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‘Church in Peoria rejoices’ May 28 as Father Michael Pica is ordained

By: Tom Dermody - May 31, 2016 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Father Michael Pica, ordination

Newly ordained Father Michael Pica poses with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, on the balcony of the cathedral rectory immediately following the May 28 ordination Mass. Also pictured are Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, of St. Bede Abbey and the vicars general of the Diocese of Peoria, Msgr. Paul Showalter, P.A., and Msgr. James Kruse. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Father Michael P. Pica was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, during solemn, ancient rites in a joy-filled Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on Saturday, May 28. “The church in Peoria rejoices today,” said Bishop Jenky in opening remarks after Deacon Pica entered in a processional including priests, deacons […]

Faith, family strengthen Caterpillar executive Ed Rapp for challenges of ALS

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2016 - Featured Article ALS, Caterpillar, Ed Rapp, Peoria, St. Jude Parish

Family has always been a priority for Ed Rapp, seen here with (from left) daughters Ali and Steph, wife Ann, grandson Cole Edward, daughter-in-law Katy, and son Jay. “For me now it’s not a question of going places, it’s a question of being with the people you want to be with,” he said. (Provided photo)

Ed Rapp has ALS. Learning that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis came as a total surprise to Rapp, group president of the Resource Industries Group at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria. There is no cure for the disease, which affects the nervous system and impairs physical function. While ALS still raises more questions than answers for […]

“X-Men: Apocalypse” (Fox)

By: The Catholic Post - May 30, 2016 - Movie Review

Jennifer Lawrence and Evan Peters star in a scene from the movie "X-Men Apocalypse." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS photo/Fox)

By Catholic News Service Directed by Bryan Singer from a script by Simon Kinberg, this ninth film in the Marvel Comics series raises the bar on mindless mayhem. It lays waste famous landmarks in eye-popping 3-D to the backing of a soundtrack that will have viewers longing for some aspirin. Unearthed by overzealous archeologists, history’s […]

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” (Disney)

By: The Catholic Post - May 26, 2016 - Movie Review

Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska star in a scene from the movie "Alice Through the Looking Glass." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS photo/Disney)

By Catholic News Service The heroine of this forced, mechanical follow-up to Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) is not Lewis Carroll’s curious 7-year-old girl but rather an intrepid sea captain with an entrepreneurial streak who refuses to bend to the will of a patriarchal society. Fueled by empathy and an appetite for risk, Alice […]

“The Angry Birds Movie” (Columbia)

By: The Catholic Post - May 25, 2016 - Movie Review

Chuck, voiced by Josh Gad, and Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, appear in the animated movie "The Angry Birds Movie." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS photo/Sony)

By Catholic News Service Take an addictive phone app, contrive a plot to “explain” motivations, chuck in puns, a bit of potty humor and lengthy slapstick sequences, and you have the recipe for this inane 3-D animated adaptation. Co-directors Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly track the efforts of a trio of flightless friends (voices of […]

Graduates, heed jubilarians’ advice

By: Tom Dermody - May 24, 2016 - Editorial

The 2016 Jubilarian section published in the May 22 issue of The Catholic Post can be accessed by clicking on the E-Edition link on this page.

Inside this feature-packed issue of The Catholic Post is hidden a wonderful commencement speech for Catholics graduating from high schools and colleges this month. Our special section profiling priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women marking major anniversary years alone contains a treasure trove of advice. We hope all of our readers will dig […]

Two priests have shared gifts of preaching, teaching for 60 years

By: Jennifer Willems - May 24, 2016 - News Article Father Robert Hoffman, Father Tom Kelly, jubilarian

The last 60 years have seen some turbulent times in the nation and major changes in the church, but they have also provided moments of great joy for Father Robert Hoffmann and Father Thomas Kelly. In the days ahead they will gather with family and friends to celebrate all that has been and what is […]

Priestly ministry took four near and far in the 50 years since their ordinations

By: Jennifer Willems - May 23, 2016 - News Article

Seven priests in the Diocese of Peoria are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination in 2016. Father Richard L. Barclift, Father John C. Horton, Msgr. Ernest E. Pizzamiglio and Msgr. Paul E. Showalter, P.A., were ordained by Bishop John B. Franz on May 22, 1966, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Meanwhile, on Dec. […]

Clergy appointments – Diocese of Peoria

By: The Catholic Post - May 19, 2016 - Uncategorized clergy appointments

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced the following new assignments for priests in the Diocese of Peoria. SENIOR STATUS Msgr. Charles J. Beebe, P.A., from pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Roanoke, and St. John Parish, Benson, to senior status Father Donald R. Henderson, from parochial vicar, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart Parish, and St. Bernard […]

Msgr. Swaner to senior status: All but 10 years of ministry in LaSalle County

By: Tom Dermody - May 19, 2016 - Uncategorized

“Goodbyes always make my throat hurt . . . . I need more hellos.” — Charlie Brown, from the comic strip “Peanuts” —– UTICA — Msgr. James Swaner, a Charlie Brown fan and collector, won’t have to say goodbye when he ends his 13 years as pastor of St. Mary Parish here by transitioning to […]

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