Photo Caption: In a letter to the Russian president, the pope wrote that, “from the very beginning of the conflict in Syria, one-sided interests have prevailed and in fact hindered the search for a solution . . . “ By: By Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked leaders […]
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Photo Caption: Syrian refugees, fleeing the violence in their country, cross the border into the Kurdish region of northern Iraq Sept. 4. By: By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Echoing the appeal of Pope Francis and Catholic prelates in Syria, two leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference urged President Barack Obama to seek a […]
Continue readingDANVILLE — A Vermilion County Catholic Women’s Retreat is planned for Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Paul Church, 1303 Walnut. A rosary at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by Mass at 11 a.m. and lunch in the Motsett Center. The speaker will be Mary Diaz. For more information, call Judy Ciecka at (765) 793-2329.
Continue readingHENRY — The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception and The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis will host a St. Therese Discernment Retreat from Friday, Sept. 20, to Saturday, Sept. 21, at Nazareth House Retreat Center. The theme is “Mary, […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — To mark the 16th year since the death of Blessed Mother Teresa, newly ordained Father Jeremy Freehill will lead an evening to “learn about her and learn from her” on Thursday, Sept. 5, at St. Pius X Church here. His talk begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by adoration of […]
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Photo Caption: Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker star in a scene from the movie “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” 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 […]
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With a joyful “Praise be to God!,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, cut the pink ribbon that was stretched across the doors to the Women’s Care Center in Peoria Aug 8, marking its official opening. During his visit he also blessed the facility and the staff, and prayed for the success of their work. Tours […]
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Photo Caption: “When we come to Mass, we should always invite others to come with us,” said Bishop Jenky in his Aug. 25 homily on the Peoria riverfront. In this the 13th year of the 21st Century, our American culture is very obviously a therapeutic culture. We have a therapy for just about every problem […]
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PEORIA NATIVE PROFESSES PERPETUALVOWS WITH THE SISTERS OF LIFE Sister Mariam Caritas, 36, professed perpetual vows with the Sisters of Life during a Mass on Aug. 6 at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford, Conn. She entered the community in 2005 and professed her first vows on Aug. 15, 2008. The former […]
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Photo Caption: Johnny Berlinger of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria holds a sign outside Peoria’s abortion facility during the 40 Days for Life campaign last fall. Kick-off events inviting wide participation in “40 Days for Life” campaigns to end abortion and bring the pro-life message to communities are coming to several locations in the Diocese […]
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