Photo Caption: Morgan Klein, a sixth grader at St. Patrick School in Washington, finds her family’s name on a list of 130 parish families whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by the Nov. 17 tornado. By: By Tom Dermody WASHINGTON — Father Stephen Willard told parishioners who packed St. Patrick Church a week after […]
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Photo Caption: Anthony Khoury (pictured) says he hopes his video, seen by millions, inspires “faith that God will keep us safe and give us the strength to endure all trials and threats and sufferings.” By: By Tom Dermody WASHINGTON — Viewers around the world have been captivated and inspired by both the sight and the […]
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By: By Tom Dermody Five months before his canonization draws expected record crowds to Rome, the life and witness of Blessed John Paul II was celebrated in the Diocese of Peoria by throngs who came to venerate his official relic. (See slideshow above below for dozens of images.) Pilgrims from throughout the diocese and beyond […]
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Photo Caption: Mary Russell, 5, of St. Jude Parish in Peoria kisses the relic of Blessed John Paul II following a Mass attended by more than 1,300 at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Monday night. By: By Tom Dermody Five months before his canonization draws expected record crowds to Rome, the life and witness of Blessed […]
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Photo Caption: A woman holds a rosary as she waits to board a military evacuation flight from the typhoon-battered city of Tacloban, Philippines, Nov. 13. By: By Tom Dermody As her mother half a world away told Eva Counsil how strongly the winds from Super Typhoon Haiyan were battering their home — two hours before […]
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Photo Caption: Shannon Alvarez, a parent at St. Mark School in Peoria, takes part in a discussion on bullying and the school’s pioneering new Safe School Ambassador program. By: By Tom Dermody Name-calling. Teasing. Leaving someone out of a conversation or game. Shoving. Bullying. Mistreatment of others at school — including at Catholic schools — […]
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By: By Tom Dermody On a night when optimism and hope were recurring themes, wonderful news was announced at the annual Respect Life Dinner in Peoria before keynote speaker David Andrusko reached the microphone. In a report on the work of the Family Resources Center, the pro-life outreach in downtown Peoria supported by the dinner, […]
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Photo Caption: The cover of “Breaking Through: The Story of Bob Cleary,” the late principal of Bergan High School who overcame obstacles after injuries from an accident left him quadriplegic. By: By Tom Dermody The remarkable story of Bob Cleary — who showed courage, faith, and imagination in overcoming obstacles after an accident left him […]
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By: By Tom Dermody A new feature-length movie is set to make its big-screen premiere at Landmark Cinema in Peoria this Friday evening, Sept. 13. Among those in the sold-out theater will be the actors and production crew, many in formal attire as they walk down a red carpet. “The Outlaws of Ravenhurst” is not […]
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Photo Caption: Father Dominic Vitaliano displays a mosaic given to him by friends when he left Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho in July. It was his final assignment in a 12-year career as an Air Force chaplain. By: By Tom Dermody BUSHNELL — As an Air Force chaplain for the last 12 years, […]
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