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Throngs in Peoria venerate relic of Blessed John Paul II

Photo Caption: Mary Russell, 5, of St. Jude Parish in Peoria kisses the relic of Blessed John Paul II following a Mass attended by more than 1,300 at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Monday night. By: By Tom Dermody Five months before his canonization draws expected record crowds to Rome, the life and witness of Blessed […]

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‘Post’ original music video is released for All Souls’ Day

The images of 50 recently deceased persons in the Diocese of Peoria, provided by their loved ones to The Catholic Post, appear in this new music video produced by the diocesan newspaper in conjunction with the church’s Nov. 2 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The four-minute video features an original song, “No More Goodbyes,” […]

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Cluster unity, gratitude as six parishes host Harvest Mass

Photo Caption: Father Daniel Ebker, pastor of St. Mary, Canton, and St. Michael, St. David, gives the homily at the Sept. 21 Harvest Mass at Dickson Mounds near Lewistown. By: By Jennifer Willems LEWISTOWN — With the sun shining through a thick canopy of leaves, the members of six parishes in west central Illinois gathered […]

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New web video series showcases 150 years of Catholic education

Photo Caption: The title graphic of the six-part series on the history and future of Catholic secondary education in Peoria. View the series here. By: By Tom Dermody While about 40 years of age separate Tim Irwin and Nic Wilson, the combined talents of the Peoria Notre Dame teacher and former student mean that generations […]

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120 respect life coordinators commissioned for coming year

Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky greets Mary Gillespie of St. Malachy Parish in Geneseo after the opening Mass of the annual Respect Life Workshop held Aug. 24 in Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post Collaboration is key if the Gospel of Life is going to advance, and respect life representatives from around the diocese […]

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New St. Jude School, Peoria, ready to welcome students

Photo Caption: St. Jude Catholic School, 10811 N. Knoxville Road in Peoria, is the first new school to be built in the Diocese of Peoria in a decade. It will welcome students on Monday, Aug. 19. By: By Jennifer Willems Schools around the Diocese of Peoria will open their doors this week and at St. […]

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250 are empowered, ‘sent’ at Catholic Charismatic event

Photo Caption: Judith MacNutt prays over members of a prayer team before sending them out for a healing service at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference July 27 in Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems Jesus sent 72 disciples out to proclaim the Good News and to pray for healing and deliverance from evil spirits, but that […]

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Six priests are retiring after decades of service to diocese

Photo Caption: From left are Father Roger Corpus, OSB; Msgr. Doug Hennessy; Father Duane Jack; Father John Paninski, MS; Father Ted Pracz; and Father James Rickey. Among the clergy appointments announced in May by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, was the granting of senior status to four diocesan priests, while two religious order priests are […]

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