VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI urged American Catholics to strive for greater unity, especially among ethnic groups and between bishops and religious orders, in order to carry out the church’s mission in an increasingly hostile society. The pope made his remarks May 18 in a speech to U.S. bishops from the Chaldean, Ruthenian, […]
Continue readingDeacon Bob Pomazal will lead a prayer workshop on Saturday, June 2, at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. Madison Ave., in Peoria. Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Peoria, it will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. The workshop is being offered in preparation […]
Continue readingOTTAWA — St. Francis of Assisi Church, 820 Sanger St., will offer a Fay’s Bar-B-Que Bash on Wednesday, May 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $11 for a dinner that features two pork chops or half a chicken or a combination of both. Side dishes include baked beans and coleslaw. The event […]
Continue readingDANVILLE — The Women’s Health Center at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, 812 N. Logan Ave., will host a “Girls’ Night Out Mammogram Party” on Wednesday, May 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Those who attend will be able to enjoy refreshments, a chair massage and a manicure along with their mammogram, and hear from […]
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Photo Caption: Frances M. Fabina, a member of Annunciation Parish in Eagle Township, died April 18 in Streator at the age of 109. EAGLE TOWNSHIP — Frances M. Fabina was “a lovely woman” and “a very good Catholic,” according to her pastor. And when she died at a private care home in Streator on April […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, who is observing his 10th anniversary as Bishop of Peoria, is pictured with Sister Ana Pia Cordua, SCTJM, president of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Peoria. Those who attend the Bishop’s Gala on Friday, June 1, will come away with new tastes, a revived spirit and a […]
Continue readingAn emotional highlight of the “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” happens early in the program when Father Jerry Logan calls forward fathers and their sons in attendance on the Peoria riverfront. He then encourages the fathers to bless their sons as the Litany of St. Joseph is prayed. It is powerful to watch […]
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By: By Sharon Priester Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 13 Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 How many times have we heard someone say, “I love this pizza” or “I love your new car”? Love is a word used over and over by each of us. Pope Benedict XVI […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — The Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery invite people to join them for reading, reflection and prayer on Mondays, May 7 and 21, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Benet House Retreat Center, 2200 88th Avenue West. The cost is $5 per session, plus the cost of books. The presenter is Sister […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON — The 20/30 Young Adult Group at St. Patrick’s Church, 705 E. Jefferson, is planning an evening of chant, meditation, music and eucharistic adoration followed by a potluck dinner on Sunday, May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Child care will be provided for children ages 2 and older, but reservations are required. For […]
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