By: By Tom Dermody When Pope Francis visits the United States later this month, he will surely issue several calls to serve the poor and the needy. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is one way to answer that call. And in the Diocese of Peoria, the pope’s trip comes at a time when […]
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Photo Caption: Alleman High School junior Samantha Sharp gave up a Saturday morning to work on the Pope Francis House in Davenport, but doesn’t consider it a sacrifice. “They need a home and I’m here to help.” By: By Jennifer Willems DAVENPORT, Iowa — While his U.S. itinerary may not include the Quad Cities, Pope […]
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Photo Caption: Trevor Allen Martin and Hayden Christensen star in a scene from the movie “90 Minutes in Heaven.” The Catholic News Service classification, A-II — adults and adolescents. 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 […]
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ROCK ISLAND — Sister Michelle Rheinlander, OSB, who ministered as an educator, community health nurse, pastoral minister, and former Scripture columnist for The Catholic Post, died on Aug. 29, 2015, at St. Mary Monastery. She was 93. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the chapel of St. Mary Monastery. […]
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Excitement and anticipation continues to grow as Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba and the United States nears Sept. 19-27. The Catholic Post is interested in learning of any individuals or groups from the Diocese of Peoria who are hoping to see the pope during his visit. In what city do you plan to encounter the […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Sheila Kinsey, FCJM, a native of Sacred Heart Parish in Moline, will discuss highlights of “Laudato Si’” at 7 p.m., Sept. 2 at Culemans Memorial Hall in Moline. MOLINE — “Pope Francis and ‘Care for Our Common Home’” will be presented by Sister Sheila Kinsey, FCJM, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Culemans […]
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Students returning to seven Catholic schools in the Diocese of Peoria last week found new principals waiting to welcome them. Assistant principals also were named at three schools. The new administrators are: Randy Frakes, Immaculate Conception School, Monmouth; Anastacia Gianessi, St. Malachy School, Rantoul; David Hobin, Alleman High School, Rock Island; Richard Koehler, St. Louis […]
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Photo Caption: The Rosmini House of Prayer is located at 2327 W. Heading Ave. in West Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around the Diocese of Peoria in honor of the Year of Consecrated Life. The celebration will […]
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Photo Caption: Brittney Morales, a member of St. Philomena Parish, Peoria, and one of 200 taking part in a protest of Planned Parenthood in Peoria, holds a sign that reads “God is Pro-Life.” By: By Tom Dermody Colleen Herzog had just explained why she had a smile and a wave for every passing vehicle on […]
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Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has named Msgr. Thomas Mack to succeed Father Luke Spannagel as episcopal vicar for rural life, a position Father Spannagel has held for five years. Msgr. Mack, raised on a family grain and hog farm in rural Reynolds, will continue as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Monmouth, and St. Patrick […]
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