The NBC television network and its news department are under scrutiny after Brian Williams, anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” recanted a story he has told for years about being on a helicopter in Iraq that was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. As his credibility came under question, last Saturday Williams announced he was taking himself […]
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Photo Caption: Egyptian Christians held captive by the Islamic State militants kneel in front of armed men along a beach near Tripoli, Libya, in this still image from a video showing their beheadings. By: By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for prayers for the Egyptian Christians beheaded by […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky presents the Ad Altare Dei emblem to Nicholas Atteberry of Troop 953 from St. Mary Parish in Downs. Looking on is Father Glenn Harris, diocesan director of Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts. More than 40 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the Diocese of Peoria were awarded emblems signifying completion […]
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Feb. 15 Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46; Psalm 32:1-2,5,11; 1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1; Mark 1:40-45 Pus-filled sores, scabs and skin blotches may seem to be an unlikely subject in a liturgy, but they serve to call us to love those deemed to be the least among us in the readings for the Sixth […]
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Photo Caption: Ron Cermak and Gretchen Spear, who met at World Youth Day in Denver, were married on June 21, 2014. Very few people can say a saint brought them together, but that’s what happened to Gretchen and Ron Cermak. Married last June, their love story started during World Youth Day 1993, when Pope John […]
Continue readingNEW WINDSOR — Something strong is going to be brewing in Mercer County on Saturday, Feb. 28, and while it’s called a “Coffee Summit” it doesn’t come in a cup. Teens are being invited to Camp Summit here for “Taking a Break on Holy Ground,” a retreat that is designed to help them connect with […]
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Photo Caption: “Fortifying Faith, Marriage and Family” will be the theme of presentations by syndicated talk show host, author, and motivational speaker Teresa Tomeo. OTTAWA — Catholics from throughout the Ottawa area are invited to hear a presentation by syndicated talk show host, author, and motivational speaker Teresa Tomeo the afternoon of Sunday, March 8, […]
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Photo Caption: Presenting the mission will be Jon Leonetti, an international Catholic speaker, author and radio host from Des Moines, Iowa. DWIGHT — St. Patrick Parish will host a “Surge of the Heart” Parish Mission featuring Jon Leonetti from Sunday, Feb. 15, to Tuesday, Feb. 17. All presentations will be held from 7 to 8 […]
Continue readingOur new, entertaining two-minute promotional video is getting rave reviews! Featuring a fluffy dog, a charming child, a priest and sister, as well as a surprise appearance from someone who is world famous, it can be viewed above. Want to enter our “We Can’t Afford a Super Bowl Ad” contest? Simply “like,” comment on, or […]
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By: By Tim Irwin Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Feb. 1 Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,7-9; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 Funnyman Will Ferrell portraying anchorman Ron Burgundy has created a pop culture sensation with the line, “I don’t know how to put this, but I’m kind of a big deal.” It shows up on posters, t-shirts, […]
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