By: By Jennifer Willems Craig Dyke has been named director of the new diocesan Office of Catechetics and Evangelization. He and his wife, Amy, will continue to direct and oversee the marriage and family life efforts of the Diocese of Peoria, according to an announcement made Nov. 6 by Patricia Gibson, chancellor and director of […]
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Photo Caption: As Father Stephen Willard, left, and Father Julius Turyatoranwa look on, Barbara Walsh and her son Sean squirt holy water at the entrance of their family’s newly rebuilt home in Washington on Nov. 14. By: By Tom Dermody With prayers and displays of gratitude, celebrations of new beginnings, and continuing service to those […]
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Photo Caption: Patina Miller, Liam Hemsworth, Mahershala Ali, Jennifer Lawrence and Elden Henson star in a scene from the movie “‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.” 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 and […]
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By: By Sharon Priester Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 19 Isaiah 49:3,5-6; Psalm 40:2,4,7-8,8-9,10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 —– Do you remember the times in school when teams were to be chosen — maybe for a game, a spelling bee or some other kind of competition? I remember wanting to be chosen, hopefully […]
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KEWANEE — A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. Francis of Assisi Church here for Father Robert E. Prendergast, 91, a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria who had served as a hospital chaplain in Kewanee and Galesburg. Father Prendergast died on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 […]
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Photo Caption: Tajci’s Dec. 7 concert in Danville is sponsored by the Vermilion county Catholic Vicariate, although people of all faiths are welcome to attend. DANVILLE — Christian recording artist Tajci will bring her “Christmas Concert Experience” to the Dick Van Dyke Theater at Danville High School, 516 N. Jackson St., on Sunday, Dec. 7. […]
Continue readingFor the second consecutive year, The Catholic Post has produced a video honoring and seeking prayers for the faithful departed, especially those who have died in the past 12 months in the Diocese of Peoria. Released on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, the video contains nearly 50 images of recently deceased loved ones contributed by […]
Continue readingWhat is your favorite Christmas hymn? What is the song that brings joy to your heart and expresses what this season is all about for you? The Catholic Post would like to know. Tell us what that song is and why it is so important to you. Was it a favorite part of your family’s […]
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Photo Caption: Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy star in a scene from the movie “Interstellar.” 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 Film and Broadcasting. For […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Even after he was granted senior priest status in 1999 and moved to the house he built in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Father Tom Kelly continued to celebrate Mass and preside at an occasional wedding or baptism at the local parish. When he realized he was growing unsteady on his feet about three […]
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