Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI has approved the heroic virtues of Diocese of Peoria native Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, declaring him “venerable” and clearing the way for the advancement of his sainthood cause. By: By Tom Dermody News that Pope Benedict XVI approved the heroic virtues of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and that the pioneering […]
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Photo Caption: With a portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in the foreground, Bonnie Engstrom of Goodfield gives a reading at a Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria last December. By: By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has approved the heroic virtues of U.S. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, clearing […]
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Photo Caption: Vicki and Allan Waldschmidt of Henry greet Bishop Jenky at the close of the Bishop’s Gala at the Spalding Pastoral Center on June 1 celebrating his 10th anniversary as Bishop of Peoria. By: By Tom Dermody Mix a heaping measure of love for Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, with a healthy concern for […]
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Photo Caption: Joining Bishop Jenky to impart the final blessing at their ordination Mass on May 26 are, from left, Father Johnathan Steffen, Father Joel Phelps, Father Timothy Hepner, and Father Daniel Gifford. By: By Tom Dermody The ordination of four new priests for the Diocese of Peoria on May 26 not only filled St. […]
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Photo Caption: During a break at the Psalms workshop, young Gregory Raymond Hodes seems pleased with the bunny made by Sister M. Marion, FSJB, as he looks blissfully into the eyes of his mother, Mary Catherine. By: By Jennifer Willems Jeff Cavins may not have explored each of the 150 Psalms found in the Bible, […]
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Photo Caption: A new sign on Norris Drive welcomes visitors to OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. The former Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center has joined the OSF Healthcare System. By: By Tom Dermody OTTAWA — Called “a match made in heaven,” Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center joined the OSF Healthcare System […]
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Photo Caption: More than 500 men begin a mile-long walk from the Peoria riverfront to St. Mary’s Cathedral during “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” on Saturday, April 14. By: By Tom Dermody “Heroic Catholicism, not casual Catholicism” is required to confront state and federal threats to religious liberty and the church’s public ministries, […]
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Photo Caption: Cardinal George of Chicago was principal celebrant for the Mass for the Illinois Catholic School Principals and Presidents Conference. With him are Bishop Condon, Bishop Paprocki, and Bishop Jenky. By: By Jennifer Willems NORMAL — Words of praise mixed with words of challenge when principals and presidents of Catholic schools in Illinois recently […]
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Photo Caption: Rose Marie Rudolph, executive director of the “Behold” conference, thanks the 37 directors who worked to make the March 10 Catholic gathering on the dignity and vocation of women possible. By: By Jennifer Willems EAST PEORIA — Words like “spa” and “spiritual” usually aren’t used in the same sentence — unless you’re talking […]
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Photo Caption: Anna Catour, coordinator of RCIA at Christ the King Parish, Moline, presents catechumen Lasse Wilson-Bahoun to Bishop Jenky during the Rite of Election Feb. 26 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems Last Sunday wasn’t the first time Tina Lepretre had come to St. Mary’s Cathedral for the Rite of Election […]
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