St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the topic for a 25-week Bible study that will be offered this fall at St. Jude’s Church, 10811 N. Knoxville Ave. Part of the Catholic Scripture Study program, the course will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 21. The classes include group discussion, […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Single Adults Club (CSAC) of Central Illinois is planning a picnic for new members for Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Wedgewood Swim and Tennis Club, 6616 N. Mountello Drive, in Peoria. It will begin at noon. Because the group has the use of a picnic shelter, the event will take place rain or […]
Continue readingFollowing are capsule reviews and ratings of recently released films. The reviews are 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 www.usccb.org/movies This list will be updated periodically as the reviews are […]
Continue readingBenefit for Wenona parishioner Aug. 21 WENONA — St. Mary’s Church, 207 W. Third St. South, will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Aug. 21, to benefit Susan (Myszkowski) Baker, a parishioner who is battling cancer of the pancreas, liver, stomach and spleen.The fundraiser starts with a bake sale from 2 to 4 p.m. in […]
Continue readingDr. Kenneth Howell has been offered a visiting instructional appointment to the University of Illinois to teach “Introduction to Catholicism” this fall. Discussions are under way to determine an ongoing role at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center in Champaign that complements his teaching, according to Patricia Gibson, chancellor of the Diocese of Peoria. The invitation […]
Continue readingWe don’t often see Catholic cemetery workers or managers. Maybe that’s why we also don’t often thank them, and that’s too bad. After all, in a way they’ll be taking care of us much longer than even our closest loved ones. And we won’t be able to voice our gratitude when they or their successors […]
Continue readingATKINSON — A new parish center is being built for St. Anthony’s Parish here on a firm foundation of parishioner generosity. While groundbreaking for the $1.2 million facility took place after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 25, the project really began months ago when parishioners dug deep into their wallets and shattered expectations […]
Continue readingBy: By Msgr. Stuart Swetland Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 8 Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalm 33:1,12,18-19,20-22; Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19; Luke 12:32-48 Are Christians “strangers and aliens?” This is the type of question that theologians hear from people who are closely studying the Bible. When I get such a question I am reminded of the old axiom […]
Continue readingGALESBURG — Five years ago, Knox County Right to Life started a community baby shower and brunch to benefit the Women’s Pregnancy Center of Galesburg. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, at Lake Storey Park, Shelter 3. It will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and those who attend are invited […]
Continue readingFollowing are capsule reviews and ratings of recently released films. The reviews are 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 www.usccb.org/movies This list will be updated periodically as the reviews are […]
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