St. Maria Goretti Church in Coal Valley serves about 200 households.
COAL VALLEY — Bishop Louis Tylka will join the members of St. Maria Goretti Church on Sunday, July 17, to celebrate the parish’s golden anniversary. The Mass, which will be concelebrated by Father Tony Ego, pastor, will begin at 10 a.m. Previous pastors are also expected to attend. Founded in 1965, St. Maria Goretti started […]
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Carla Oliver
Living the Word / By Carla Oliver Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / July 3 Isaiah 66:10-14c; Psalm 66:1-3,4-5,6-7,16,20; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12,17-20 Have you ever taken the time to examine your daily life? Recently, in a conversation with one of my beloved spiritual fathers, he made a simple comment about how he is able to […]
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This is a scene from the animated movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Universal Studios)
By Catholic News Service A ’70s vibe adds verve to this animated origin story of the paradoxically good-hearted would-be supervillain of the title (voice of Steve Carell). A preteen in the days of disco, he already yearns to join a crew of famed criminals (their founder voiced by Alan Arkin) and, in an effort to […]
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Members of the ecumenical Sponsor Circle in Monmouth preparing to welcome and support a refugee married couple from Ukraine are pictured with a Ukrainian flag on the porch of the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church of Monmouth, where the couple will temporarily reside. From left are Tom Sienkewicz, Teresa Prien, Pam Van Kirk, Tom Prien, and Leslie Freeman. Not pictured is Allison Buccalo. (Provided photo)
MONMOUTH — When a refugee couple from war-ravaged Ukraine arrives in this Warren County community on July 13 with all their belongings tucked in a pair of knapsacks, they will be warmly welcomed into a growing ecumenical circle of support. “They will need a lot of help from us in terms of resources and aid, […]
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"It's been an honor," said Laurie Ullrich of her 23 years serving on the diocesan staff, including the last 14 years as an administrative assistant in the Office of the Bishop and Chancery Office. (Provided photo)
At various times over the last 23 years, Laurie Ullrich has been the friendly, capable voice at the other end of the line in the Office Vocations and the Office of Divine Worship. Since 2008, she has been an administrative assistant in the Office of the Bishop and Chancery Office of the Diocese of Peoria. […]
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An artist's rendering of the Gathering Center planned for Sacred Heart Parish in Moline. Groundbreaking for the $2,237,000 church addition is scheduled on Sunday, July 17.
MOLINE — Members of Sacred Heart Parish, 1307 17th Ave., have two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, July 17. The first is the 40th anniversary of Father Mark DeSutter’s ordination to the priesthood. The pastor at Sacred Heart since 2014, he will be honored by parishioners and friends at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11 […]
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Many Filipinos keep statues of Santo Niño de Cebu in their homes.
The 24th anniversary of the enthronement of the icon of Santo Niño de Cebu at St. Joseph Church in Peoria will be celebrated with a Mass and reception on Saturday, July 16. Bishop Louis Tylka will preside at the 5:30 p.m. liturgy at St. Joseph, 103 S. Richard Pryor Place, and bless all Santo Niño […]
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Dr. Carol Razza is a featured speaker at at the Diocese of Peoria's Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference on July 30, and Dan Dúet will again be music and worship leader.
After two years of virtual gatherings designed as a safeguard against COVID-19, the Diocese of Peoria’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference will return to an in-person format on Saturday, July 30, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The theme is “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” The 36th annual conference will feature talks by Bishop Louis […]
Continue readingIn My Father’s House / By Paul Thomas Moore An elderly friend and former neighbor of ours, whom I will call Jane, is going through a difficult time. Her husband died a few years ago, and about a year later she fell and fractured her pelvis, followed by another fall just months later, this time […]
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A Sacred Heart of Jesus stained-glass window is pictured at Mount Melleray Abbey in Waterford, Ireland. (CNS/Cillian Kelly)
My Vocation is Love / By Lindsey Weishar At the time of this writing, Roe v. Wade has just been overturned. It is also the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. By the time you’re reading this, you’ll have lived through a week filled with various commentary about the decision. It’s clear that for […]
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