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By: Jennifer Willems - June 30, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Father Douglas Martis fields questions after his presentations on how the third edition of the Roman Missal in English invites Catholics to renew their understanding of the Mass. By: By Jennifer Willems If people focus on changes in language to the exclusion of all else, they will be missing an opportunity to change […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 10, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: A couple comforts a foster child. The Catholic dioceses of Peoria, Joliet, and Springfield are seeking legal confirmation that their mission of providing foster care services can continue. Editor’s note: For full text of letter from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, regarding this topic, click here —– Catholic Charities of the Diocese of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 3, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: A painting of Sister Canisia Gerlach, OSF, longtime administrator of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, is seen in the chapel sanctuary as Msgr. Michael Bliss offers a Memorial Mass June 3. Sister M. Canisia Gerlach, OSF, who was administrator of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria during nearly four decades […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 24, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: From left are Father James Kruse, new deacons Daniel Gifford and Timothy Heppner, Bishop Jenky, new deacons Joel Phelps and Johnathan Steffen, and Msgr. Paul Showalter, PA. By: By Tom Dermody The joy experienced at a packed St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday will echo in the coming days at the home parishes for […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 5, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Members of “Witnesses to Love” are pictured after recording their original song “Planted” at the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center in Normal. By: By Tom Dermody NORMAL — First things first. “Votar” is Spanish for “Vote,” and to help a group of World Youth Day pilgrims-to-be from the Pope John Paul II […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 19, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Deacon Nick Simon of St. Anthony’s Parish in Atkinson carries the Oil of the Sick in procession during the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on Tuesday, April 19. By: By Jennifer Willems of The Catholic Post A taste of heaven. Sharon Torres of Holy Trinity Parish in Bloomington used […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 1, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Pledges to the Annual Diocesan Appeal will be sought in all parishes on or around the weekend of April 9-10. The Diocese of Peoria is “like a large Catholic family” that “can do great things together,” said Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, in urging generous support of the 2011 Annual Diocesan Appeal. The […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - March 21, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky greets Christian Romo, preparing to be baptized with his mother, Annette, and three siblings at the Easter Vigil at Corpus Christi, Galesburg. Cynthia Edmonson does the introduction. By: By Jennifer Willems When she heard Jesus calling, Danielle Brandstatter of Granville was working as an assistant cook at Nazareth House in rural […]
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By: Tom Dermody - March 9, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Robert Rodriguez, from Corpus Christi Parish in Galesburg, was among 30 deacon candidates installed into the ministry of acolyte by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, on March 5. By: By Tom Dermody The permanent deacons of the Diocese of Peoria were asked at their annual gathering last weekend to help the Catholic Church […]
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By: Tom Dermody - February 23, 2011 -
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Photo Caption: Bruce and Debbie Askins (right) of St. John’s Parish, Clinton, and Bob and Rita Williams of St. Patrick’s Church of Merna in Bloomington renew their vows at the Diocesan Marriage Mass Feb. 19. By: By Tom Dermody A “banquet of love” was followed by servings of laughter when married couples from around the […]
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