrook, past president of the National Council of Catholic Women, and Bonnie Engstrom of Washington, who has a special connectoin to Venerable Fulton Sheen.

Women throughout central Illinois are invited to take a Saturday off and travel to Champaign to share stories of faith, plan for the future, and encourage one another to “cling to the truth of the Catholic faith” at the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s biennial convention. It will be held Oct. 27 at St. […]

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