By: By Msgr. Stuart Swetland First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 17 Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2,10-11,12-13,14-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 It is well known that in Hebrew, the name Jesus means “God saves” (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 430.) But what does it mean to be saved? The readings for this First Sunday in Lent […]
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Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI leaves following an audience at the Vatican Feb. 15. Bishop Jenky will preside at a holy hour at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Feb. 28, the day the pope has announced he will resign. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has directed that prayers be included at every Mass in the Diocese […]
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Photo Caption: “If all the pro-lifers in Peoria put actions behind their prayers, the abortion clinic in this area would close,” said Abby Johnson at St. Jude’s Church on Feb. 5. By: By Nancy Piccione, for The Catholic Post “This is not your pro-life activity of the year,” Abby Johnson, an abortion clinic worker turned […]
Continue readingIn this time of Valentines and expressions of love, the renewed Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is inviting people to “Share Your Heart” with a gift in support of its mission to serve those in need around central Illinois. “There are so many children, women, families, and elderly that need us, especially in […]
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Photo Caption: Catholics from the Diocese of Peoria are encouraged to join concerned citizens from throughout Illinois at the State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 20 for a “Defend Marriage” lobby day. The organization representing the state’s Catholic bishops today decried Senate passage of redefinition of marriage legislation, saying lawmakers are blatantly ignoring the institution’s […]
Continue readingUnforgettable. Inspiring. Amazing. Those are just some of the words representatives of the hundreds of pilgrims from the Diocese of Peoria used to describe the experience of being in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 25 for the national March for Life and accompanying prayerful events. “Looking behind me during the march and seeing thousands of pro-life […]
Continue readingGALESBURG — Members of Knox County Right to Life will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Allen Park Baptist Church, 1701 Mulberry St. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and include education and letter writing.
Continue readingMOLINE — The Northwest Area Cursillo community has scheduled a Men’s Cursillo Weekend (No. 1028) for Feb. 21-24 at the Believers Together Center at Christ the King Church, 3205 60th St. A Women’s Cursillo Weekend (No. 2031) will be held March 14-17. Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning “short course” and is designed to bring […]
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Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has encouraged readership and support of The Catholic Post and invites generous donations to the diocesan newspaper’s 2013 “Delivering Unity Campaign.” In addition to being a subscription to the print publication, a gift to the campaign is “practical evangelization” especially in this Year of Faith, said Bishop Jenky. Contributions may […]
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Photo Caption: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, faulted the proposed rules for maintaining an “inaccurate distinction among religious ministries.” By: By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The new proposed rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding insurance coverage of contraceptives show movement […]
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