By: By Msgr. Stuart Swetland Fourth Sunday of Lent, April 31 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a; Psalm 23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 One of my favorite pastimes, when I have some free time, is to visit art museums. I often take my breviary with me to pray with the religious art work. Many of the pieces in today’s […]
Continue readingContinuing Catholic education throughout the year in every part of the Diocese of Peoria is the goal of the diocesan Office of Catechetics and the “Let My People Come” series offers a variety of opportunities for that in the April and May. The main focus in June will be the Diocesan Summer Institute, which will […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems UTICA — Anyone who doubts the power of prayer to bring about vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life has only to look at Erin Mone. “I’ve been to Mass all over the diocese and I always hear people pray for vocations. I feel like I’m the fruit of their prayers,” […]
Continue readingKICKAPOO — Eight members of the Knights of Columbus from around the Diocese of Peoria will be honored at the 23rd annual “Night of Knights” recognition dinner on Saturday, April 9, at St. Mary’s Parish here. Sponsored by the Peoria Diocese Chapter Knights of Columbus, the event recognizes members for outstanding service to the organization, […]
Continue readingA funeral Mass was offered on Thursday, March 31, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Peoria for Father John J. Dietzen, 83, episcopal vicar for senior clergy of the Diocese of Peoria and the foremost question-and-answer columnist in the Catholic press in the United States for more than 35 years. Father Dietzen, pastor emeritus […]
Continue readingFather John J. Dietzen, 83, episcopal vicar for senior clergy of the Diocese of Peoria and the foremost question and answer columnist in the Catholic press in the United States for more than 35 years, died on Sunday morning, March 27, 2011, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. The pastor emeritus of Holy […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is planning workshops in Rock Island and Bloomington to clarify the process of adopting orphans from Haiti. Haitian authorities recently announced they are accepting new adoption applications. According to Catholic Charities, the process can be challenging and applicants must comply with all Haitian and United States regulations. The […]
Continue readingDANVILLE — Faith in Action, an outreach ministry of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, is in need of volunteers to assist area senior citizens with chores, transportation and other duties to help seniors maintain their independence. Volunteer orientation sessions are planned at the Faith in Action office located in the First Presbyterian Church, 100 […]
Continue readingINDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein of Indianapolis suffered a mild stroke March 18 and was admitted to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. As of March 22, the archbishop remained hospitalized but was resting comfortably. He was alert and talking with his doctors and has been visiting with a few priests of the archdiocese. […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Donald F. Hanchon and Father Michael J. Byrnes, who are both pastors in Detroit and also have other duties in the Detroit Archdiocese, to be auxiliary bishops for the archdiocese. Bishop-designate Hanchon, 63, is pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish and episcopal vicar for the central region […]
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