The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Peoria is sponsoring a Pentecost Mass and potluck supper “in honor of the gift of the Holy Spirit” on Sunday, June 12, at St. Ann’s Church, 1010 S. Louisa St., in Peoria. Praise will begin at 4:15 p.m. Father Terry Cassidy, pastor, will celebrate the Mass, which […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Charismatic Renewal is offering a prayer workshop on Saturday, June 25, to prepare those who would like to pray with others at the group’s July conference, “The Father’s Promise.” Deacon Bob Pomazal will facilitate the workshop, which will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. Madison […]
Continue readingLASALLE — The LaSalle Branch Office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is selling raffle tickets to benefit agency programs. Tickets are $1 each and the winners will be announced at a drawing planned for Friday, June 24. The prizes include an overnight package at the Lincolnshire Marriott that includes dinner and theater […]
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Photo Caption: A painting of Sister Canisia Gerlach, OSF, longtime administrator of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, is seen in the chapel sanctuary as Msgr. Michael Bliss offers a Memorial Mass June 3. Sister M. Canisia Gerlach, OSF, who was administrator of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria during nearly four decades […]
Continue readingEighteen parishes and missions in the Diocese of Peoria will receive new pastors in clergy assignments affecting 30 priests announced this week by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. Among the appointments, which take effect June 15, is the move to senior status of Msgr. Jerome N. Ham, 71, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish […]
Continue readingThe jokes were flying last week concerning fundamentalist radio preacher Harold Camping’s claim that the world was going to end on May 21. We’re not sure why some people can’t accept Jesus’ own words in the Gospel of Matthew that “no one knows the day or the hour” of his return, but we suppose predictions […]
Continue readingPeoria Notre Dame High School students will have more help with tuition. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception will be able to provide more resources to the elderly. Those who depend on the food and friendship they receive through the Sacred Heart Sandwich Program at St. Joseph’s Church will continue to be […]
Continue readingBy: By Sister Agnes Cunningham, SSCM Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 29 Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17; Psalm 66:1-2,4-5,6-7,16,20; 1 Peter 3:15-18 or 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 14:15-21 or John 17:1-11a The Catholic Diocese of Peoria belongs to one of the ecclesiastical provinces in the United States that have transferred the feast of the Ascension […]
Continue readingWho says performing a work of mercy can’t be joyful? About 200 supporters of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria raised more than $115,000 (minus expenses) for the agency on Saturday night while enjoying a “Party on the Patio” of the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. “We really appreciate your presence,” said Sister Ana […]
Continue readingURBANA — Members of all parishes in the Champaign vicariate are invited to celebrate their Catholic faith and connection with one another during an evening that will include a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 6. Priests from the 18 parishes in […]
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