Photo Caption: Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark is a former priest of the Diocese of Peoria who served as Bishop of Peoria from 1990 to 2001, preceded by three years as coadjutor bishop. NEWARK, N.J. — Even before he could take up pastoral care for the 1.5 million Catholics of the Archdiocese of Newark, […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — As the desire for peace and understanding grows, so does an annual dialogue among the women of the Quad Cities. For six years Catholic and Muslim women have been coming together each fall to talk about faith and how it is lived out in each tradition. Joining them around the table this […]
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Photo Caption: John and Julie Chan of Peoria Heights tell how their son Chip (pictured) lives on in their hearts ten years after his death Sept. 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center. When John and Julie Chan of Peoria Heights had a family portrait taken in 2005, a framed photo of their son, Chip, […]
Continue readingBy: By Sharon Priester Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 4 Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20 Matthew’s Gospel is divided into five books, each of which has two parts — the narrative and the “discourse” or sermon. The Gospel for this week and the one for last Sunday are part of Book […]
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Photo Caption: Chihuahua puppies Vicar (left) and Monsignor show their affection to their new owner, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. By: By Jennifer Willems When he leaves his office at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria and goes home, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, finds Vicar and Monsignor waiting for him. Unlike the vicars and […]
Continue readingImmaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and author of the best-selling book “Left to Tell,” will be among the speakers at a Sept. 6 kickoff rally for the “40 Days for Life” prayer and fasting campaign in the Peoria area to end abortion. Ilibagiza, 2007 recipient of the Mahatma Ghandi Peace and […]
Continue readingCHILLICOTHE — A Charismatic Healing Mass is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, 1216 N. Sixth St. The celebrant will be Father Keith A. Walder, pastor. Prelude music will begin at 6:45 p.m. Individual prayer will be available after Mass.
Continue readingURBANA — “That Man Is You,” an interactive men’s program combining scientific research with the teachings of the Catholic faith, will begin on Monday, Sept. 19, with breakfast at 6 a.m. in the main hall of St. Patrick’s Church, 708 W. Main St. A presentation will follow at 6:15 a.m. and there will be small […]
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Photo Caption: The Sangamon County Complex in Springfield was the scene of a hearing Aug. 17 before Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge John Schmidt, who issued his ruling the following day. — Catholic Post photo By: By Tom Dermody A Sangamon County Circuit Judge ruled Aug. 18 that the State of Illinois may refuse to renew […]
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Photo Caption: A pilgrim holds a Croatian flag as Pope Benedict XVI leads his weekly general audience at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug. 24. By: By Catholic News Service CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — After reviewing his trip to Madrid for World Youth Day, Pope Benedict XVI announced the themes he has […]
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