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By: The Catholic Post - March 10, 2022 -
News Article
Father Paul Joseph Langevin, OFM Conv., has been elected minister provincial of the St. Bonaventure Province of the Conventual Franciscans. He has been pastor of Holy Family Parish in Peoria since 2018. (Provided photo)
Father Paul Joseph Langevin, OFM Conv., pastor of Holy Family Parish in Peoria, has gained a new title — minister provincial of the St. Bonaventure Province of the Conventual Franciscans. He succeeds Father Michael Zielke, OFM Conv. With his election on Jan. 31, Father Paul Joseph becomes the 14th leader of the St. Bonaventure Province. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 10, 2022 -
Columnists
A woman cries next to her children after fleeing from Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the border crossing in Siret, Romania. (CNS/Reuters)
My Vocation is Love / Lindsey Weishar Perhaps in these days of instant access to the news, thoughts, ideas, and experiences of people all over the world, there is more to be afraid of than we could have ever imagined. And perhaps recently, with the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some of us are […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 10, 2022 -
Columnists
A statue memorializing Italian immigrants outside St. Ambrose Church, and the Gateway Arch, both in St. Louis. (Provided photos)
In My Father’s House / By Paul Moore My wife Mary Louise and I went down to St. Louis in late February for a funeral. It was for my brother-in-law Jerry’s father-in-law, Leo. Leo was 96, an immigrant from Italy 68 years ago. Although I didn’t know him personally, I felt like I knew Leo […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 10, 2022 -
Living the Word
Father R. Michael Schaab
Living the Word / By Father R. Michael Schaab Second Sunday of Lent/March 13 Genesis 15:5-12,17-18; Psalm 27:1,7-8,8-913-14; Philippians 3:17 — 4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 Before spending time with the readings for any Sunday, it’s important to keep some general principles in mind. First, the First Reading and the Gospel always share a theme or message. Second, […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 8, 2022 -
News Article
Those mourning the loss of a loved one are invited to take part in a biweekly gathering via Zoom sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria starting on Wednesday evening, March 9. Six spring sessions of the “Wounded Healers” grief group have been scheduled. Registration materials and the link for the Zoom meetings […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 4, 2022 -
Movie Review
This is the movie poster for "The Batman." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Warner Bros. Pictures)
By Catholic News Service When The Riddler (Paul Dano) targets a series of Gotham’s corrupt politicians for assassination, the iconic crimefighter of the title (Robert Pattinson) enters into an uneasy alliance with a police lieutenant (Jeffrey Wright) and an equally volatile partnership with the Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) to stop the killing spree. He’s backed up […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 2, 2022 -
News Article
EDITOR’S NOTE: To add your Lenten activity to this list, email information to cathpost@cdop.org. — Fish fry dinners return; see online list That staple of Lent, the fish fry, is being offered by organizations and parishes around the Diocese of Peoria. With an eye toward safety, there are a mix of options this year, with guests […]
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By: The Catholic Post - March 1, 2022 -
News Article
Fried haddock and other items are seen on a guest's plate during a parish fish fry. (CNS/Bob Roller)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following list was compiled from information provided to The Catholic Post. It will be updated as more Lenten meals are made known. To add a fish fry to this list, send an email to cathpost@cdop.org. BLOOMINGTON: The Bloomington Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry each Friday during Lent, from 5:30 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 26, 2022 -
Movie Review
This is the movie poster for "Studio 666." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. (CNS/Open Road Films)
By Catholic News Service Deliberately over-the-top scenes of decapitation and dismemberment alternate with long periods of boredom in this comic-horror vehicle for the rock band Foo Fighters. To work on their next album, the ensemble moves into a Los Angeles-area house that, unbeknownst to them, was once the setting for a murder spree. There, guitarist […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 24, 2022 -
Featured Article
The Catholic Post’s 2022 Delivering Unity Campaign has begun, inviting subscriptions and support for the diocesan newspaper’s mission under the theme “Spread the Word.” To renew or begin a subscription online via credit card, click here. “The Diocese of Peoria is our large family of faith in central Illinois,” wrote Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, […]
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