Msgr. Donnelly J. Fitzpatrick, 78, a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria in residence at St. Augustine Manor in Peoria, died suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Italy while attending a Focolare priests convention near Rome. Msgr. Fitzpatrick, who served at numerous parishes in the Diocese of Peoria — including for 17 years […]
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Photo Caption: The Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seen in the foreground while just down Wells Street is the spire of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. By: By Tom Dermody NAUVOO — While the presidential candidacy of Mitt Romney has caused some in the United States to […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Veronica accepts the Paideia Award from Father Joseph Hogan at a recent Donor Appreciation Brunch at The Heigh School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN — At its recent Donor Appreciation Brunch “Showcase of Thanks,” The High School of Saint Thomas More bestowed its 2012 Paideia Award on Sister M. Veronica […]
Continue readingWho is your pro-life hero? Who is the first person to come to mind when you read the words “respect life?” Is it a giant in the faith like Blessed John Paul II or Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta? Is it someone national in scope like Nellie Gray, who founded the national March for Life; […]
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Photo Caption: Participants in the 2013 Walk for Life make their way through downtown Peoria on Thursday evening, Jan. 17, prior to the Sanctity for Human Life Rally. By: By Tom Dermody After 40 years of praying, marching, and working against legal abortion and promoting respect for life from conception, those in the pro-life cause […]
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Photo Caption: Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, of St. Bede lays hands on Father Gregory’s head in silent prayer after his ordination to the priesthood on Jan. 16. PERU — Surrounded by his Benedictine brothers, his proud mother and sisters, and many happy well-wishers, Brother Gregory Jarzombek was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel R. […]
Continue readingThe newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria has immediate openings for individuals in the regions of the Quad Cities, LaSalle-Peru, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign-Danville to serve as advertising sales representatives for our print and online publications. These are part-time, commission-only positions with flexible hours and high potential as The Catholic Post expands its reach. Candidates […]
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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 […]
Continue readingURBANA — It’s hard to think about the end of your life, but it’s important to consider your options before you can no longer decide for yourself. This month, the Provena Powerful Living Series will focus on advance directives and asset protection. Living wills, power of attorney, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, as well as protecting […]
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Photo Caption: Cardinals’ red hats are pictured as Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass marking the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6. By: By Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals, including two from the United States, and announced […]
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