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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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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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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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 […]
Continue readingMORTON — 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.
Continue readingWEST 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.
Continue readingGENESEO — 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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Photo Caption: Joining Bishop Jenky to impart the final blessing at their ordination Mass on May 26 are, from left, Father Johnathan Steffen, Father Joel Phelps, Father Timothy Hepner, and Father Daniel Gifford. By: By Tom Dermody The ordination of four new priests for the Diocese of Peoria on May 26 not only filled St. […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON (CNS) — After receiving the inaugural Religious Freedom Award May 24, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori encouraged people of all faiths to stand together to defend religious liberty. “U.S. bishops and faithful Catholics in this country, numerous though we may be, cannot fight the tide of radical secularism alone,” Archbishop Lori said at the […]
Continue readingVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics who dedicate themselves to special prayers and efforts to promote the holiness of Christian families can receive special indulgences during the World Meeting of Families May 30-June 2 in Milan. Pope Benedict XVI authorized the indulgences for those who, “truly repentant and motivated by charity, dedicate themselves to the sanctification […]
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