For your Valentine: MarriageMass, Date Night set Feb. 19 OK, married folks, admit it. Valentine’s Day is coming and you’ve yet to give much thought about what to give or do for your spouse. The Diocese of Peoria has two timely suggestions, both of which take place on Saturday, Feb. 19. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, […]
Continue readingYoung adults and their friends from throughout the Diocese of Peoria are invited to explore faith issues in a relaxed setting at one of three Theology on Tap series planned in the coming weeks in Galesburg, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign-Urbana. There is no charge to attend the evenings, which are sponsored by the diocesan Office of […]
Continue readingAround the Diocese of Peoria and even around the world, those who admire Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen reacted with joy to news that the Peoria-based Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation is resuming its efforts to advance the cause for beatification and sainthood of the beloved media pioneer. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, who serves as […]
Continue readingBy: By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 6 Isaiah 58:7-10; Psalm 112:4-5,6-7,8-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16 During these winter days, any hint of light becomes a time of celebration. When the sun breaks through the gloomy days, we are lifted in spirit. As each day gets a bit longer, […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems As the largest abortion provider in the country, Planned Parenthood certainly seems like a powerful Goliath, but “David” has everything necessary to win the fight, according to Eric Scheidler of Aurora, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League. “I’ll tell you who ‘David’ is. It’s you — every one of you,” […]
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Photo Caption: With the U.S. Capitol looming in the background, some in the diocesan contingent show their support for the unborn prior to the march. For more photos, see slideshow. By: By Jennifer Willems WASHINGTON, D.C. — One person can make all the difference when it comes to saving an unborn child. That’s what young […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody A college sports coach, a lawyer, a corporate consultant and the Bishop of Peoria will all share how they integrate the Catholic faith into their work during a Faith-Based Leadership Seminar planned for Saturday, March 12, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. Business leaders and managers from around the Diocese […]
Continue readingCHICAGO (CNS) — Illinois’ new law legalizing civil unions and giving them the same status as marriages in the state has the “potential for a serious conflict with religious liberty,” according to the state’s Catholic bishops.Gov. Pat Quinn signed the legislation into law Jan. 31 in Chicago, making Illinois the sixth state to permit civil […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems After months of collaboration between the diocese and the agency, a unique new leadership team has been put into place for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria. Joining the Catholic Charities staff as president and director of mission and ministry is Sister Ana Pia Cordua, a member of the Servants […]
Continue readingNORMAL — Father Kevin Lucas, chaplain of John Paul II Catholic Newman Center at Illinois State University, is leading a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi that will include attending beatification ceremonies for Pope John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011. The April 26-May 3 trip has been designated as the official Diocese […]
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