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By: Tom Dermody - August 6, 2010 -
News Article
By: By Tom Dermody STREATOR — The four Catholic parishes that have served this community for a century and beyond will consolidate into one new parish effective Sept. 29, according to a plan approved by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. The new parish, formally established by Bishop Jenky on July 1, will be named St. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
Movie Review
Following are capsule reviews and ratings of recently released films. The reviews are by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of Film and Broadcasting. For full reviews of these films, as well as earlier releases, visit www.usccb.org/movies This list will be updated periodically as the reviews are […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
Local News Brief
Benefit for Wenona parishioner Aug. 21 WENONA — St. Mary’s Church, 207 W. Third St. South, will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Aug. 21, to benefit Susan (Myszkowski) Baker, a parishioner who is battling cancer of the pancreas, liver, stomach and spleen.The fundraiser starts with a bake sale from 2 to 4 p.m. in […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
News Article
Dr. Kenneth Howell has been offered a visiting instructional appointment to the University of Illinois to teach “Introduction to Catholicism” this fall. Discussions are under way to determine an ongoing role at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center in Champaign that complements his teaching, according to Patricia Gibson, chancellor of the Diocese of Peoria. The invitation […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
Editorial
We don’t often see Catholic cemetery workers or managers. Maybe that’s why we also don’t often thank them, and that’s too bad. After all, in a way they’ll be taking care of us much longer than even our closest loved ones. And we won’t be able to voice our gratitude when they or their successors […]
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By: Tom Dermody - August 6, 2010 -
News Article
By: By Tom Dermody Catholic cemeteries in the Diocese of Peoria are impacted by tighter state regulations that took effect this spring, but the anxiety level for managers at Catholic parishes or cemetery associations should be low. “This is a ministry and mission of the church. I think our code of ethics is much higher […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - August 6, 2010 -
Featured Article
Photo Caption: “Jesus knows where we need to be healed,” said Father Paul Burak, one of the speakers at the July 30-31 Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems In a world that moves quickly, constantly and with a great deal of noise, the concept of healing can be puzzling. “Healing often […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
News Article
ATKINSON — A new parish center is being built for St. Anthony’s Parish here on a firm foundation of parishioner generosity. While groundbreaking for the $1.2 million facility took place after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 25, the project really began months ago when parishioners dug deep into their wallets and shattered expectations […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 6, 2010 -
Living the Word
By: By Msgr. Stuart Swetland Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 8 Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalm 33:1,12,18-19,20-22; Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19; Luke 12:32-48 Are Christians “strangers and aliens?” This is the type of question that theologians hear from people who are closely studying the Bible. When I get such a question I am reminded of the old axiom […]
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By: The Catholic Post - August 2, 2010 -
Local News Brief
GALESBURG — Five years ago, Knox County Right to Life started a community baby shower and brunch to benefit the Women’s Pregnancy Center of Galesburg. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, at Lake Storey Park, Shelter 3. It will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and those who attend are invited […]
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