October is Respect Life Month, but you can get a head start in supporting the culture of life in the Diocese of Peoria starting Sept. 22 with 40 Days for Life kickoff events in Bloomington and Champaign on Sunday, Sept. 22, and in Peoria on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Please note: the following are only some […]
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Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the Catholic priesthood in the United States – a day to reflect upon and affirm the central role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. This year, Priesthood Sunday will be celebrated on September 29. Ways to celebrate as a parish: Feature your […]
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By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post Online “In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.” – OSF HealthCare Mission Statement URBANA – OSF HealthCare understands […]
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“In My Father’s House” / By Paul Thomas Moore I have a new appreciation for the ability tie to my shoes. The thing is, I don’t have that ability at the moment, at least with my left shoe, as that leg is in a brace and I can’t reach my foot. When people ask what […]
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As the leaves begin to turn, autumn turns the page on a new year of life for 12 priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria. Many happy returns to our priests celebrating from Sept. 8 to Oct. 7: Father Patrick DeMeulemeester (Sept. 8); Father Stephen Willard (Sept. 9); Father Patrick O’Neal (Sept. 11); Father Adam […]
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On the Demonic by Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Emmaus Road Publishing 2024 Reviewed by Matthew Vander Vennet of The Catholic Post Online Archbishop Sheen had plans to write a work concerning the demonic near the end of this life. Taking stock of the world around him, and remaining as prescient as ever, Sheen understood that the […]
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I am pleased to announce that Dr. Susie Cicciarelli has been appointed associate superintendent of schools, effective August 1, 2024. Her career with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria spans over 21 years. Dr. Cicciarelli began her career as a teacher in 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Peoria Heights. In 2007, she joined […]
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Since early spring (starting with the 50th priestly anniversary of Bishop Emeritus Jenky on April 6), the Catholic Post online has been marking the 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of this year’s jubilarians adjacent to their original dates of ordination. 2024’s SENIOR JUBILARIANS Now, we come to the final honorees to be celebrated this […]
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Father Patrick Wille (foreground), parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish in Moline had the honor of participating in the procession of the monstrance at the National Eucharistic Conference. The Catholic Post Online/Bob Wille
By Courtney Grussing of The Catholic Post Online For some, the National Eucharistic Congress July 17–21 in Indianapolis was a mountaintop experience in their faith journey; for others, it was an invitation to begin the climb in earnest. More than 60,000 Catholics came together united in faith from all 50 states and 17 countries. The […]
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Summer continues to bring heat and many candles will be lit on top of 18 cakes for priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria. We send greetings to all those blowing out birthday candles July 16 – Aug. 8: Father Patrick Henehan, (July 16); Father Joseph Hogan (July 16); Father Timothy Sauppé (July 17); Father […]
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