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Latest updates on coronavirus-related cancellations in the Diocese of Peoria

By: The Catholic Post - March 12, 2020 - Featured Article

A sign on a church door in Peoria tells of the suspension of public Masses and all parish activities as a coronavirus precaution. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a fast-breaking story around the globe, nation, and now in the Diocese of Peoria. This site, along with The Catholic Post’s Facebook page, will be a source for latest developments affecting Catholic life and events in our diocese. We invite parishes and schools to make cancellations known to […]

Parish, school leaders are challenged to know, share the ‘why’ behind all they do

By: Tom Dermody - March 11, 2020 - Featured Article conference, Debbie Benz, evangelization, Katie Herzing, Stewardship

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, welcomes 140 people from around the Diocese of Peoria to a stewardship and evangelization conference at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria on March 5. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Why do our Catholic parishes and schools exist? There are many answers to that question, but the one that encompasses them all takes only three words, a gathering of parish and school leaders from around the Diocese of Peoria was told on March 5. “To make disciples,” is the answer suggested by Katie Herzing, the […]

285 continue faith journey at Rite of Election, Call to Continuing Conversion

By: Jennifer Willems - March 11, 2020 - Featured Article Alyssa Nunes, Bishop Jenky, Henry Wefer, Rite of Election, Sty Nunes

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, greets Donald Kotsikpa, a catechumen from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Silvis during last year's Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria. Facilitating the introduction is Deacon Al Angelo. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Henry Wefer of Morton can’t wait until the Easter Vigil, when he will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist for the first time. “It’s what I want more than anything,” said the 18-year-old college freshman, who will be received into the Catholic Church at St. Monica in East Peoria on April 11. “I’m burning for […]

Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB, reflects on her eight years as Benedictine prioress

By: Jennifer Willems - March 11, 2020 - Featured Article Benedictine, OSB, prioress, Rock Island, Sister Sandra Brunenn, St. Mary Monastery

"My satisfaction comes both in the directions we set for ourselves and also in the work we've done to help that all come to fruition," said Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB, of her eight years as prioress of the Benedictine community at St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

ROCK ISLAND — As Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB, looks back on her eight years as prioress of the Benedictine community at St. Mary Monastery, she finds joy in what the Sisters have accomplished together and is excited for what is to come. The Sisters of St. Benedict have started a discernment process that will lead […]

Proud of Scouts, Bishop Jenky says they build up church, community, character

By: Jennifer Willems - February 28, 2020 - Featured Article American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts, Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, Girl Scouts, Linda Atherton

Bishop Jenky takes delight in the Wolf Scouts and Tiger Scouts gathered around him as they look at the religious emblems they had just received from him at the Diocesan Scout Mass on Feb. 16 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Jesus calls every person on his “team” to love God with their whole heart, mind, strength and soul, and their neighbor as themselves, and Scouting is a good way to do just that, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, told those who attended the annual Diocesan Scout Mass on Feb. 16. “Jesus says if we want […]

Musician Matt Faley returning home to lead diocesan youth rally on March 14

By: Tom Dermody - February 26, 2020 - Featured Article Matt Faley, Peoria Notre Dame, Youth Rally

Among the gifts Matt Faley has enjoyed sharing are songwriting and leading music at youth rallies and conferences around the country. (Photo from mattfaley.com)

Catholic musician Matt Faley will feel right at home when he steps to the microphone at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria on March 14 as the main presenter at the 2020 diocesan youth rally. After all, he has traveled the country leading praise and worship. And his two talks — on the Eucharist and […]

Coronavirus concern is personal for Chinese students, St. Bede community

By: Tom Dermody - February 18, 2020 - Featured Article China, Coronavirus, Peru, St. Bede

This sign in the lobby of St. Bede Academy's new Perino Science Center celebrates the school's sister relationship with Kinglee High School in Zhengzhou, China. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

PERU — Concern over the coronavirus that is plaguing China and spreading is personal and magnified at St. Bede Academy here, which has 30 international students, the great majority from China. “Everyone’s worried, but hopefully things will turn good very soon,” said You-Ling (Weileen) Wang, director of academic achievement and support for the international students. […]

Couples enjoy evening of love, blessings, renewal and music at Marriage Mass

By: Tom Dermody - February 18, 2020 - Featured Article Eric Genuis, Marriage, wedding vows

Couples from throughout the Diocese of Peoria renew their wedding vows during the Marriage Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria on Feb. 15. Among them were Jason and Kelly Weber of the Heart of Peoria Catholic Community (right) and Ed and Cathy Lee of Immaculate Conception Parish, Monmouth. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Love was in the air at St. Mary’s Cathedral the evening after Valentine’s Day as couples from throughout the Diocese of Peoria renewed their wedding vows at the annual Marriage Mass. “As married couples, you are not only a blessing to one another, but your love and fidelity are blessings to the entire Body of […]

Illinois natives and ‘brothers in faith’ envision 12-part TV series on Fulton Sheen

By: Jennifer Willems - February 12, 2020 - Featured Article Dieterich Gray, Sean Patrick Fahey, Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Both natives of central Illinois and sons of permanent deacons of the Diocese of Peoria, Dieterich Gray (left) and Sean Patrick Fahey (right) didn't really get to know each other until they moved to Los Angeles for work in television and film. Now they're a creative team hoping to bring Venerable Fulton Sheen to a new generation. (Provided photo)

Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be introduced to a whole new generation if Sean Patrick Fahey and Dieterich Gray have anything to say about it. The central Illinois natives have spent the last six years getting to know Fulton Sheen and developing “Wolves & Sheep,” which they envision as a 12-part series that will explore […]

St. Francis ‘sunk his hooks into me,’ says troubador in return to Peoria parish

By: Jennifer Willems - February 12, 2020 - Featured Article Brother Sun, Holy Family, James Twyman, musical, Peoria, Sister Moon, St. Francis of Assisi

Dressed in a simple habit, James Twyman sings about peace and love as he channels St. Francis of Assisi during "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" at Holy Familiy Church in Peoria on Feb. 1. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

On his way to New York City, James Twyman eagerly returned to Holy Family Church in Peoria, where his lifelong love of St. Francis of Assisi began — although he doesn’t use such gentle terms to describe it. Pointing to the chair in the sanctuary where he sat as an altar boy, he told those […]

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