By: By Jennifer Willems Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 10 Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65:10,11,12-13,14; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 Before the winter wheat is planted in northwest Kansas, some parishes make it a tradition to invite a farm family to bring a container of seeds to church. Not only is God’s blessing sought for these […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post received three awards for journalistic excellence and a children’s book by Father Dominic Garramone, OSB, of St. Bede Abbey also captured a top prize in judging of material published in 2010 sponsored by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada. Editorials by Thomas J. Dermody took first place in […]
Continue readingThe 13th anniversary celebration of the enthronement of the Santo Nino de Cebu at St. Joseph’s Church in Peoria is planned for Saturday, July 23. It will be held in the church and parish hall at 103 Richard Pryor Place. The observance will begin with a Mass at 5:30 p.m. and include a blessing of […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Paul Showalter, P.A., vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria, blesses one of the newly refurbished stained-glass windows at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Nauvoo. By: By Tom Dermody NAUVOO — Bathed in rays of light from a setting summer sun streaming through newly restored stained glass windows, members of Sts. Peter […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems There was more than one reason to celebrate when the priests of the diocese came together for the annual Jubilarian Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Not only did they honor their brother priests who are marking ordination milestones in 2011, but they also welcomed Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, the […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and Father Philip Halfacre (carrying monstrance) lead a procession at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Streator on June 26. By: By Jennifer Willems STREATOR — New beginnings and age-old symbols of faith mixed for Streator Catholics on June 26 when they gathered to celebrate the installation of […]
Continue readingImagine if Edward Cooney, who 100 years ago was named the founding president of a new organization called the Catholic Press Association, were to be transported in time from that era to today. How could Cooney possibly comprehend the changes and challenges unfolding in our digital age, evidenced anew last week when Pope Benedict XVI […]
Continue readingBishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced an approaching transition in leadership within the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate. Msgr. Charles Beebe, who has guided the diaconate program for 19 years as formation director and episcopal vicar, will leave those posts following the ordination of the diocese’s ninth class of permanent deacons on May […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Talk to somebody who is involved in the permanent diaconate, parish ministry or spiritual renewal programs around the Diocese of Peoria and the odds are good they will credit a Cursillo for how they are serving God today. “It’s changed people’s lives,” said Deacon John Skender, spiritual director of Cursillo in […]
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Photo Caption: Jesuit Volunteer Colleen Swanson, left, shares a smile with Richard Davis. Swanson completed a year of service at Davis’ inner-city Nashville school. By: By Jennifer Willems Coming from a family of teachers, it’s no surprise that Colleen Swanson would make that her career, too. Double majoring in elementary education and special education at […]
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