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Survey interest in a Catholic high school for Galesburg-Monmouth-Macomb area

By: Jennifer Willems - April 25, 2019 - Featured Article Buresh, feasibility, Frakes, Galesburg, high school, Mack, Macomb, Meitler, Monmouth, study, Weiss

The proposed Catholic high school would serve the Galesburg-Monmouth-Macomb region.

Interest in Catholic secondary education in the western part of the Diocese of Peoria has led to a feasibility study to determine if a new Catholic high school should be established there. Meitler, a consulting firm from Wisconsin, has been retained to design and conduct a survey in May, according to Dr. Sharon Weiss, superintendent […]

Two men from Canton correctional center baptized, welcomed to the ‘family’

By: Jennifer Willems - April 25, 2019 - Featured Article Carrie Harp, Deacon Joe LaHood, Father Daniel Ebker, Illinois River Correctional Center, prison ministry, Sheila Kaurin

Father Daniel Ebker pours water over Reed Catalano during the first of two baptisms on April 24 at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton. Assisting is Deacon Joe LaHood, coordinator of prison ministry for the Diocese of Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

CANTON – Surrounded by the love of God and the Catholic community of central Illinois, two men at the Illinois River Correctional Center were received into the Catholic Church on April 24. Father Daniel Ebker, pastor at St. Mary Parish in Canton, baptized and confirmed Reed Catalano and Willie Davis, who also received Communion during […]

Pilgrims from Diocese of Peoria share sadness, memories after Notre Dame fire

By: Tom Dermody - April 25, 2019 - Featured Article Fahey-Darling, fire, Gianessi, Jackie Scott, Jane Brodbeck, Kim Padan, Notre Dame, Paris, Zeller, Zuzu Madanat

The Anders family of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Morton attended Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with friends last Easter. Stephanie Anders called it “a moving experience” and considers the family “blessed to have had the opportunity.” Pictured are, front row, Joseph, Jonathan, and Norah; back row, Jeremiah, Alexa, and Stephanie. (Provided photo)

Our Lady of Paris is also much loved in the Diocese of Peoria, and local Catholics shared in the sorrow felt around the world April 15 when images of Notre Dame Cathedral in flames dominated newscasts and social media. “There are no words to explain the feeling of being there, and no words to describe […]

Avon woman finds what she was looking for as she is baptized at Easter Vigil

By: Jennifer Willems - April 22, 2019 - Featured Article Easter Vigil, Galesburg, Hannah De Smit, new Catholics

Father Jacob Rose lights the paschal candle, held by Deacon Robert Rodriguez, with a flame taken from the new fire built outside St. Patrick Church in Galesburg. Looking on is Father William Miller, pastor, who blessed the candle as part of the Service of Light at the Easter Vigil April 20. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

GALESBURG — In the waters of baptism, Max and Owen De Smit received a new life in Christ last spring, and at the Easter Vigil on April 20, their mother Hannah joined them. She was one of two people baptized at the Holy Saturday liturgy at St. Patrick Church here, and one of nine received […]

OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee celebrates 100 years of service

By: Tom Dermody - April 18, 2019 - Featured Article centennial, Father Johndamaseni Zilimu, Jackie Kernan, Kewanee, OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center, Sister Judith Ann Duvall

The present OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center, located at the corner of South Street and Midland Road on the southwest edge of Kewanee, opened in 2008, but traces its roots back 100 years. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

KEWANEE — One hundred years of health care service to the region, a century of trust, and a future filled with faith, hope and dreams were prayerfully celebrated April 17 as OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center observed its centennial. “What an unbelievable legacy has been left to this community that now is a part […]

Chrism Mass fills cathedral as bishop and priests renew promises, holy oils blessed

By: Jennifer Willems - April 17, 2019 - Featured Article

Deacon Daniel McShane carries the oil for the Sacred Chrism down the aisle of St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria at the annual Chrism Mass on April 16. He will be consecrated with the oil at his ordination to the priesthood on May 25. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Sixth- and seventh-graders from St. Mary School and Parish in Pontiac will be confirmed this fall, and on April 16 they watched as Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, consecrated the Sacred Chrism that will be used to anoint them. They also saw him bless the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick […]

Major blaze erupts at Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral; cause unknown

By: The Catholic Post - April 15, 2019 - Featured Article

Flames and smoke billow from the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out in Paris April 15, 2019. Officials said the cause was not clear, but that the fire could be linked to renovation work. (CNS /Benoit Tessier, Reuters)

By Catholic News Service PARIS (CNS) — A major blaze engulfed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral April 15, sending pillars of flame and billowing smoke over the center of the French capital. The fire erupted about 6:30 p.m. local time. Authorities said the cause was not certain, but that it could be linked to renovation […]

Albina Aspell, former Post editor and national Catholic press figure, dies at 92

By: The Catholic Post - April 12, 2019 - Featured Article Albina Aspell, Catholic Press Association, died, editor, The Catholic Post

Albina Aspell is pictured with Mother Teresa when the two met in Jerusalem in 1982. Aspell, a former editor and publisher of The Catholic Post and a past president of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada, died April 11 in Peoria. She was 92. (Photo provided by the Aspell family)

Albina Aspell, former editor and publisher of The Catholic Post and a past president of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada, died in Peoria on April 11, 2019, two days after observing her 92nd birthday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, at St. Vincent […]

Quad Cities Catholic physician believes Jesus died from excessive blood loss

By: Tom Dermody - April 11, 2019 - Featured Article cause of death, crucifixion, Davenport, Dr. Timothy Millea, Jesus, passion

Jesus is depicted on the cross in this crucifix from St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Dr. Timothy Millea, an orthopedic surgeon from Bettendorf, Iowa, believes that Jesus likely died from an excessive loss of blood. (The Catholic Post file/Jennifer Willems)

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Jesus likely died from excessive blood loss, a local Catholic physician said April 4 during a talk that examined the 18 hours of Christ’s passion and crucifixion from a medical perspective. “Christ emptied himself,” said Dr. Timothy Millea, an orthopedic surgeon who is president of the local guild of the Catholic Medical […]

Meet the six latest priests from Africa to assist parishes in the Diocese of Peoria

By: Tom Dermody - April 10, 2019 - Featured Article Africa, Dagobert, Fulgens, John Twinomujuni, Narcisio, Odilon, priests, Remigius, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda

In recent months, the Diocese of Peoria welcomed six more priests from Africa to assist at parishes. They and their nations of origin are, left from top, Father Odilon Kofi Amenyaglo, SMA (Togo), Father Narcisio Bagumisiriza (Uganda), and Father Dagobert Kabendera (Tanzania); right from top, Father Fulgens Rutatekururwa (Tanzania), Father Remigius Bukuru Ntahondi (Tanzania), and Father John Twinomujuni (Uganda/Rwanda).

Six priests from various nations in Africa began service in parishes of the Diocese of Peoria in recent months. Most learned about our diocese through priest friends in their home dioceses or religious communities already serving here. All are grateful for the welcome they have received. “My first months spent in America have been full […]

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