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DCCW promoting Angelus as prayer for Middle East peace

Photo Caption: “The Angelus” by Jean-Francois Millet hangs in the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. By: By Jennifer Willems “Peace on earth” is a phrase that will be repeated often in cards, carols and prayers during the Christmas Season. The Diocese of Peoria’s Council of Catholic Women would like to see that extended throughout the year, however, […]

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High School of Saint Thomas More celebrates national honor

By: By Jennifer Willems CAPTION: Celebrating The High School of Saint Thomas More’s accomplishments after an all-school Mass on Dec. 2 were (from left) Ryan Bustle, principal; Dr. Sharon Weiss, superintendent of Catholic schools; bishop Jenky, and Father Matthew Hoelscher, chaplain. —– CHAMPAIGN — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, joined the students, staff and board […]

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‘Retirement’ not in vocabulary of Sister Mary Lou Owens, OP

Photo Caption: Sister Mary Lou is spiritual life coordinator for the Logan County Roman Catholic Community. By: By Jennifer Willems LINCOLN — While the Dominican Sisters of Springfield benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious, the word retirement isn’t really in the community’s vocabulary. “We don’t have retirement. There’s always active prayer ministry and ministry […]

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Students learn and love during ‘Fatima in Peoria’ Mass

By: By Jennifer Willems CAPTION: Representatives of Catholic schools throughout the diocese wave white towels as the United Nations International Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried throughout St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems (More photos from this event have been posted to The Catholic Post’s site on Facebook.) —– Mary won the […]

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Lacon Franciscans serve the ‘suffering Christ’ in poor, elderly

Photo Caption: One of the ways the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi live out their charism is caring for the residents at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon. By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a monthly series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around the Diocese […]

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Major expansion under way at St. Patrick Church, Urbana

By: By Jennifer Willems Caption: Father Joseph Hogan, pastor, prepares to lead the groundbreaking for a $5.2 million expansion project at St. Patrick Church in Urbana on Nov. 16. The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems —– URBANA — It wasn’t the coldest day of the year, but snowflakes were gently falling as ground was broken for a […]

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Shirley Plaag named youth, young adult coordinator

Photo Caption: “This is a dream job for me because I feel God has really placed me where he wants me,” says Shirley Plaag. By: By Jennifer Willems Shirley Plaag feels blessed — by her education, by her relationships, and by the seeds of faith her parents planted in her life at an early age. […]

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Craig Dyke to direct Office of Catechetics, Evangelization

By: By Jennifer Willems Craig Dyke has been named director of the new diocesan Office of Catechetics and Evangelization. He and his wife, Amy, will continue to direct and oversee the marriage and family life efforts of the Diocese of Peoria, according to an announcement made Nov. 6 by Patricia Gibson, chancellor and director of […]

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Father Tom Kelly to offer Scripture insights this Advent

By: By Jennifer Willems Even after he was granted senior priest status in 1999 and moved to the house he built in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Father Tom Kelly continued to celebrate Mass and preside at an occasional wedding or baptism at the local parish. When he realized he was growing unsteady on his feet about three […]

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200 high school leaders hear tips from former pro quarterback

Photo Caption: Former NFL quarderback Chris Greisen speaks at the Catholic High School Leadership Day that brought nearly 200 students, chaplains, and chaperones together from seven Catholic high schools. By: By Jennifer Willems Leaders can’t always control the circumstances in which they find themselves. What they can control is their attitude and effort and that’s […]

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