Photo Caption: Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, talks about the vows consecrated men and women take to “wake up the world.” By: By Jennifer Willems Before the members of religious communities of women and men around the Diocese of Peoria welcomed the people who would participate in the Wake Up the World Conference Sept. 18-19, they […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems Caption: Members of religious communities around the Diocese of Peoria pose for a group photo during the Wake Up The World Conference Sept. 18-19 at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems) Nearly 400 students from Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria accepted the invitation to join […]
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Photo Caption: Alleman High School junior Samantha Sharp gave up a Saturday morning to work on the Pope Francis House in Davenport, but doesn’t consider it a sacrifice. “They need a home and I’m here to help.” By: By Jennifer Willems DAVENPORT, Iowa — While his U.S. itinerary may not include the Quad Cities, Pope […]
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Photo Caption: Jennifer Havens and Celia French already had a bond as teacher and student at Epiphany School, Normal. By: By Jennifer Willems NORMAL — Theresa French wasn’t sure what her daughter Celia was choking on when the child started poking her and pointing at her throat in the midst of Fellowship Weekend activities at […]
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Photo Caption: Father Gregory Jozefiak sprinkles holy water Sept. 7 on the new flagpole and monument commemorating sacrifices made by veterans of all wars. By: By Jennifer Willems GERMANTOWN HILLS — Giving thanks for the work they do, which involves them in “the creativeness of almighty God,” those who attended Mass at St. Mary of […]
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Photo Caption: The Rosmini House of Prayer is located at 2327 W. Heading Ave. in West Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around the Diocese of Peoria in honor of the Year of Consecrated Life. The celebration will […]
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Photo Caption: A banner bearing the image of St. Clare holding a monstance is carried into church at the beginning of a Mass to open the year at the newly re-named Corpus Christi School in Bloomington. By: By Jennifer Willems BLOOMINGTON — Just when it seemed the first day of school couldn’t get any better, […]
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Photo Caption: Standing around the altar on the stage of the Peoria Civic Center, Bishop Jenky and priests who minister at Catholic schools concelebrate Mass at the Diocesan Teachers’ Institute. By: By Jennifer Willems Teaching is a daunting vocation and even Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, admits he trembles when he thinks of his responsibility […]
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Photo Caption: Mayor Jim Ardis of Peoria emphasized the role faith plays in good leadership and decision-making. By: By Jennifer Willems Effective leaders communicate well, listen intently, keep an open mind and are courteous when faced with an opposing opinion, according to Mayor Jim Ardis of Peoria. But one more thing is required. “I don’t […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems CHAMPAIGN — Anything is possible when you ask the Blessed Mother for help, gather a group of “angels” and entrust everything to the Good Shepherd. At Holy Cross School, doing that has made it possible to open the first Catholic preschool in Champaign-Urbana. The program started quietly last year with 17 […]
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