Photo Caption: Father Michael Driscoll, chaplain and director of pastoral care at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, takes part in a panel discussion with Dr. Steven Hamon, president of The Antioch Group. By: By Jennifer Willems Good medical practice has a place in Catholic health care, but treating the whole person requires love […]
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Photo Caption: “Make giving thanks to God a habit,” encouraged Father David Sabel, vicar of the Pontiac vicariate, shown celebrating a Harvest Mass Nov. 11 in rural Odell. By: By Tom Dermody ODELL — Thanksgiving is not a “one-day thing,” reminded Father David Sabel, principal celebrant of a regional Harvest Mass on Nov. 11 that […]
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Photo Caption: Father Eric Bolek, parochial vicar at St. Jude Parish, Peoria, shares his vocation story with teens who gathered at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria on Nov. 14 for Youth Rally 2015. By: By Tom Dermody Three hundred high school-age youths in the Diocese of Peoria not only stepped into the Year of […]
Continue readingIn his Harvest Mass homily in rural Odell (see story), Father David Sabel referenced the book “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. Writing in the November issue of Magnificat, Voskamp said the best-selling book came about after a friend challenged her to start counting 1,000 things she loved — “one thousands gifts, a thousand graces.” […]
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By: By Tim Irwin Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe/Nov. 22Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 93:1,1-2,4; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 This Sunday marks the end of the church year with readings that proclaim the end of the church’s mission. The climax of the church’s mission can be found in the answer to Pilate’s […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — Central Catholic High School is celebrating its first volleyball state championship. The Saints powered past Orion on Saturday afternoon at Redbird Arena in Normal to win the Illinois High School Association Class 2A title. The Saints, coached by JR Banister, won the title match 25-20, 25-21. The team was honored with a rally […]
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Photo Caption: Tom Chapman, executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, will be the featured speaker on “The Catholic Voice in Public Policy.” DAVENPORT, Iowa — “The Catholic Voice in Public Policy” will be the theme of a presentation to medical personnel from throughout the Quad Cities region this Saturday, Nov. 21. Tom Chapman, executive […]
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With Advent fast approaching, preparations are under way to welcome the Christ Child into our lives in new ways at Christmas. The Catholic Post is inviting readers to share how they will do that this year. Will you be caroling at a nursing home? Making Christmas cards for parishioners who are sick and unable to […]
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Photo Caption: Dorothy Gilles smiles as her daughter, Mary German holds a photo that was taken on her wedding day in 1938. Dorothy and Edwin Gilles were married for nearly 60 years. By: By Jennifer Willems PEORIA HEIGHTS — Dorothy Gilles may not say much anymore, but her life speaks volumes about the importance of […]
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Photo Caption: Billy Bob Thornton and Sandra Bullock star in a scene from the movie “Our Brand Is Crisis.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. Rating: By Catholic News Service The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of […]
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