By: By Tom Dermody DWIGHT — Father Jim Rickey sees the face of Christ where many might not look. During a priestly career that has spanned 44 years and a variety of ministries, Father Rickey has witnessed Christ’s presence or brought his compassion and mercy to those on the fringes of society as well as […]
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By: By Tom Dermody COLONA — Some people enjoy people watching. Father Duane Jack, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish here since 2002, is a people listener. And in his 46 years of priestly service — in six parish communities, assisting on Marriage Encounter weekends, and as spiritual director of the Northwest Area Cursillo for 37 […]
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Photo Caption: About 700 men from throughout the Diocese of Peoria and beyond walk through downtown Peoria on May 11 during the 2013 “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith.” By: By Tom Dermody Catholic men were urged to be “bold and fearless believers who put God first in their lives” by Bishop Daniel R. […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Sonia Mancuello, SCTJM, walks toward The Solitude of the Sacred Heart, a hermitage nestled on a wooded river bluff on the grounds of Nazareth Retreat House in Henry. By: By Tom Dermody HENRY — A “little piece of heaven” where most visitors say they have heard God speak waits silently for visitors […]
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By: By Tom Dermody Orientation sessions at four regional locations on April 24 and 25 will introduce standard accounting software that will soon be utilized at all parishes and schools in the Diocese of Peoria. Moving to a uniform accounting system that improves efficiency and accuracy has been a goal of the diocese for several […]
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Photo Caption: The statue of the Risen Christ at Sacred Heart Parish, Rock Island, before and after the vandalism. By: By Tom Dermody ROCK ISLAND — A second story of resurrection is playing out at Sacred Heart Parish here this Easter season. After a vandal pushed over and destroyed the parish’s outdoor statue of the […]
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Photo Caption: Dexter and Bethany Brigham of St. Louis Parish, Princeton, take part in a “60 Seconds to Energize Your Marriage” exercise during the Valentine Date Night following the Diocesan Marriage Mass Feb. 9. By: By Tom Dermody One couple’s wedding was three months ago, while another husband and wife had been married for 67 […]
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Photo Caption: Epiphany Catholic School eighth graders Sarah Thakral, Julia Nelson, Kelly Harris and McKenna Crouch hold four of the 50 Nook e-readers their U.S.-leading fundraising has already earned their school. By: By Tom Dermody “Where would I be if you didn’t believe?” — Justin Bieber, “Believe” —– NORMAL — Sarah Thakral, McKenna Crouch, Kelly […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Ana Pia Cordua, SCTJM, executive director of Catholic Charities, at ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new location of Guardian Angel Outreach for Mothers with Joyce Redfern and Misty Gula. By: By Tom Dermody STREATOR — One client called it a “lifesaver” that “stepped in when I couldn’t provide for my children.” Another […]
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Photo Caption: “The message of the Gospel is so consoling and compelling that believers should not be able to contain their enthusiasm for sharing it with others,” writes Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, in “Faith.” By: By Tom Dermody Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, opened 2013 by calling Catholics to “deepen the intensity of our […]
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