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By: Jennifer Willems - June 20, 2018 -
Featured Article
crucifix, Father Jim Pankiewicz, Heritage Restoration, Heritage Restoratoin, Sophia's Kitchen
The steeple of St. Joseph Church in Peoria rises behind the new crucifix, made by Heritage Restoration and Design Studio and recently installed in front of Sophia's Kitchen. (Provided photo)
People who are homeless, unemployed and underemployed have found a kindred spirit waiting for them at Sophia’s Kitchen in Peoria. He’s the one on the crucifix in the parking lot at 103 S. Richard Pryor Place. Fully divine and fully human, Jesus knew what it was like to be in pain, said Father Jim Pankiewicz, […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 20, 2018 -
Featured Article
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, body, court, Joan Sheen Cunningham, New York
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured preaching in an undated photo. (CNS file photo)
The niece of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has again been granted the legal right to transfer her uncle’s mortal remains from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. The Diocese of Peoria reacted with “great joy” to the ruling in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham’s petition issued June 8 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 20, 2018 -
News Article
Julie Carrick
RAPIDS CITY — “Intentional Disciples: Mary, the Apostles and Us” is the theme for a presentation planned for Monday, July 2, at St. John the Baptist Church, 1413 Third Ave. It will begin at 7 p.m. and be given by speaker, liturgical musician and recording artist Julie Carrick. Based in Arizona, Carrick uses “catechetical artistry” […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 20, 2018 -
News Article
125 years, Bloomington, St. Patrick
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will preside at a 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 30, at Historic St. Patrick Church, Bloomington.
BLOOMINGTON — Members of Historic St. Patrick Church, 1209 W. Locust, will celebrate 125 years of that history and faith next Saturday, June 30. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will join them and preside at the 5 p.m. Mass. A reception, including dinner catered by Biaggi’s, will follow in the parish hall. No reservations are […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 20, 2018 -
Editorial
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, civility, President Trump, Robert De Niro, Tony Awards
Before it is filed in the archives of memorable award show moments, we’d like to revisit something remarkably bizarre and troubling that happened at the Tony Awards honoring excellence in Broadway theater on June 10. Actor Robert De Niro, assigned to introduce a performance by Bruce Springsteen, strode to the microphone and announced “I’m just […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 20, 2018 -
News Article
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final of a three-part series written by Dr. Michael Porubcin, a member of St. Ambrose Parish in Milan. Dr. Porubcin is a hematologist and oncologist who serves as vice president of the St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities, a chartered guild of the Catholic Medical Association. In the […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 20, 2018 -
Living the Word
Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB
By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist/June 24 Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139:1b-3,13-14ab,14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66,80 Each life God has created is a story. Whether or not we are aware, we tell a story by our words and actions. We may not know the impact or the meaning of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 17, 2018 -
Movie Review
Jake Johnson, Ed Helms, Hannibal Buress, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm and Annabelle Wallis star in a scene from the movie "Tag." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. (CNS/Warner Bros. Pictures)
By Catholic News Service A high raunch factor stains this account of five childhood friends, led by one overly enthusiastic couple (Ed Helms and Isla Fisher) continuing a monthlong game of tag decades into their adult years. Supposedly, it’s all about hanging on to the fun of youth to avoid the encroachments of age and […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 17, 2018 -
Movie Review
Trevor Jackson and Michael K. Williams star in a scene from the movie "Superfly." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. (CNS/Sony Pictures Entertainment)
By Catholic News Service An Atlanta cocaine dealer (Trevor Jackson) aims to increase his sales so he can get out of the business. But blunders by his hotheaded partner (Jason Mitchell), conflict with a gang of competitors (led by Jacob Ming-Trent), a broken relationship with his mentor (Michael Kenneth Williams) and the machinations of a […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 12, 2018 -
Movie Review
animated, Bob Odenkirk, Craig T. Nelson, Disney, Holly Hunter, superheroes
This is a scene from the animated movie "Incredibles 2." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Disney-Pixar)
By Catholic News Service This visually impressive but predictable sequel to the much-loved 2004 animated film, written and directed again by Brad Bird, lacks the spontaneity, charm, and style of its precursor, sacrificing story for relentless action which may frighten younger viewers. The mother (voice of Holly Hunter) of a family of superheroes is chosen […]
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