By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: Across the nation this weekend people are being encouraged to offer support for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Last year more than $28 million was raised — including $132,478 from the Diocese of Peoria — to offer direct assistance to 477 religious institutes. But we know these dedicated women […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems MOLINE — That guaranteed seat in front of Macy’s for next year’s Thanksgiving parade through the streets of New York City is just going to have to wait. Mr. Thanksgiving — also known as Deacon Bob Vogelbaugh of Moline — has decided not to retire the holiday meal he started 40 […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles about the proposed OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria and hospice care in general. Future stories will look at how local patients and their families have benefited and the role of volunteers. The clock is ticking. While great […]
Continue readingEditor’s Note: Following is the full text of a Dec. 1 statement from the Catholic Conference of Illinois on the passage of Senate Bill 1716 in Springfield. (See related story, and for updated information on this and other legislation of interest to Catholics in the state, visit www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org.catholic.) The Catholic Conference of Illinois regrets the […]
Continue readingBy: By CNS, with Catholic Post staff SPRINGFIELD — The Catholic Conference of Illinois, which represents the state’s bishops on public policy matters, said it regretted passage of a bill legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples. The legislation, approved by the House Nov. 30 and the Senate Dec. 1, provides spousal rights to same-sex partners […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON — The Sisters of Life and Catholic blogger Jennifer Fulwiler will be guest speakers at a one-day Catholic women’s conference planned for Saturday, March 5, at Five Points Washington. “Behold — A Conference on the Dignity and Vocation of Women,” is the theme for the event, which will also include live musical performances by […]
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Photo Caption: Earianah King, 4, gets an embrace from St. Nicholas (portrayed by Bob Beckenbaugh) during a lunch at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall near downtown Peoria on Dec. 6, the feast of St. Nicholas. By: By Tom Dermody Before dressing as St. Nicholas for a lunch with more than 350 hungry homeless and underemployed adults […]
Continue readingEditor’s note: The following statement has been released by the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the public policy arm of the Catholic bishops in the state. For more information and updates, visit www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org. — STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 1716 The Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI) regrets the General Assembly’s passage of Senate bill 1716. […]
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Photo Caption: Surrounded by U.S. and diocesan dignitaries after ceremonies Monday, Bishop Jenky and Msgr. Gray hold a plaque recognizing St. Vincent de Paul School in Peoria as a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School. By: By Tom Dermody On a gymnasium stage surrounded by banners recalling athletic success, the entire St. Vincent de Paul School […]
Continue readingNORMAL — The students of the John Paul II Newman Center at Illinois State University will present a Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the new St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel, 501 S. Main. Proceeds will support students going to World Youth Day in Spain next August. A suggested donation is $5, […]
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