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New York court again rules Sheen’s remains may be transferred to Peoria

By: The Catholic Post - June 8, 2018 - Uncategorized

The New York court has granted Joan Sheen Cunningham the right to remove the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (pictured), from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City for transfer to St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria.

The Diocese of Peoria has reacted with “great joy” to a decision by a New York court in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham’s petition to move the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, from New York City to Peoria. “It is the hope that this process will begin immediately,” said a diocesan press […]

Women’s Choice Center celebrates expansion, honors retiring director

By: Jennifer Willems - June 7, 2018 - News Article

Vicki Tyler, left, retiring executive director of the Women's Choice Center, and Linda Rubey, the new executive director, stand in the newly dedicated Vicki and Todd Tyler Reception Area at an open house on June 3. The center is now located in the former Planned Parenthood of the Heartland facility. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

BETTENDORF, Iowa — A new home, new executive director and new opportunities to serve Quad Cities families in the most loving way possible were all celebrated at an open house at the relocated Women’s Choice Center on June 3. The event also offered a way to thank retiring director Vicki Tyler and her husband, Todd, […]

Corpus Christi processions in diocese unite Catholics around eucharistic Lord

By: Jennifer Willems - June 7, 2018 - Featured Article Corpus Christi, Father Anthony Co, Granville, LaSalle, procession, Rock Island

Hundred of Catholics walk down Tonti Street in LaSalle in a Corpus Christi procession June 3 that included prayerful stops at all three Catholic churches in the city. In addition to uniting the parishes, the public demonstration of faith in praise of the Blessed Sacrament also brought together both English and Spanish-speaking Catholics. The LaSalle celebration was one of several processions on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Provided photo/LaSalle Catholic parishes)

ROCK ISLAND — Jesus desires to bring together people and that happened in parishes around the Diocese of Peoria as processions were held to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, on June 3. In Rock Island, members of Sacred Heart Parish left church after […]

Catholic Charismatic Conference will return to a two-day format July 27-28

By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2018 - News Article Charismatic renewal conference, Father Mark Goring, Maria Vadia

Father Mark Goring, CC, and Maria Vadia will be featured speakers at the Catholic Charismatic Conference in Peoria July 27-28.

The Catholic Charismatic Conference returns to a two-day format for “Jesus Christ, Light of the World,” which will be held Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. Addressing the theme for the 32nd annual gathering will be Father Mark Goring, CC, director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in […]

Commissioned song, quilt among parish’s surprises for Msgr. Merdian on jubilee

By: Jennifer Willems - June 7, 2018 - Featured Article commissioned song, gifts, jubilee, Merdian, Pius X, quilt, Rock Island

Msgr. Merdian thanks Rita Kirk, Karen Boyle and Kate Elliott for their work on the quilt made to mark the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

ROCK ISLAND — With St. Pius X Church filled with family, friends and current and former parishioners from as far away as Louisiana and Chicago, Msgr. Mark Merdian thanked God for his 25 years of priestly ministry on June 3. “I love being a priest, if you can’t tell,” he told them with a smile. […]

Logan County priest, deacon take part in Warriors to Lourdes healing pilgrimage

By: Jennifer Willems - June 7, 2018 - Featured Article Laible, Logan County, Lourdes, Lowry, warriors to Lourdes

Father Jeffrey Laible of Lincoln, second from left, spiritual director for the Warriors to Lourdes program, and Father Tom Foster of Duluth, Minnesota, deputy director, visit with two of the pilgrims to Lourdes, France, on May 17. (CNS/Tamino Petelinsek courtesy Knights of Columbus)

LINCOLN — Healing comes in many ways when soldiers who have been wounded go to Lourdes. “People may come back to the United States or wherever home is and have a physical healing. However, they might also come back with a spiritual, maybe an emotional, maybe a moral healing, where there’s been some kind of […]

“Healed by an Angel” series continues: Becky shares her incredible experience

By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2018 - News Article angel, Becky, cancer, Healed, Porubcin, Rafael

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in 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 […]

Families of diocese’s new priests say they are caring, smart, have sense of humor

By: Tom Dermody - June 7, 2018 - News Article

At the reception following the Mass of Ordination, Father Andru O'Brien offers a blessing to his family including parents Scott and Tera and sisters Abbi (left) and Megan. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

What can their new parishes in Streator and Peoria expect when newly ordained Father Ryan Mattingly and Father Andru O’Brien arrive in a few days? Who better to ask than their parents and sisters, who witnessed the Ordination Mass on May 26 from the front pews of St. Mary’s Cathedral but have been the closest […]

Blame keeps us from partnering with Jesus

By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2018 - Living the Word

Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB

By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/June 10 Genesis 3:9-15; Psalm 130:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; 2 Corinthians 4:13 — 5:1; Mark 3:20-35 The first reading in today’s Scriptures is, in my opinion, one of the most insightful and brilliant passages of the Bible. Every word helps illuminate the dilemma that humanity finds itself in regarding sin […]

Mergers this month affect parishes in Livingston, northern McLean counties

By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2018 - News Article Campus, Chatsworth, Colfax, Cullom, Livingston, McLean, merger, Pontiac

With “a heavy heart” but also confidence that the changes “will help maintain the vitality of Catholic faith” in the region, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced a series of mergers affecting parishes in Livingston and northern McLean counties. In a letter read at 10 area parishes on the weekend of May 19-20, Bishop […]

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