ARLINGTON — A new Celtic garden added to the landscaping on the southwest side of St. Patrick’s Church here was blessed and dedicated following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 24. Its design replicates miniature gardens found throughout Ireland and features a Celtic cross, meditation bench, imported stepping stones inscribed with an Irish blessing, and […]
Continue readingCatholics of the Diocese of Peoria will soon learn the results and implications of the yearlong “Growing in Faith Together” study that will impact all parishes. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is now studying the final recommendations made by the Diocesan Planning Commission following a two-day meeting in late June. The advisory group weighed recommendations […]
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Photo Caption: A woman prays at a memorial July 22 for victims behind the theater where a gunman opened fire on moviegoers in Aurora, Colo. A Catholic life embraces mystery on so many levels. We don’t know how the bread and wine become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ. We don’t know what […]
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By: By Tim Irwin Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 22 Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-3,3-4,5,6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 The humble sheep enjoys a unique notoriety in Sacred Scripture as compared to other domesticated grazing animals. There are 4,970 references to sheep in the Bible and only 277 references to cattle. Nowhere does the Bible […]
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Photo Caption: Christian Bale stars as Bruce Wayne in a scene from the movie “The Dark Knight Rises.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. 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 […]
Continue readingPEORIA HEIGHTS — The Secular Discalced Carmelite Community of Mary, Mother of the Blessed Sacrament will meet on Saturday, July 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 904 E. Lake Ave. A rosary at 11 a.m. will be followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the daily Mass chapel. A formation meeting in the kitchen/dining […]
Continue readingPONTIAC — The Pontiac Circle of the Christ Child Society of Central Illinois will meet on Thursdays, July 12 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall of St. Mary’s Church, 501 N. Chicago St. For more information, call Shari Paris at (815) 419-8620.
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Cursillo community is planning a family Ultreya for Saturday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 527 W. Jackson St. Mass will be followed by a potluck. Paper products, drinks and chicken will be provided. Bring a side dish to share.
Continue readingThe workshop titles at the Catholic Media Convocation in late June would have made no sense to anyone in Catholic journalism even a decade ago.“Should I Do An App?” “Bloggers and Catholic Journalism.” “The 7 Deadly Sins of Facebook and Twitter.” “Pinterest — More than Just Recipes.” And my favorite: “Mobile Journalism: Turning Your iPhones […]
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Photo Caption: Tim Irwin teaches at Peoria Notre Dame High School, where he chairs the Theology Department. He is a member of St. Mark’s Parish in Peoria. By: By Tim Irwin Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 8 Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 123:1-2,2,3-4; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6a Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman in […]
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