Catholic around the Diocese of Peoria will be urged to enroll in a new statewide informational effort called the Illinois Catholic Advocacy Network, or “I-CAN,” during the approaching “Fortnight for Freedom.” Cards explaining the network and encouraging sign-up have been sent to every parish. Those taking part will receive occasional email updates from the Catholic […]
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Photo Caption: All Catholic churches in the Diocese of Peoria will ring their bells at 11 a.m. on July 4 as one of the promotions of religious freedom planned during the June 21 to July 4 “Fortnight for Freedom.” The ringing of church bells and Sunday homilies devoted to the subject are just two ways […]
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Photo Caption: Santiago Cabrera portrays Father Vega in a scene from the movie “For Greater Glory.” 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 of these films, as well as earlier releases, visit the CNS […]
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May 30, 2012 Dear Faithful in Christ, As we approach the celebration of our nation’s Independence, I remind you that religious freedom is one of our most treasured gifts. We proudly celebrate that the First Amendment of our Constitution enshrines our religious freedom. Religious freedom is not only about our ability to go to Mass […]
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Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd as he arrives to lead an encounter outside Milan’s cathedral during the World Meeting of Families in Milan June 1. By: By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service MILAN (CNS) — As tens of thousands of families from all over the world gathered for the World Meeting of […]
Continue readingMORTON — The next Peoria Cursillo Ultreya will be held Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 225 E. Greenwood St. The evening includes a witness talk, Mass and a social. Guests are welcome.
Continue readingWEST PEORIA — A Holy Hour for the “Rights of the Unborn Child” will be held on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at Rosmini House, 2327 W. Heading Ave. Prayers include the rosary and Benediction.
Continue readingGENESEO — The presentation “Mental Illness and Faith Community Outreach” planned for Sunday, June 10, in the parish hall of St. Malachy’s Church here has been cancelled. The presentation was promoted in the May 27 issue of The Catholic Post. The cancellation notice came from the parish over the weekend.
Continue readingWASHINGTON (CNS) — After receiving the inaugural Religious Freedom Award May 24, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori encouraged people of all faiths to stand together to defend religious liberty. “U.S. bishops and faithful Catholics in this country, numerous though we may be, cannot fight the tide of radical secularism alone,” Archbishop Lori said at the […]
Continue readingVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics who dedicate themselves to special prayers and efforts to promote the holiness of Christian families can receive special indulgences during the World Meeting of Families May 30-June 2 in Milan. Pope Benedict XVI authorized the indulgences for those who, “truly repentant and motivated by charity, dedicate themselves to the sanctification […]
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