By: By Jennifer Willems Ending the church year on a note of gratitude, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, praised the men and women of central Illinois “who have given us such good example in living out their Christianity by all they say, but most especially by all they do.” Past recipients of the Pere Marquette […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Continued unemployment is one of the key factors cited in the 5 percent dip in enrollment in Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria for the 2011-12 school year. “As much as the economy seemingly has turned around, the unemployment rate has not decreased,” said Brother William Dygert, CSC, superintendent of […]
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Photo Caption: More than 40,000 men and women in central Illinois have strengthened their relationship with God through Cursillo since 1964. With very little fanfare but a great deal of joy, Cursillo in Christianity recently marked its 1,000th weekend of renewal in central Illinois with the inmates at the Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg. A […]
Continue readingCHICAGO — Citing their concerns about pro-life issues, the consequences of giving legal status to same-sex unions and restrictions on religious freedom and liberty of conscience, the Catholic bishops of Illinois have requested a meeting with Gov. Pat Quinn. The request was made in a letter, dated Nov. 16 and signed by Bishop Daniel R. […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Before her twin sons were placed for adoption, Ann Williams held one in each arm and kissed them on the forehead. It would be 36 years before the Peoria woman embraced them again, but she’s thankful for the opportunity to have them back in her arms and back in her life. […]
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Photo Caption: Mike Lootens, right, principal of Epiphany Catholic School in Normal, accepts a plaque designating Epiphany as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School from Tim Tuten of the U.S. Department of Education. By: By Tom Dermody NORMAL — Being named to the top 1 percent of the top 1 percent of schools in the […]
Continue readingThe following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of Film and Broadcasting. For full reviews of these films, as well as earlier releases, visit the CNS movie site here. This list will be updated regularly, and all reviews are copyright (c) 2011 […]
Continue readingDivine Mercy priest to preachin Chenoa, Colfax, Lexington CHENOA — A priest who has been involved in spreading the message of and devotion to The Divine Mercy for more than 60 years, including two decades as vice-postulator for the canonization cause of St. Faustina Kowalska, will visit three area parishes the weekend of Nov. 26-27. […]
Continue readingKEWANEE — Visitation Catholic School, 101 S. Lexington Ave., will host its 25th annual “A Country Village Christmas” Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym. In addition to crafts, homemade candies and baked goods, games and photos with Santa, breakfast and lunch will be offered. There will also […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — The Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Mary Monastery are offering an Advent Day of Reflection on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Benet House Retreat Center on the monastery grounds, 2200 88th Avenue West. It will be presented by Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB. The fee of $30 […]
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