Growing Disciples Pentecost Novena May 10-18
Please consider joining this prayer novena for the people of our diocese as we move toward Pentecost weekend and the Growing Disciples announcements.
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Office of Catholic Schools year-end Mass & recognitions May 7
Priests, as diocesan faith leaders, were out in force to concelebrate Mass with Bishop Tylka and support their school leaders at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 7. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
The Office of Catholic Schools annual year-end celebration for school administrators on May 7 — National Teacher Appreciation Day — began appropriately with the celebration of Holy Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria by Bishop Louis Tylka. In his homily, Bishop Tylka said that as he prepared to celebrate this Mass for school administrators, […]
Continue readingPriest birthdays: May 7 to May 30
18 priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria are celebrating a birthday from May 7 – May 30, including our Bishop Lou! Monsignor Michael Bliss (May 7); Father Peter Okola, AJ, and Father Robert Schladen (May 8); Father Antonio Dittmer (May 9); Father Daniel Dionesotes, Father William Miller, and Father Bowan Schmitt (May 12); Father […]
Continue readingEpiphany Catholic School rededicates to future — and to Mary
Faces of anticipation and contemplation as second-graders Cisco Head and Gianna Foster await their roles in the crowning of Mary at the rededication Mass celebrating the completion of renovations to Epiphany Catholic School in Normal on April 30. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post Online NORMAL — In a world of change, Epiphany Catholic School in Normal is moving into the future in Jesus’ Name, while holding Mary’s hand. That was the message illustrated during the rededication Mass giving thanks for the school’s renovations and new additions at Epiphany Catholic Church […]
Continue readingLove wears many hats in Geneseo
The students at St. Malachy Catholic School in Geneseo model hats knitted for them by their “lunch lady” Chelsie Pettie. Katrina Jensen/St. Malachy School
By Kimberly Souba for The Catholic Post Online GENESEO — When Chelsie Pettie, a cafeteria worker employed by Geneseo Public School District arrived at her post at St. Malachy Catholic School here last month, she had no idea of the distinction she was about to receive. Pettie, who has served lunch to St. Malachy students […]
Continue readingOn Eagle’s Wings: Aledo teen’s restored grotto beautifies St. Catherine Church
Ray Leon proudly stands at the beautiful new grotto that is now located on the south lawn of St. Catherine Church. The new stone wall serves as a backdrop to the restored statues of Our Blessed Mother and the children of Fatima. Supplied photo
By Courtney Grussing for The Catholic Post Online ALEDO — St. Catherine Church in Aledo has a renovated Our Lady of Fatima grotto thanks to 15-year-old Ray Leon. As part of his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project, Ray designed and rebuilt a new stone grotto that now serves as a peaceful spot for […]
Continue readingDr. Jerry Sanderson appointed diocesan superintendent of schools
: Jerry Sanderson, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Peoria
The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerry Sanderson as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Sanderson has been serving as interim superintendent since January 31. Since 2001, he held the position of associate superintendent in the Office of Catholic Schools, where he assisted […]
Continue readingMass of Christian burial Tuesday, April 23 in Canton for Fr. Tom Royer
Father Tom Royer
CANTON – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at St. Mary Church in Canton here for Father Tom Royer, who was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Peoria, and served as a pastor as well as a diocesan director of communications. He was tireless advocate […]
Continue readingPeoria Diocese front and center at March for Life
Joshua Pierce (near right), is with U of I classmates in the front flank of a crowd of thousands preparing to peacefully march through downtown Springfield to uphold the value of every human life. “Surrounded by my friends, I’ve been treated like other able-bodied people. I’m really thankful and grateful for that,” said Pierce, who is wheelchair bound. The Catholic Post Online/ Paul Thomas Moore
SPRINGFIELD — During his homily at the Mass for Illinois March for Life participants at Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of the University of Illinois on April 17, Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks asked what seemed like a simple question: “Where do you live?” One by one, Bishop Hicks invited people from the various dioceses in […]
Continue readingWomen, “backbone of our parishes,” honored at volunteer recognition day
Bishop Louis Tylka stands with volunteers being honored for their volunteer service after Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on April 12. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
On April 12 in Peoria, the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (PDCCW) gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers across the diocese. As outgoing president Mary Ann Hughes said at a luncheon at Spalding Pastoral Center following Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, “I want to . . . thank all the honorees who […]
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