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“Pizza with the Police” in Geneseo

Sixth grade students from St. Malachy School in Geneseo sit down for lunchtime pizza with officers Kelly Sullivan and George Marquez on Jan. 27. (Supplied photo)

When Devon Schaaf, principal of St. Malachy in Geneseo, was looking at themes for Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1), she wanted “to think of a creative way to support and give back to our community.” It didn’t take her long to come up with a good starting point: “Kids love pizza.” And […]

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Marquette Academy principal Brooke Rick on how faith births hope

In the wake of the success of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26–Feb.1), it seems appropriate to return to the theme of hope in our Catholic schools that has been the subject of two articles in recent months. These earlier articles featured interviews with diocesan principals Kelly McLaughlin, of Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island (Oct. […]

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Peoria Notre Dame’s Winterim program opened eyes – and doors

Nancy Machens of the Gems of the Prairie (left) looks on as Grace Yontz, Christian Pag-Ong, and Samantha Baker (left-right) press their seams as part of their Winterim quilting class at Peoria Notre Dame High School. (Sister Jude Andrew Link, O.P./PND)

Peoria Notre Dame High School (PND) introduced an answer to the post-holiday doldrums this year. As part of the transition to semesters, PND launched Winterim for the first two weeks of January (Jan. 6 – 17). The new program involved onsite classes and offsite internships. Non-traditional immersive classes were offered in activities such as rock […]

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Mission Day brings Peoria diocesan and parish staff together in discipleship     

Bishop Louis Tylka and participants gather for a photo at the close of the Peoria diocesan-parish staff Mission Day at the Spalding Pastoral Center on Jan. 29.

Julianne Stanz’s grandmother was the bell-ringer at her church in the village of Hacketstown, County Carlow, Ireland for over 50 years. As Julianne related “the day the bells did not toll, is the day my grandmother passed away.” Her granddaughter has carried on ringing the bell for the Lord across the United States (now her […]

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Catholic Schools Week about celebrating blessings, evangelizing – and unity

Jerry Sanderson, superintendent of schools, Diocese of Peoria

Jerry Sanderson, superintendent of diocesan schools, said there are a couple of very good reasons why Catholic Schools Week – which has been held for over 40 years – begins on the last Sunday of January. One of those core reasons is about thanksgiving, and the other is about hope. Regarding the element of thanksgiving, […]

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Catholic Schools Week celebrates “salvific mission” Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 2025 Jerry Sanderson, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Peoria, says Catholic School Week is a time when parents and students, teachers, pastors, principals, parishioners, “all come together to celebrate this great salvific mission that we’ve been entrusted with in our schools.” The various days […]

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Msgr. Charles Beebe, who carried highest rank of monsignor, dies at age 80

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria for Msgr. Charles Beebe, who served diocesan schools, parishes, and the permanent diaconate for 55 years. Most Rev. Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, and Abbot Michael Calhoun will officiate. Msgr. […]

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Letting the light of the Eucharist lead us into Lent

All are invited – women, men and families – to join together as a diocesan family on Feb. 1 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria to let the light of the Eucharist lead us into Lent. The program begins at 9:30 a.m., and consists of Eucharistic adoration, confession, meditative music, and a Eucharistic procession followed […]

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Rock Island’s Alleman rocks flags and football

(Left) One of the Top 10 entries for the Illinois State Flag Redesign Competition has been submitted by Alleman High grad Brady Senatra. (Right) Alleman alumni Charles Jagusah – here holding Orange Bowl jacket – was Notre Dame’s starting left tackle in the College Football Playoff National Championship game Jan. 20.

ROCK ISLAND – Flag football is a growing sport worldwide, sponsored by the NFL and set to be part of the 2028 Olympics. However, a different combination of flag and football has been making news for Alleman High School alumni in recent days. Charles Jagusah (’23), played for Notre Dame against Ohio State in the […]

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Central Catholic Vision Campaign – $10M+ in under a year

BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic High School’s $10M Vision campaign reached and exceeded its lofty goal in less than one year. Following Central Catholic’s Saints Alive dinner auction last fall, the Catholic Post Online reported on a $1M donation for student mental health announced at the event as part of the campaign (“Central Catholic Celebrates $1M […]

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