Photo Caption: Quvenzhane Wallis stars in a scene with Sandy the dog from the movie “Annie.” The Catholic News Service classification is 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 of Film […]
Continue reading
Photo Caption: “The Angelus” by Jean-Francois Millet hangs in the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. By: By Jennifer Willems “Peace on earth” is a phrase that will be repeated often in cards, carols and prayers during the Christmas Season. The Diocese of Peoria’s Council of Catholic Women would like to see that extended throughout the year, however, […]
Continue reading
By: By Shawn Reeves Fourth Sunday of Advent/Dec. 21 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Psalm 89:2-3,4-5,27,29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Unlike King David, I do not live in a grand house of cedar, but if I did, I’m pretty certain I’d still end up performing endless home repairs. It seems there is no end to the maintenance […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Many meaningful Christmas songs were submitted when The Catholic Post asked readers for their favorites, but in the end it was two about the night when Christ was born that proved to be the most popular. “O Holy Night” was mentioned most often, with “Silent Night” coming in second. Other carols […]
Continue reading
By: By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — For those who have never been inside any of the Vatican Museums, seeing a documentary about them done with a 3-D effect on the big screen could be a real treat. “The Vatican Museums 3D” begins a theatrical release on hundreds of screens around the […]
Continue readingLEONORE — Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 957 N. 17th Road, Tonica, will have a Holy Hour for Vocations at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, and the third Monday of every month.
Continue readingLACON — St. Joseph’s Home of Lacon, 401 Ninth St., will hold its Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be entertainment for all ages, including a living Nativity, photos with Santa and activities for children, and music provided by the Drake family.
Continue readingThose who would like to spend Gaudete Sunday making a joyful noise to the Lord are invited to take part in an Advent Pilgrimage of Prayer and Praise on Sunday, Dec. 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. “Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord Greatly” includes an opportunity for choir directors, music teachers, choir members […]
Continue readingThe sports reports told the story that the most successful football season in Peoria Notre Dame’s high school history ended with a 32-25 loss to Lemont in the Class 6A state football playoffs on Nov. 22. Both schools were undefeated entering the hard-fought contest, and the Irish’s magical season ended with a stellar record of […]
Continue reading
Photo Caption: “In thanksgiving for the faithful service of senior religious, please join me in supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious,” writes Bishop Jenky. The following is a letter from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, to the people of the Diocese of Peoria. —– Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Soon our parishes will be […]
Continue reading
