Bradley University female students leaving a program earlier this month called “Sex Ed Bingo” were greeted by more than two dozen male students handing out flowers bearing a Bible verse and the message “You’re worth waiting for.” The students waiting outside the Markin Center represented the St. Joseph’s Catholic Newman Center, the newly formed Guardian […]
Continue readingA debate between atheist and Christian authors on the topic “Does the Christian God Exist?” drew 1,200 people to Foellinger Auditorium at the University of Illinois last week. It comes as no surprise that we think Dinesh D’Souza, the Christian, won the debate, which was sponsored in part by St. John’s Catholic Newman Center and […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is hosting meetings in LaSalle and Bloomington in the coming days to offer information about domestic infant and international adoption as well as home studies for those who are waiting to adopt a child. The meeting in LaSalle is planned for Monday, Feb. 22, at the Catholic Charities […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky leads the applause for the adults involved in Scouting who were recognized with awards at the Diocesan Scout Mass on Feb. 14. By: By Jennifer Willems Surprises are quickly becoming a tradition at the Diocesan Scout Mass. After distributing 124 religious emblems to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from around central […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Jordan Catholic School’s capital campaign, “Shaping the Future,” seems to be moving in only one direction — forward, and at full speed. Launched last fall, the campaign has raised $1.5 million of its $2.6 million goal and bids on Phase I are expected back by Feb. 22, according to Janine Parr, director […]
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Continue readingA live, theatrical one-man drama based on the life of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of all priests, will be performed at five locations in the Diocese of Peoria during the week of Feb. 22-26. Featuring veteran actor Leonardo Defilippis, “Vianney” is touring the U.S. as part of the worldwide celebration of the Year […]
Continue readingCalling The Catholic Post “a vital part of Catholic unity in our diocese” that “belongs in every household,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, this week opened the diocesan newspaper’s 2010 subscription drive by announcing new, convenient ways to sign up. In addition to the traditional method of dropping payment into the parish collection basket — […]
Continue readingMy dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter into this Lenten season, the Church once again invites us to use this opportunity to share more fully in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. It is essential that we cultivate a deeper sense of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to better offer our lives to […]
Continue readingOSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria paused last Friday to thank God for the safe return of seven staff members and two of their spouses who were part of a medical mission team serving in Haiti in the days after the devastating earthquake. “We are truly overwhelmed by what you have done,” said Sister […]
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