Photo Caption: Quvenzhane Wallis stars in a scene with Sandy the dog from the movie “Annie.” The Catholic News Service classification is 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 of Film […]
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By: By Shawn Reeves Fourth Sunday of Advent/Dec. 21 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Psalm 89:2-3,4-5,27,29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Unlike King David, I do not live in a grand house of cedar, but if I did, I’m pretty certain I’d still end up performing endless home repairs. It seems there is no end to the maintenance […]
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By: By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — For those who have never been inside any of the Vatican Museums, seeing a documentary about them done with a 3-D effect on the big screen could be a real treat. “The Vatican Museums 3D” begins a theatrical release on hundreds of screens around the […]
Continue readingLEONORE — Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 957 N. 17th Road, Tonica, will have a Holy Hour for Vocations at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, and the third Monday of every month.
Continue readingLACON — St. Joseph’s Home of Lacon, 401 Ninth St., will hold its Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be entertainment for all ages, including a living Nativity, photos with Santa and activities for children, and music provided by the Drake family.
Continue readingThose who would like to spend Gaudete Sunday making a joyful noise to the Lord are invited to take part in an Advent Pilgrimage of Prayer and Praise on Sunday, Dec. 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. “Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord Greatly” includes an opportunity for choir directors, music teachers, choir members […]
Continue readingThe sports reports told the story that the most successful football season in Peoria Notre Dame’s high school history ended with a 32-25 loss to Lemont in the Class 6A state football playoffs on Nov. 22. Both schools were undefeated entering the hard-fought contest, and the Irish’s magical season ended with a stellar record of […]
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Photo Caption: “In thanksgiving for the faithful service of senior religious, please join me in supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious,” writes Bishop Jenky. The following is a letter from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, to the people of the Diocese of Peoria. —– Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Soon our parishes will be […]
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By: By Shawn Reeves Second Sunday of Advent/Dec. 7 Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11; Psalm 85:9-10,11-12,13-14; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 My youngest son just turned 3. I can still remember the anticipation of his arrival — the joyful announcement of pregnancy, the discerning of names, the observation of tiny kicks upon rounded skin, the family in hushed […]
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By: Text and photo by Tom Dermody Caption: The 460 attendees at the Diocesan Youth Rally lock arms in unity as members of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist join the local Catholic band Station 12 on stage for a song. (Nearly 30 more photos from the rally have been posted to […]
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