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Sheen cause suspended, call for prayer (Updated Sept. 5)

Photo Caption: The Cause for the beatification and canonization of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (pictured) has for the foreseeable future been suspended. EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are news releases from the Diocese of Peoria regarding the suspension of the Cause for the beatification and canonization of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. —– SHEEN CAUSE SUSPENDED, […]

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24 accepted as candidates for new class of permanent deacons

Photo Caption: The candidates for the tenth class of permanent deacons are pictured with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Msgr. Tim Nolan, and Deacon Bob Sondag following Sunday’s Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Peoria. By: By Tom Dermody Twenty-four men were accepted as candidates for the tenth class of permanent deacons for the Diocese of […]

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300 at charismatic event urged to proclaim “Jesus is alive!”

Photo Caption: Some of the 300 participants in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference offer praise to God. The theme of the July 26 event was “Jesus Christ, Our Only Hope.” By: By Jennifer Willems EAST PEORIA — While Jesus is an integral part of Catholic theology and sacramental life, he is often the forgotten member […]

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Confirms Pope Francis to visit Philadelphia in September 2015

Photo Caption: Pope Francis accepts a replica of the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter as Archbishop Charles J. Chaput looks on during the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 26. FARGO, N.D. (CNS) — Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said Pope Francis has accepted his invitation to attend the World Meeting […]

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Parishes in Henry unite under patronage of St. John XXIII

Photo Caption: As an act of unity, descendants of the founding families of St. Joseph Parish gave an altar cloth to Father Tom Mizeur for use at St. Mary Church, the primary worship site for St. John XXIII Parish. By: By Jennifer Willems HENRY — New names bring new opportunities for people throughout the Old […]

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Court: Closely held companies protected from HHS mandate

Photo Caption: Pro-life demonstrators celebrate June 30 outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington as its decision in the Hobby Lobby case is announced. By: By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a narrowly tailored 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court June 30 said closely held companies may be exempted from a government requirement to include […]

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Pope to presidents: Only God can bring peace to Holy Land

Photo Caption: Pope Francis looks on as Israeli President Shimon Peres, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas embrace during an invocation for peace in the Vatican Gardens June 8. By: By Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praying for peace in the Holy Land alongside leaders of long-antagonistic nations, Pope Francis […]

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Four new priests are ordained for the Diocese of Peoria

Photo Caption: Newly ordained Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, Father Matthew Hoelscher, Father Corey Krengiel, and Father Kyle Lucas with Bishop Jenky and Msgr. James Kruse, left, and Msgr. Paul Showalter. By: By Tom Dermody Challenging them to serve “with constant joy and genuine love” and to imitate “those selfless priest heroes who came before you,” Bishop […]

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Meet the four who will be ordained priests on May 24

Photo Caption: All four transitional deacons are completing studies for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. By: By Tom Dermody Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will ordain four men to the priesthood on Saturday, May 24, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. The Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will […]

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Men of diocese respond to call to be good news messengers

Photo Caption: Participants in the 2014 “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” make their way up Madison Ave. toward St. Mary’s Cathedral in a public witness of faith on Saturday, April 26. By: By Tom Dermody Like an overwhelming response to a heavenly “help wanted” ad, Catholic men from around the Diocese of Peoria […]

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