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By: The Catholic Post - June 30, 2022 -
Movie Review
This is a scene from the animated movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Universal Studios)
By Catholic News Service A ’70s vibe adds verve to this animated origin story of the paradoxically good-hearted would-be supervillain of the title (voice of Steve Carell). A preteen in the days of disco, he already yearns to join a crew of famed criminals (their founder voiced by Alan Arkin) and, in an effort to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2022 -
News Article
An artist's rendering of the Gathering Center planned for Sacred Heart Parish in Moline. Groundbreaking for the $2,237,000 church addition is scheduled on Sunday, July 17.
MOLINE — Members of Sacred Heart Parish, 1307 17th Ave., have two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, July 17. The first is the 40th anniversary of Father Mark DeSutter’s ordination to the priesthood. The pastor at Sacred Heart since 2014, he will be honored by parishioners and friends at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2022 -
News Article
Many Filipinos keep statues of Santo Niño de Cebu in their homes.
The 24th anniversary of the enthronement of the icon of Santo Niño de Cebu at St. Joseph Church in Peoria will be celebrated with a Mass and reception on Saturday, July 16. Bishop Louis Tylka will preside at the 5:30 p.m. liturgy at St. Joseph, 103 S. Richard Pryor Place, and bless all Santo Niño […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2022 -
News Article
Dr. Carol Razza is a featured speaker at at the Diocese of Peoria's Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference on July 30, and Dan Dúet will again be music and worship leader.
After two years of virtual gatherings designed as a safeguard against COVID-19, the Diocese of Peoria’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference will return to an in-person format on Saturday, July 30, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The theme is “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” The 36th annual conference will feature talks by Bishop Louis […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2022 -
Columnists
In My Father’s House / By Paul Thomas Moore An elderly friend and former neighbor of ours, whom I will call Jane, is going through a difficult time. Her husband died a few years ago, and about a year later she fell and fractured her pelvis, followed by another fall just months later, this time […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2022 -
Columnists
A Sacred Heart of Jesus stained-glass window is pictured at Mount Melleray Abbey in Waterford, Ireland. (CNS/Cillian Kelly)
My Vocation is Love / By Lindsey Weishar At the time of this writing, Roe v. Wade has just been overturned. It is also the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. By the time you’re reading this, you’ll have lived through a week filled with various commentary about the decision. It’s clear that for […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 24, 2022 -
Movie Review
This is the movie poster for "Elvis." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Warner Bros.)
By Catholic News Service This highly entertaining, turbocharged biography of a music legend is a lavish, over-the-top production with all the creative hallmarks of its flamboyant director, Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge!”, “The Great Gatsby”). In rural Mississippi, young Elvis Presley (Chaydon Jay) is transfixed by the musical vibe and suggestive dancing of his African-American neighbors. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 24, 2022 -
News Article
Pro-life demonstrators are seen near the Supreme Court in Washington. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hailed the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and said it is time for “healing wounds and repairing social divisions” with those who take opposing views on abortion. The ruling marks a historic day […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 24, 2022 -
Featured Article
In a June 24 statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs case, Bishop Louis Tylka also called on "all people of goodwill to support the efforts that uphold the dignity of human life." (The Catholic Post file photo/Jennifer Willems)
Reaction is coming in quickly to the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country. Following are some initial local reactions received by The Catholic Post. National reactions are found here. FROM BISHOP LOUIS TYLKA […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 24, 2022 -
Featured Article
Pro-life demonstrators in Washington celebrate outside the Supreme Court June 24 as the court overruled the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision in its ruling in the Dobbs case on a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks. (CNS/Evelyn Hockstein, Reuters)
By Carol Zimmermann / Catholic News Service (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is being updated frequently.) WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 5-4 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country. The court’s 213-page ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization was […]
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