Photo Caption: The Catholic Post’s 2013 Delivering Unity Campaign continues. Every gift is a subscription. View our new video for more details! The Catholic Post’s 2013 Delivering Unity Campaign is off to a fast start. Thank you to all who have already sent contributions to support our mission, and to the parishes for their promotion […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs has been elevated to the rank of Protonotary Apostolic, the top level of monsignor and considered the highest honor bestowed upon a priest. Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Msgr. Steven Rohlfs, a priest of the Diocese of Peoria now serving as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, […]
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Photo Caption: Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert star in a scene from the movie “Beautiful Creatures.” The Catholic News Service classification is L — limited adult audience. 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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By: By Msgr. Stuart Swetland First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 17 Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2,10-11,12-13,14-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 It is well known that in Hebrew, the name Jesus means “God saves” (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 430.) But what does it mean to be saved? The readings for this First Sunday in Lent […]
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Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI leaves following an audience at the Vatican Feb. 15. Bishop Jenky will preside at a holy hour at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Feb. 28, the day the pope has announced he will resign. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has directed that prayers be included at every Mass in the Diocese […]
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Photo Caption: “If all the pro-lifers in Peoria put actions behind their prayers, the abortion clinic in this area would close,” said Abby Johnson at St. Jude’s Church on Feb. 5. By: By Nancy Piccione, for The Catholic Post “This is not your pro-life activity of the year,” Abby Johnson, an abortion clinic worker turned […]
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Photo Caption: Scout Master Bob Graves hangs the neckerchief of Troop 109 of Sacred Heart, Moline, on new Tenderfoot Gabe Sink at a recent Court of Honor. By: By Jennifer Willems COAL VALLEY — Bob Graves calls himself a “Scout geek.” There’s no denying his love for all things Scouting. He also cares deeply about […]
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Photo Caption: Connor Messmer of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Peoria Heights, receives the Light of Christ Medal from Bishop Jenky at the Diocesan Scout Mass on Feb. 10. Father Glenn Harris, chaplain, looks on. By: By Jennifer Willems Everyone knows that Scouts are expected to be trustworthy, helpful, courteous, obedient, loyal, friendly, kind, cheerful […]
Continue readingIn this time of Valentines and expressions of love, the renewed Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is inviting people to “Share Your Heart” with a gift in support of its mission to serve those in need around central Illinois. “There are so many children, women, families, and elderly that need us, especially in […]
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Photo Caption: Dexter and Bethany Brigham of St. Louis Parish, Princeton, take part in a “60 Seconds to Energize Your Marriage” exercise during the Valentine Date Night following the Diocesan Marriage Mass Feb. 9. By: By Tom Dermody One couple’s wedding was three months ago, while another husband and wife had been married for 67 […]
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