Photo Caption: The project is the next phase of a master plan that followed an evaluation of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria as it approached its 125th anniversary in 2013. By: By Tom Dermody The mother church of the Diocese of Peoria is about to become even more beautiful, and you are invited to play […]
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By: By Tom Dermody Saying “it is our responsibility to share the Good News, and not just hold it to ourselves,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has encouraged generous financial support for the 2015 Annual Diocesan Appeal. The appeal, which is the major source of revenue for the ministries and agencies of the Diocese of […]
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Photo Caption: The Rev. Vernon McNear is the supervisor of the new Clinical Pastoral Education Program set to begin with a summer session at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. By: By Tom Dermody Do you have a personal desire or a professional need to learn “the art and heart of caring?” OSF Saint […]
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Photo Caption: Among the first visitors to the new “St. John Vianney Rectory” exhibit were seminarian Deacon Eric Bolek, left, and permanent Deacon Michael Schallmoser and his son, Conrad. By: By Tom Dermody The Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria now has a rectory. “The St. John Vianney Rectory” is the title of a new display […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky places the Profession Cross of Father Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, on his casket during the funeral Mass for the longtime president of the University of Notre Dame on March 4. By: By Tom Dermody A calm leader. A great storyteller. A good religious. Intelligent. An extremely kind man, devoted to his priesthood. […]
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Photo Caption: John Riedell of Germantown Hills holds an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe he painted about 20 years ago. The painting is reprinted on the cover of his newly published book, “The Tilma and Other Poems.” By: By Tom Dermody GERMANTOWN HILLS — A career as a newspaper artist and cartoonist testifies to […]
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By: By Tom Dermody ROCK ISLAND — It’s a good thing when holy cards are in high demand. A new card project promoting the beauty of the Catholic churches of the Quad Cities area, Calvary Cemetery, and prayer is a case in point. “Just think of the thousands we’ve already distributed,” said Greg Vogele, cemetery […]
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Photo Caption: Sacred artist Neilson Carlin poses with six of the 12 paintings of saints he created for existing arched niches in the sanctuary of Epiphany Church in Normal. The paintings were installed Feb. 6. By: By Tom Dermody NORMAL — Those attending Mass at Epiphany Church here have a new and powerful reminder that […]
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By: By Tom Dermody The choice to send a child to a Catholic school is an investment that pays dividends long after diplomas are handed out, three successful graduates testified as Catholic Schools Week began. “Like a lot of kids, I probably did not realize at the time what impact my faith would have on […]
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By: By Tom Dermody CAPTION: Surrounded by members of the eighth grade class of St. Thomas School in Philo as well as parish and school officials, Robert Trost of Dallas, Texas, presents a symbolic check to Bishop Jenky representing his $1 million gift to his former grade school. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody) —– PHILO — […]
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