The secular media is on to the story. Well, kind of. “Big changes to Catholic Mass spur confusion in pews,” headlined CNN on Nov. 4, with a lead sentence that the Mass is undergoing a “major overhaul.” “Catholic Church unveils strict Latin translation” blared the New York Post the following day. “Overhaul of Catholic Mass […]
Continue readingBy: By Father James King Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 13 Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 It isn’t easy to serve God. In fact, with our fallen human nature, it would be impossible for us to serve God without His help. But through His word, and the grace that He […]
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Photo Caption: “It is truly a special blessing this year to give thanks for the gift of the new translation of the Roman Missal that will come into general use this Thanksgiving weekend,” writes Bishop Jenky. Editor’s note: Following is the text of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s message for Thanksgiving Day 2011, to be observed […]
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Photo Caption: Joining Father Richard E. Raney for his birthday celebration are his niece, Mary Ann Muller of Peoria, and nephew, Bill Muller of River Forest. Father Raney, a diocesan priest, turned 100 on Oct. 19. Ordained in 1938, Father Richard E. Raney is the priest with the most seniority in the Diocese of Peoria. […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post test kitchen is open and it’s time to start preparing the cookies, candies, cakes and breads — as well as main dishes and beverages — that will be featured in the newspaper’s 2011 edition of “A Taste of Christmas.” This special section, which will be published in our Dec. 25 issue, not […]
Continue readingThe 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 movie site here. This list will be updated regularly, and all reviews are copyright (c) 2011 […]
Continue readingYes, we see that the horror film “Paranormal Activity 3” is atop the movie box office. That’s sad, given the satanic elements of the plot and crude language, but not unexpected as Halloween approaches. Still, October has been a surprisingly good month for inspirational fare in theaters. And since we embrace The Christophers’ motto that […]
Continue readingNo daily updates of The Catholic Post’s online edition are anticipated from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5 as our webmaster enjoys a vacation.
Continue readingParents who have lost a baby during infancy or pregnancy are invited to remember their children at an Elizabeth Ministry Memorial Tree prayer service on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Resurrection Cemetery, 7519 N. Allen Road, in Peoria. It will begin at 3 p.m. Father William Miller, IC, who chairs the Diocesan Respect Life Board, will […]
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Photo Caption: A preliminary sketch of the proposed new Immaculate Conception Church in Manito as seen from South Adams Street. MANITO — Members of Immaculate Conception Church here hope to “raise the roof” in more ways than one when they host a Harvest Hoe-Down Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event is a […]
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