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By: The Catholic Post - October 8, 2024 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief, News Article
On October 6, 2024 the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis elected a major superior and council (from left): Sister Rose Therese Mann, O.S.F. – also appointed to be assistant secretary; Sister Theresa Ann Brazeau, O.S.F. – also appointed to be treasurer general; Sister Agnes Joseph Williams, O.S.F. – major superior; Sister Judith Ann Duvall, O.S.F. – appointed to be assistant major superior and treasurer general; Sister Teresa Paul Selamat, O.S.F. (Provided photo)
The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis met in a General Chapter this fall which occurs every six years. On October 6, 2024 they elected a major superior and her council who comprise the governing board for the religious congregation. They also serve as the highest board holding reserve powers over OSF HealthCare […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 4, 2024 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief, Uncategorized
In a letter to priests in advance of the 2024 elections, Bishop Louis Tylka wrote, “As Catholics we are to engage in the political process and to vote our conscience.” The formation of conscience In order to help form our conscience, Bishop Tylka points to resources such as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 2, 2024 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief
“Our Sisters have found such comfort in the Spirit of Hope Mass for Cancer that has been celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral for the past several years each fall. “Once again it is being planned for Saturday, October 5, 2024 with a concert by the tenor, John McDermott, beginning at 3:30 p.m. followed by Mass […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 1, 2024 -
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BARTONVILLE – Barbara Harzman of the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (PDCCW) is the coordinator of the Care for Creation program launch at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. She says the initiative was inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment “Laudato Si’” (2025), and his later […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 25, 2024 -
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The National Eucharistic Congress is planning to do another Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the summer of 2025. The plan is to launch from Indianapolis and then make their way across the country to conclude in Los Angeles on the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The daily schedule will include Mass, followed by […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 20, 2024 -
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October is Respect Life Month, but you can get a head start in supporting the culture of life in the Diocese of Peoria starting Sept. 22 with 40 Days for Life kickoff events in Bloomington and Champaign on Sunday, Sept. 22, and in Peoria on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Please note: the following are only some […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 20, 2024 -
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Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the Catholic priesthood in the United States – a day to reflect upon and affirm the central role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. This year, Priesthood Sunday will be celebrated on September 29. Ways to celebrate as a parish: Feature your […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 18, 2024 -
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By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post Online “In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.” – OSF HealthCare Mission Statement URBANA – OSF HealthCare understands […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 13, 2024 -
Featured Article, Local News Brief, Uncategorized
“In My Father’s House” / By Paul Thomas Moore I have a new appreciation for the ability tie to my shoes. The thing is, I don’t have that ability at the moment, at least with my left shoe, as that leg is in a brace and I can’t reach my foot. When people ask what […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 4, 2024 -
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As the leaves begin to turn, autumn turns the page on a new year of life for 12 priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria. Many happy returns to our priests celebrating from Sept. 8 to Oct. 7: Father Patrick DeMeulemeester (Sept. 8); Father Stephen Willard (Sept. 9); Father Patrick O’Neal (Sept. 11); Father Adam […]
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