VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Preparing children for their first Communion must be done with both great zeal and moderation, Pope Benedict XVI said. Around the world, many children receive their first Communion during the Easter season, he told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square April 22 for the recitation of the “Regina Coeli,” a Marian […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON (CNS) — A document on the new evangelization from the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis exhorts Catholics to at all levels in the church to step up to invite Catholics who have stopped practicing their faith to do so once again. “Bishops, eparchs, pastors, catechists and indeed all Catholics reaching out to […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — “Discovering the Spirituality You May Not Have Known You Already Have” is the theme for a men’s retreat planned for Saturday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Benet House Retreat Center, located on the grounds of St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Avenue West. The presenter will be Father R. Michael […]
Continue readingApplications are now being accepted for a two-year term (2012-2014) on the Widowed and Divorced Diocesan Advisory Board. The board advises Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, on the needs of and diocesan outreach to the widowed and divorced. Members meet once a month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday, at the Spalding […]
Continue readingROANOKE — The Roanoke-Benson Knights of Columbus, with assistance from the Catholic Teen Connection, will sponsor a pancake and sausage supper on Saturday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall of St. Joseph’s Church, 508 W. Randolph St. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 years of […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, elevates the chalice during the Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral following the men’s march at the “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” event on April 14. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s homily at the “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” Mass in Peoria on April 14 is […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Diocese of Peoria on Thursday provided the following additional information regarding the April 14 homily of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at a Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral during the annual “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” event: — Diocesan Chancellor Patricia Gibson stated, “It is unfortunate that many of Bishop […]
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Photo Caption: Members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious march through Woldenberg Riverside Park in New Orleans for a prayer service to preserve the wetlands in this 2009 file photo. By: By Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Citing “serious doctrinal problems which affect many in consecrated life,” the Vatican […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, delivers his homily April 14 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria during Mass at the “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” event. Editor’s note: Following is the full text of the homily of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at the Mass during the April 14 “A Call […]
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Photo Caption: More than 500 men begin a mile-long walk from the Peoria riverfront to St. Mary’s Cathedral during “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” on Saturday, April 14. By: By Tom Dermody “Heroic Catholicism, not casual Catholicism” is required to confront state and federal threats to religious liberty and the church’s public ministries, […]
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