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 movie site here. This list will be updated regularly, and all reviews are copyright (c) 2011 […]
Continue readingYoung Catholic adults are invited to discuss their faith in a relaxed setting on Wednesday evenings in July during the 2011 Theology on Tap series in Peoria. Topics and speakers for the four sessions — each begins at 6:30 p.m. at Kelleher’s Irish Pub, 619 S.W. Water St. in Peoria — have been announced by […]
Continue readingBy: By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Solemnity of Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 26 Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a; Psalm 147:12-13,14-15,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 Most of our lives are lived in the ordinary. Our responsibilities are before us and we try to meet them each day much as we have done in the […]
Continue readingChildren of the Diocese of Peoria, your bishop has granted permission for you to throw a tantrum at home. But only on one very important subject. “Since you don’t drive yet, if Mom and Dad don’t bring you to Mass every Sunday, throw a tantrum,” said Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, in a homily at […]
Continue readingPETERSTOWN — The Illinois Valley Cursillo community will celebrate its 25th year reunion on Saturday, July 9, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 3888 E. First Road. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will join cursillistas and their guests for Mass at 7 p.m. A social hour and program will follow in the parish hall. Memorabilia […]
Continue readingWhen Catholic Charismatics from central Illinois come together in Peoria at the end of July, they will be invited to reflect on “The Father’s Promise.” Helping them do that at the 25th annual Charismatic Renewal Conference will be Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM, foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria will hold meetings to present information about its adoption program on Thursday, July 7, and on Monday, July 11. Both will run from 6 to 7 p.m. The first meeting will take place at the Catholic Charities branch office at 1315A Curt Drive in Champaign. The second will […]
Continue readingLACON — All “wheels” are welcome to take part in the “Ride for St. Joseph’s Home” this Saturday, June 25. It will begin at 11 a.m. with a “dry run” sign-in at St. Joseph’s, 401 Ninth St., or a tavern tour sign-in at Linda Lou’s 119 Tavern, 119 N. Washington St. The ride will end […]
Continue readingSTREATOR — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will join members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish this Sunday, June 26, for a Mass and procession in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. During the 1 p.m. liturgy, Bishop Jenky will install Father Philip Halfacre as the new pastor. […]
Continue readingYoung Catholic adults are invited to discuss their faith in a relaxed setting on Wednesday evenings in July during the 2011 Theology on Tap series in Peoria. Topics and speakers for the four sessions — all to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Kelleher’s Irish Pub, 619 S.W. Water St. in Peoria — have been announced […]
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