Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky gets a Teens Encounter Christ “agape hug” from Tony Alwan, who gave a witness talk prior to a Peoria TEC question-and-answer session with the bishop on June 12. By: By Tom Dermody Telling young people “I hope you never stop letting Jesus win more of your heart,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, […]
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Photo Caption: Jim Kovac, the diocese’s 2013 Distinguished Principle, accepts a token of appreciation from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at the closing luncheon for pastors and principals on June 5. By: By Jennifer Willems SHERRARD — He may have retired from teaching and coaching at Sherrard High School in 2007, but Jim Kovac wasn’t […]
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Photo Caption: Patricia Kellogg, who is retireing as associate superintendent of schools at the end of this month, received a gift from Bishop Jenky during the recent luncheon. By: By Jennifer Willems Before they went their separate ways for the summer, the principals of Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria came together for Mass […]
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Fourteen men and women have completed the reading, study and reflection required to become spiritual directors in the Diocese of Peoria. The two-year process was led by Father Albert Haase, OFM, and Jessie Vicha, with assistance from Sister Linda Burkitt, OSF, as facilitator. This is the second class of spiritual directors to complete the training […]
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By: By Sharon Priester Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 23 Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1; Psalm 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9; Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24 This week’s Gospel is part of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Luke tells us how Jesus ministered to the people as he traveled through Galilee after being baptized in the Jordan River. Since he was known […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — Father David Sajdak, SDB, has been named pastor of Holy Cross Parish here by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. He succeeds Father Stephen Willard, who has been appointed pastor of St. Patrick in Washington and St. Monica in East Peoria. Joining Father David as parochial vicar will be Father Jose Santa Bibiana, SDB. […]
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Photo Caption: To symbolize the approaching merger in Kewanee, a St. Francis Garden has been created on the grounds of St. Mary Parish. Father Anthony Bernas, administrator, offers a helping hand to the work crew. By: By Tom Dermody The face of the Diocese of Peoria will change July 1 when the first stage of […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Bishop of Peoria. For more information about the Fortnight for Freedom and threats to religious liberty, visit fortnight4freedom.org. —– Dear Catholics of the Diocese of Peoria, There has always been anti-Catholicism in the United States of America. Some organizations and lodges, some […]
Continue readingNORMAL — Epiphany Church, 1006 E. College Ave., is planning its annual carnival for Thursday, June 13, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, June 14, from 4 to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, June 15, from 3 to 11 p.m. Buying a wristband for $15 from the Normal Knights of Columbus will entitle the wearer to […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart” is the theme for a silent directed retreat offered from Sunday, July 21, to Wednesday, July 24, at Benet House Retreat Center on the grounds of St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Avenue West. The spiritual directors will be Sister Mary Schmidt, OSB, and Abbot Philip […]
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