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By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 -
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Mahomet, Msgr. James Ramer, retirement, senior status
Msgr. James Ramer stands outside Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mahomet, where he has served as pastor for seven years. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
MAHOMET — As a pastor and throughout his 31 years of priestly life, Msgr. James Ramer has tried to be a good listener. “I like to listen to what people have to say,” he told The Catholic Post last week from his office at Our Lady of the Lake Parish here, “then try to make […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 -
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assignments, Bishop Jenky, Diocese of Peoria, Father Riordan, Msgr. Ramer, Rosminians, Salesians
The granting of senior status to Msgr. James Ramer, left, and Father Patrick Riordan are among dozens of clergy assignments announced by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. Msgr. Ramer is pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Mahomet while Father Riordan is pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Tolono, and St. Joseph Parish, Ivesdale. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
Forty-four priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria are affected by assignment changes announced this month by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. The moves, which are printed in full here, are highlighted by: The granting of senior status to Msgr. James Ramer, 71, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Mahomet, and Father Patrick […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 -
News Article
The Salesian logo is inspired by St. John Bosco and the Salesians walking with the young through the world.
CHAMPAIGN — The Salesians of Don Bosco are closing their community based at Holy Cross Parish in Champaign and the three priests are being reassigned within the order in June. The move followed extensive consultation with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and was announced by Father Timothy Zak, SDB, vice provincial of the Salesian Province […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 -
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Diocese of Peoria, Father Joseph Costa, Father William Miller, Galesburg, Institute of Charity, Rosminian
Rosminian priests have guided Corpus Christi Parish in Galesburg since its founding, as this sign outside the church attests. Nearby St. Patrick Parish has been under Rosminian care since the Diocese of Peoria's founding in 1877. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
The Rosminian presence in the Diocese of Peoria, a constant since the diocese’s founding in 1877 and a major part of Catholic history in Galesburg, is coming to an end. Citing declining numbers since the 1990s and with only two Rosminian priests — Father William Miller and Father Paul Stiene — in active ministry here, […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 -
Editorial
Visits to Catholic cemeteries in Raritan and Galesburg last week reaffirmed for me the sacred and invaluable nature of these resting places for our beloved dead found throughout our diocese. St. Patrick Cemetery in Raritan is located right next to the rural church. Walking through it with Deacon Lee Brokaw, who will be ordained a […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 4, 2017 -
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Class 10, deacons, Diocese of Peoria, Permanent deacons
The 24 men to be ordained permanent deacons for the Diocese of Peoria are shown in this photo collage. (Photos by Jennifer Willems of The Catholic Post)
Twenty-four men will be ordained as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Peoria on Saturday, May 20, during a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. During the liturgy, Bishop Jenky will also ordain seminarians Andru O’Brien and Ryan Mattingly to the transitional diaconate. (See story […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 4, 2017 -
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Father Thomas Shea
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is the full text of the homily at the April 28 funeral Mass at St. Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington for Father Thomas Shea. His obituary is found here. The homilist was Msgr. Gerald Ward, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Morton. — “’Lord, when did we see you hungry or […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 3, 2017 -
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Call to Catholic Men of Faith, Father Adam Cesarek, Father Gary Chamberland, men's march, Peoria
Hundreds of men from throughout the Diocese of Peoria near the end of their march through downtown Peoria in a public defense of faith, family, and the priesthood on April 29. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
Through the witness of 12 disciples, Jesus changed the world. Catholic men today can change the world by focusing on just one or two people. That was among the challenges issued to hundreds of men from throughout the Diocese of Peoria who braved a rainy, chilly Saturday morning to take part in the annual public […]
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By: Tom Dermody - April 27, 2017 -
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Bishop Jenky, blessing, Father Richardson, parish center, Peoria, St. Philomena Parish
Guests arrive for the April 26 celebration dinner and blessing ceremony for the new St. Philomena Parish Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
After describing it with superlatives including “spectacular” and “beautiful,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, blessed the newly completed St. Philomena Parish Center in Peoria before a celebration dinner at the $4 million facility on April 26. “This is going to be an engine for all the things you do,” said Bishop Jenky of the 20,000-square-foot […]
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By: Tom Dermody - April 20, 2017 -
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In preparation for a planned flight of honor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to recognize their service, names of Vietnam (or Vietnam era) veterans from the former Spalding Institue, Bergan High School, or the Academy of Our Lady (all in Peoria) are being sought. See related story. Following is the list […]
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