Photo Caption: Bruce and Debbie Askins (right) of St. John’s Parish, Clinton, and Bob and Rita Williams of St. Patrick’s Church of Merna in Bloomington renew their vows at the Diocesan Marriage Mass Feb. 19. By: By Tom Dermody A “banquet of love” was followed by servings of laughter when married couples from around the […]
Continue readingSeparate announcements of intended mergers and affiliations affecting Catholic health care systems serving in the Diocese of Peoria were made in early February. On Feb. 1, it was announced that Rockford Health System has entered into an affiliation agreement with Peoria-based OSF Healthcare System. Pending federal and state regulatory approval, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — At a recent Donor Appreciation Brunch “Showcase of Thanks,” The High School of Saint Thomas More honored Father Steve Willard with its 2010 Paideia Award and Greg and Martha Taylor with its Volunteer Service Award. The event followed a Mass celebrated by Father Robert Lampitt, chaplain, and Msgr. Albert Hallin, and included an […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems “Building God’s Kingdom” is the theme for a capital campaign that will provide funding for construction of a 32,000-square-foot expansion for St. Jude’s Church and School in Peoria. Parishioners are learning the details for the $6 million project in a series of 12 informational receptions that are taking place through the […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems MACOMB — It could have been worse. Sightseeing in Egypt when the anti-government demonstrations broke out, Dr. Subhash and Linda Jani of Macomb were stuck at the Cairo International Airport for nearly three days before they were evacuated. “It’s awfully good to be home,” said Linda, a member of St. Paul’s […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The newest Knights of Columbus council in the Diocese of Peoria received its charter Saturday night and officers were installed during ceremonies at St. Patrick’s Church of Merna here. There are 49 charter members in the Father Joseph Boylan Jr. Council No. 15175, based at the parish on Bloomington’s growing east side, and […]
Continue readingI’ll take Catholicism for $1,000, Alex.The answer is:“A division of the church headed by a bishop.”Yes, Watson?“What is a diocese?”Correct! OK, that scene didn’t play out this week as the IBM-created artificial intelligence supercomputer named Watson impressed viewers in soundly defeating two Jeopardy champions and earning a $1 million prize. But should it bother us […]
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St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria was filled with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts last Sunday, dressed in their uniforms and wriggling with excitement to receive from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, the religious emblems they had earned. Surrounding them at the annual Diocesan Scout Mass were their proud parents and Scout leaders. They also had […]
Continue readingOur friends at WPMJ have asked us to share the following notice: “WPMJ 94.3FM, Catholic radio for the Peoria area, is off the air and may be for the foreseeable future due to tower problems. We are grateful for the patience of our listeners as we work through this technical problem. Updates will be coming […]
Continue readingSINSINAWA, Wis. — A funeral Mass was celebrated on Feb. 10 in Queen of the Rosary Chapel here for Sister Theresa Ann (Augustino) Palmisano, OP, who ministered in Champaign, Urbana and Peoria for 13 years. Burial followed in the motherhouse cemetery. Sister Theresa Ann died on Feb. 5, 2011, at the Dominican motherhouse in Sinsinawa. […]
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