Photo Caption: Priests of the Diocese of Peoria sing during a morning Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on the second day of Priest Assembly Days. By: By Tom Dermody Like a married couple rekindling romance, priests of the Diocese of Peoria were encouraged to see the new translation of the Roman Missal as a gift […]
Continue readingBy: By Father James King Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 13 Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 It isn’t easy to serve God. In fact, with our fallen human nature, it would be impossible for us to serve God without His help. But through His word, and the grace that He […]
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Photo Caption: “It is truly a special blessing this year to give thanks for the gift of the new translation of the Roman Missal that will come into general use this Thanksgiving weekend,” writes Bishop Jenky. Editor’s note: Following is the text of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s message for Thanksgiving Day 2011, to be observed […]
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Photo Caption: A page from the new English translation of the Roman Missal shows a change in the people’s response when the priest says, “the Lord be with you.” The congregation responds, “And with your spirit.” By: By Jennifer Willems New years often bring a desire to change and a renewed sense of hope for […]
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Photo Caption: Joining Father Richard E. Raney for his birthday celebration are his niece, Mary Ann Muller of Peoria, and nephew, Bill Muller of River Forest. Father Raney, a diocesan priest, turned 100 on Oct. 19. Ordained in 1938, Father Richard E. Raney is the priest with the most seniority in the Diocese of Peoria. […]
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Photo Caption: A Fourth Degree Honor Guard from the Knights of Columbus were among a crowd of 100 people who prayed the rosary with Bishop Jenky outside Peoria’s abortion facility on Oct. 30. By: By Tom Dermody More than 100 persons joined Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, for prayer outside Peoria’s abortion facility on Oct. […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post test kitchen is open and it’s time to start preparing the cookies, candies, cakes and breads — as well as main dishes and beverages — that will be featured in the newspaper’s 2011 edition of “A Taste of Christmas.” This special section, which will be published in our Dec. 25 issue, not […]
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By: By Tom Dermody Pope Benedict XVI has honored four priests of the Diocese of Peoria by appointing them “Chaplains to His Holiness” with the title of monsignor. In addition, the pope has raised Msgr. Charles Beebe, 67, episcopal vicar for the permanent diaconate and pastor of parishes in Roanoke and Benson, to the rank […]
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 readingYes, we see that the horror film “Paranormal Activity 3” is atop the movie box office. That’s sad, given the satanic elements of the plot and crude language, but not unexpected as Halloween approaches. Still, October has been a surprisingly good month for inspirational fare in theaters. And since we embrace The Christophers’ motto that […]
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