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Bishop calls for ‘profound renewal’ in passionate homily at Summer Institute

By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 - News Article Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, homily, Pentecost, Summer Institute

"How can we rest when so many still do not know the Lord," asked Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s homily for the closing Mass of the Diocesan Summer Institute matched the fire of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as he challenged participants not to sit idly by when the world needs them to speak the truth. “I am more and more convinced that today the Diocese of Peoria needs a […]

800 seek the truth at Summer Institute with the goal of sharing it with others

By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Jennifer Fulwiler, Shirley Plaag, Summer Institute

When Jennifer Fulwiler was in the fourth grade, she went into a book store and moved all the Bibles to the fiction section, thinking it was the ultimate prank on people who should know better. Little did she know then that the Good Book would become one of the most important books in her life […]

Sadness in Princeton with announcement that St. Louis School will close July 31

By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 - Featured Article closing, Father Jeffrey Stirniman, Princeton, Rich Koehler, Sharon Weiss, St. Louis School

St. Louis School in Princeton opened in 1964 and was first served by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. Only about 40 students were anticipated for next school year in kindergarten through eighth grade. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

PRINCETON — Due to declining enrollment and a shrinking pool of school-age children in the area, St. Louis School will close July 31. Father Jeffrey Stirniman, pastor, made the announcement at meetings with the teachers and staff, and then the school parents on June 12. Saying this is one of the most difficult things a […]

Fr. Brokaw tells the story of his chalice that was blessed at ordination vigil

By: Jennifer Willems - June 2, 2017 - Uncategorized chalice, Father Lee Brokaw, ordination, Raritan

During a vigil service on May 26, the eve of Father Lee Brokaw's ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, consecrates the chalice the new priest will use at his Masses. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

While he completed his studies for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Father Lee Brokaw served as a deacon at St. Benedict Parish in Baltimore. Not only did he gain experience he needed for his priestly ministry there, but he found the chalice and paten to use at the Masses that […]

ACE Teaching Fellows moving on, but leave a lasting impression on two schools

By: Jennifer Willems - June 1, 2017 - News Article ACE, Alliance for Catholic Education, Luke Janicki, Madeline Basil, Patty Yoritomo, teachers, University of Notre Dame

Laughing at remarks being made by Randy Simmons, principal of Peoria Notre Dame High School, during the end-of-year luncheon, Madeline Basil (left), Luke Janicki and Patty Yoritomo were honored for their work as the first Alliance for Catholic Education Teaching Fellows placed in the diocese by the University of Notre Dame. Basil and Janicki taught at St. Mark School in Peoria, while Yoritomo taught at Peoria Notre Dame. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

With the end of the school year come master’s degrees in education from the University of Notre Dame for three teaching fellows who have been serving at St. Mark School and Notre Dame High School, both in Peoria. Madeline Basil, Luke Janicki and Patty Yoritomo were honored for their work and received gifts from the […]

‘Sewing for Jesus’ binds Jordan Catholic, Rock Island, with school in Tanzania

By: Jennifer Willems - June 1, 2017 - Featured Article Debbie Patronagio, Jordan Catholic School, Msgr. Mark Merdian, Rock Island, sewing, sewing for Jesus

Ann McConachie of the Amka Afrika School Foundation talks to members of Sewing for Jesus, a club at Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island, about the Tanzanian children and school they are assisting. The retired teacher took the sundresses the Jordan students made to the East African nation May 23 and will remain until Aug. 9. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

ROCK ISLAND — Beating the heat is something the children of Amka Afrika School in Babati, Tanzania, work at most of the year. They will have help soon, however, thanks to the children of Jordan Catholic School and Sewing for Jesus. The club, started last September by fourth grade teacher Debbie Patronagio, taught the students […]

Awards bestowed as Mass, luncheon with principals closes school year in diocese

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - Featured Article Anita Kobilsek, Catholic schools, Champaign, Distinguished, Father William Miller, Galesburg, Kickapoo, Krista Hinkley, Mendota, Pastor, principal, Sally Martin, Teacher

Among those recognized by the Office of Catholic Schools at its year-end Mass and luncheon with principals were, from left: Krista Hinkley of The High School of Saint Thomas More, Distinguished Teacher; Anita Kobilsek of Holy Cross School in Mendota, Distinguished Principal; Father William Miller of Costa Catholic Academy in Galesburg, Distinguished Pastor, and Sally Martin of St. Mary School in Kickapoo, Distinguished Teacher. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Encouraging the principals of Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria to savor every moment of their summer vacation, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, said he looked forward to seeing them rested and “all charged up” in the fall. At the Mass marking the end of the school year, which was held in the Our […]

Lopez brothers supported one another on their journey to be permanent deacons

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - Featured Article brothers, Champaign, deacons, Faustiono Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Rantoul, Thomasboro

Standing on either side of Bishop Jenky are Deacon Guadalupe I. Lopez (left) and his brother, Deacon Faustino Lopez. Joinging them in the sanctuary of St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria after their ordination as permanent deacons on May 20 are their extended families. They are believed to be the first brothers ordained to the diaconate in the same class for the Diocese of Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Long involved in their parishes, it was no surprise that God called Guadalupe I. Lopez and his younger brother Faustino Lopez to be permanent deacons. The surprise came when they went to the first information session sponsored by the Diocese of Peoria and found each other there. “Neither of us knew the other was going […]

Mass, dinner to celebrate centennial of St. Anthony Church, Atkinson, on June 17

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - News Article Atkinson, centennial, St. Anthony Church

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. marking 100 years since the dedication of St. Anthony Church in Atkinson.

ATKINSON — When a fire destroyed their church in 1916, the members of St. Anthony Parish immediately got to work to erect a new place of worship. It was dedicated 100 years ago and the current parishioners will celebrate that milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Joining them […]

Cursillo, parish communities bring joy to Fr. Jack during 50 years of priesthood

By: Jennifer Willems - May 19, 2017 - News Article Cursillo, Father Duane Jack, jubilarian

Father Duane Jack

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was included in the Jubilarian 2017 special section of The Catholic Post dated May 21, 2017. To view the entire section, use the e-edition tab at the top of this page and search for the issue. SILVIS — Father Duane Jack said he felt the first stirrings of a vocation to […]

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