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By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2012 -
News Article
Photo Caption: All Catholic churches in the Diocese of Peoria will ring their bells at 11 a.m. on July 4 as one of the promotions of religious freedom planned during the June 21 to July 4 “Fortnight for Freedom.” The ringing of church bells and Sunday homilies devoted to the subject are just two ways […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 7, 2012 -
Movie Review
Photo Caption: Santiago Cabrera portrays Father Vega in a scene from the movie “For Greater Glory.” 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 full reviews of these films, as well as earlier releases, visit the CNS […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 7, 2012 -
News Article
Photo Caption: Clockwise from lower left, newly ordained priests Father Johnathan Steffen, Father Joel Phelps, Father Timothy Hepner, and Father Daniel Gifford process from the cathedral after the May 26 Mass. By: By Tom Dermody The ordination of four new priests for the Diocese of Peoria on May 26 not only filled St. Mary’s Cathedral […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 7, 2012 -
Featured Article
Photo Caption: Vicki and Allan Waldschmidt of Henry greet Bishop Jenky at the close of the Bishop’s Gala at the Spalding Pastoral Center on June 1 celebrating his 10th anniversary as Bishop of Peoria. By: By Tom Dermody Mix a heaping measure of love for Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, with a healthy concern for […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - June 6, 2012 -
News Article
Photo Caption: Dr. Sharon Weiss settles into her new office in the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems As a longtime principal at St. Patrick’s School in Washington, Sharon Weiss is used to wearing many hats. That will serve her well as the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 6, 2012 -
News Article
May 30, 2012 Dear Faithful in Christ, As we approach the celebration of our nation’s Independence, I remind you that religious freedom is one of our most treasured gifts. We proudly celebrate that the First Amendment of our Constitution enshrines our religious freedom. Religious freedom is not only about our ability to go to Mass […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 1, 2012 -
World/National News
Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd as he arrives to lead an encounter outside Milan’s cathedral during the World Meeting of Families in Milan June 1. By: By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service MILAN (CNS) — As tens of thousands of families from all over the world gathered for the World Meeting of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 1, 2012 -
Local News Brief
MORTON — The next Peoria Cursillo Ultreya will be held Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 225 E. Greenwood St. The evening includes a witness talk, Mass and a social. Guests are welcome.
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By: The Catholic Post - June 1, 2012 -
Local News Brief
WEST PEORIA — A Holy Hour for the “Rights of the Unborn Child” will be held on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at Rosmini House, 2327 W. Heading Ave. Prayers include the rosary and Benediction.
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By: The Catholic Post - June 1, 2012 -
Local News Brief
GENESEO — The presentation “Mental Illness and Faith Community Outreach” planned for Sunday, June 10, in the parish hall of St. Malachy’s Church here has been cancelled. The presentation was promoted in the May 27 issue of The Catholic Post. The cancellation notice came from the parish over the weekend.
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