Photo Caption: The walks raise funds for and awareness of the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Physical walkers, virtual walkers and prayer partners are sought for Friends of the Poor Walk/Runs planned in Peoria and Urbana on Saturday, Sept. 26, to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Peoria […]
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By: By Tim Irwin Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Sept. 13Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 The Gospels offer no greater model of the struggle involved in being a follower of Jesus than the life of Simon Peter, and this week’s reading highlights the strife. Jesus asks the apostles, “Who do they say that […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. O’Connor (pictured) always put parishioners’ needs ahead of his own, writes Curtis Theyse in this memorial tribute to the longtime pastor of parishes in Lewistown and St. David. By: By Curtis W. Theyse EDITOR’S NOTE: The following remembrance of Msgr. Robert W. O’Connor was sent to The Catholic Post on Sept. 11 […]
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LEWISTOWN — Msgr. Robert W. O’Connor, who served as pastor of St. Mary Parish, Lewistown, and St. Michael, St. David, for 51 years until his transition to senior status in 2011, died on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. He was 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at […]
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The 2016 edition of The Catholic Directory of the Diocese of Peoria has been published by The Catholic Post and is now available for purchase. The 175-page directory contains contact information on all parishes, institutions and ministries in the diocese, including photos of churches as well as Mass schedules. It also includes: — Photos and […]
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Photo Caption: HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator. STREATOR — An agreement to transition health care services in Streator from Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) to OSF Healthcare System was announced at a press conference Tuesday morning at the Knights of Columbus Hall here. The agreement follows HSHS’s decision to discontinue health care services at […]
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Photo Caption: The present Sacred Heart Church, dedicated in 1900, recently underwent updates including a refurbishing of statues of Mary and Joseph which had been in the church for 100 years. FARMER CITY — When Sacred Heart Parish was established 150 years ago, many of the parishioners worked on the railroad or family farms. Jobs […]
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Photo Caption: Trevor Allen Martin and Hayden Christensen star in a scene from the movie “90 Minutes in Heaven.” The Catholic News Service classification, A-II — adults and adolescents. Rating: By Catholic News Service The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office […]
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ROCK ISLAND — Sister Michelle Rheinlander, OSB, who ministered as an educator, community health nurse, pastoral minister, and former Scripture columnist for The Catholic Post, died on Aug. 29, 2015, at St. Mary Monastery. She was 93. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the chapel of St. Mary Monastery. […]
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Excitement and anticipation continues to grow as Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba and the United States nears Sept. 19-27. The Catholic Post is interested in learning of any individuals or groups from the Diocese of Peoria who are hoping to see the pope during his visit. In what city do you plan to encounter the […]
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