By: By Tim Irwin Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 5 Job 7:1-4,6-7; Psalm 147:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23; Mark 1:29-39 Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reported that the number of traffic fatalities in the United States in 2010 fell to the lowest level since 1949. He added, “Still, too many of our friends and neighbors are […]
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Photo Caption: Students and teachers line the halls of Jordan Catholic School as Bishop Jenky blesses them and the new facilities on Jan. 26. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post ROCK ISLAND — Bricks and mortar weren’t the only things celebrated when the new middle school wing at Jordan Catholic School was dedicated and […]
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Photo Caption: Here are some ideas for how Catholics can respond to threats to religious liberty posed most recently by health insurance regulations that would require church organizations to violate beliefs. In the strongest language we’ve heard from Catholic leaders in memory, including our own Bishop Jenky, Catholics are being called to action. “Spiritual and […]
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The Catholic Post’s 2012 Delivering Unity Campaign is now open. Contributions are accepted online by clicking on the campaign logo at right. Gifts do more than ensure home delivery of the newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria for the following year. They also support The Catholic Post’s expanding digital efforts to inform, inspire, and unite […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has called on Catholics to “oppose by every means at our disposal this gross infringement on the rights of Catholic citizens to freely practice our religion.” Calling it a “bigoted and blatant attack on the First Amendment rights of every Catholic believer,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is […]
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Photo Caption: The present Family Resources Center in downtown Peoria will move to a 14,000-square foot facility to be constructed across Monroe Street from the Spalding Pastoral Center. Strengthening and coordinating efforts to promote respect for life at all stages is the goal of a resource center being built across the street from the Spalding […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, calls upon Catholics of the Diocese of Peoria to “vigorously oppose” President Obama’s directives affecting Catholic health care plans. Calling it a “bigoted and blatant attack on the First Amendment rights of every Catholic believer,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is urging vigorous opposition to new Obama administration […]
Continue readingThe Knights of Columbus and The Women’s Club of St. Jude’s Church, 10811 N. Knoxville in Peoria, are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the church social hall. Advance tickets are $8 for adults ($9 at the door) and $4 for children, with a […]
Continue readingFARMINGTON — St. Mathew’s Altar and Rosary Society, 156 E. Vernon St., will hold its annual mostaccioli dinner on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu also includes salad, Texas garlic break, dessert and a drink. The suggested donation is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 12. Carry-outs […]
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Photo Caption: The 7-day cruise aboard Holland America Line’s fabulous Westerdam features daily Mass celebrated by Msgr. Paul Showalter, vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria. Have you always wanted to experience the beauty and charm of Alaska? Then join other readers of The Catholic Post, their families and friends aboard Holland America Line’s fabulous […]
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