Rating: By Catholic News Service PHOTO: Mr. Peabody, voiced by Ty Burell, Penny, voiced by Ariel Winter, and Sherman, voiced by Max Charles, appear in a scene from the animated movie “Mr. Peabody & Sherman.” (CNS/Fox) —– The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of […]
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Photo Caption: Cardinal George intends to maintain his administrative and public schedule during this current round of chemotherapy, although it may occasionally be reduced because of lowered immunity. By: By Catholic News Service CHICAGO (CNS) — Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George is preparing to undergo a new round of chemotherapy to address “current signs of […]
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Photo Caption: Fish frys are a popular event at Catholic parishes, institutions, and organizations especially during the season of Lent. Here is a round-up of many planned in the Diocese of Peoria. EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is a list of fish frys in the Diocese of Peoria made known to The Catholic Post as the season […]
Continue readingFamily reunion is one of the phrases Dr. Vincent McClean uses to describe the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, which will be celebrated on March 9 and 16 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Each ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. “People see it’s a bigger church. When that cathedral is filled […]
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Photo Caption: A scene from the film “Mary of Nazareth,” which will be brought to the Wanee Theater in Kewanee by the Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Parish in Galva. KEWANEE — “Mary of Nazareth,” a feature film about the Blessed Mother, will return to central Illinois on Sunday, March 9, for a […]
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Photo Caption: The March 6 announcement is a “significant step” in the cause for beatification and canonization of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a native of El Paso and a priest of the Diocese of Peoria. By: By Catholic News Service and Catholic Post staff A seven-member team of medical experts convoked by the Vatican reported […]
Continue readingThe High School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign won the Illinois High School Association Class 2A girls basketball state championship in convincing fashion with a 70-34 title game triumph over Prophetstown Saturday night at Redbird Arena in Normal. The Sabers, finishing their historic season with a record of 33-2, had advanced to the championship […]
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PHOTO: Diogo Morgado stars in a scene from the movie “Son of God.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. See review below. CNS/Fox. —– The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of Film and Broadcasting. For full reviews […]
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Photo Caption: Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian musician John Michael Talbot will guide a parish mission at Holy Family Church in Peoria on on March 27, 28, and 29. By: By Catholic Post staff EDITOR’S NOTE: In addition to parish devotions such as Stations of the Cross and penance services, special regional opportunities for spiritual growth […]
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Photo Caption: This year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5. My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter into this Lenten season, the Church once again invites us to use this opportunity to share more fully in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. It is essential that we cultivate a deeper sense […]
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