Photo Caption: The Sangamon County Complex in Springfield was the scene of a hearing Aug. 17 before Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge John Schmidt, who issued his ruling the following day. — Catholic Post photo By: By Tom Dermody A Sangamon County Circuit Judge ruled Aug. 18 that the State of Illinois may refuse to renew […]
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Photo Caption: David LaVallee of Washington shows the back of the CD cover for “Unfinished Business,” a collection of vocals by his late wife, Regina, set to fresh orchestration. By: By Tom Dermody David LaVallee never got to say goodbye when his wife Regina took ill suddenly at a Cursillo weekend in late 2006 and […]
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Photo Caption: Two of the 65 participants in the diocesan Day of Reflection for the Widowed and Divorced spend private reflection time in the prayer garden of St. Patrick’s Church of Merna in Bloomington. By: By Tom Dermody BLOOMINGTON — Those who are experiencing the pain of losing a spouse through death or divorce are […]
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Photo Caption: Jack and Katie Maggiore are shown at their wedding Mass July 16 at the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center in Normal. The Maggiores will be among nearly 100 World Youth Day pilgrims from the diocese. By: By Tom Dermody Most couples take a trip after their wedding, but usually not to join […]
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Photo Caption: A sample letter as well as a contact list of legislators is found online at the Catholic Charities website. By: By Tom Dermody While encouraged by an Illinois judge’s ruling temporarily allowing Catholic Charities to continue providing state-funded foster care and adoption services, officials in the Diocese of Peoria are asking for the […]
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Photo Caption: The newly completed St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Atkinson will be blessed by Bishop Jenky on Sunday evening, July 24. By: By Tom Dermody ATKINSON — “We watched a miracle take place.” That’s how Deacon Nick Simon describes the outpouring of sacrifice and generosity that has resulted in the completion of a new […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Paul Showalter, P.A., vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria, blesses one of the newly refurbished stained-glass windows at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Nauvoo. By: By Tom Dermody NAUVOO — Bathed in rays of light from a setting summer sun streaming through newly restored stained glass windows, members of Sts. Peter […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Catholicism is a beautiful religion “meant to be shown off,” says Father Robert Barron. This fall, the Chicago priest’s new 10-part video documentary called “Catholicism” will offer a new way for parishes and individuals to not only show off their faith, but to better learn and share it. Clergy and religious […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Editor’s note: Several photos from the ordination Mass may be viewed by clicking here Dozens of photos may be viewed and, if desired, purchased by clicking on the Post Photos camera icon at left. —– The joy experienced at a packed St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday will echo in the coming […]
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Photo Caption: From left are Father James Kruse, new deacons Daniel Gifford and Timothy Heppner, Bishop Jenky, new deacons Joel Phelps and Johnathan Steffen, and Msgr. Paul Showalter, PA. By: By Tom Dermody The joy experienced at a packed St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday will echo in the coming days at the home parishes for […]
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