WASHINGTON (CNS) — All Catholics are called “to help build a culture of life in which every human life without exception is respected and defended,” the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities said in a message for Respect Life Sunday Oct. 5. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia invited Catholics […]
Continue readingROME (CNS) — The financial crisis rocking the United States and sending tremors through the world financial markets is proof that placing profit before any other value is an attitude bound to fail, said the Vatican secretary of state. “When God is ignored, the ability to respect the rule of law and recognize the common […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON (CNS) — While much of the nation’s attention has been focused on the stock market, a coalition of religious, social justice, rural and environmental groups is working to bring attention to damage it says has been caused worldwide by a speculative commodities futures market. “Food is not a speculative investment,” said the coalition in […]
Continue readingRating: A-I (PG) NEW YORK (CNS) — The following is a capsule review of a movie recently reviewed by the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Slight but entertaining animated horror spoof in which the titular character (voice of John Cusack), a hunchbacked assistant to an evil inventor (voice […]
Continue readingThe “Post Poll” regularly invites readers to share thoughts on current matters of Catholic interest. Next month, the Bible will be the topic when bishops from throughout the world meet in Rome. And so we ask: “What is your favorite Bible verse?” Respondents are invited to briefly explain why the verse has such meaning to […]
Continue readingSecond in a continuing series GENESEO — It took some work, but Darin Ries and Molly McKean have set their wedding date. Darin proposed to Molly through an ad in the June 15 issue of The Catholic Post, and she said “yes.” She plans to say “I do” on Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. John […]
Continue readingMACOMB — While hunters across central Illinois are preparing for the opening of whitetail deer season Oct. 1, two priests of the Diocese of Peoria have declared open season on the souls of hunters by devising a special blessing for them. The “Blessing of Hunters,” which has received approval from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, […]
Continue readingMonique Sondag has seen the new pro-marriage movie “Fireproof” dozens of times, even though the film doesn’t open in theaters until this weekend and Monique, 24, isn’t married. But the daughter of Deacon Bob and Theresa Sondag of Immaculate Conception Parish in Manito has criss-crossed the country promoting “Fireproof,” especially among church groups. She is […]
Continue readingThe powers of music, medicine, generosity and faith combined Saturday in Peoria to renew a “Spirit of Hope” among cancer patients and their families. Noted Irish tenor John McDermott was the featured vocalist during prelude music and an afternoon Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria and then later at a fundraising concert at the […]
Continue readingAs the members of Holy Family Parish in Peoria prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its perpetual adoration program next month, they have some good news for area Catholics: “The Doctor is in,” and, “Walk-ins are welcome.” Those and similar messages are found on the back of promotional cards, the size of a business […]
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