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‘We’re breaking ground for you’: Major project at St. Bede Academy under way

By: Jennifer Willems - September 7, 2017 - Featured Article Abbot Philip David, Father Ronald Margerhio, groundbreaking, Peru, Science Center, St. Bede Academy, Student Commons

Before ground was broken at St. Bede Academy, students in each class were blessed with holy water and incense by Father Ronald Margherio, OSB, chaplain. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

PERU — Looking at the construction crew and equipment already hard at work at St. Bede Academy, Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, acknowledged that ground had already been broken for the new Science Center and Student Commons. “Perhaps you’ve noticed,” he said, with a smile. “But none of you were here. Since we’re breaking ground for […]

Washington teen refurbishes Stations of the Cross at parish as Eagle Scout project

By: Jennifer Willems - September 6, 2017 - Featured Article Devin Moore, Eagle Scout, St. Patrick Church, Stations of the Cross, Washington

Devin Moore (seen here) and about 25 volunteers put in 416 hours to clean and paint the Stations of the Cross at St. Patrick Parish in Washington for his Eagle Scout project. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

WASHINGTON — Those who want to meditate on the Stations of the Cross during a late summer afternoon may want to visit St. Patrick Church, where the outdoor Stations have been refurbished. The Eagle Scout project was directed by parishioner Devin Moore, a member of Boy Scout Troop 163. “I wanted something that was close […]

U.S. bishops’ annual Labor Day statement scores ‘excessive inequality’

By: The Catholic Post - September 4, 2017 - Featured Article

This stained-glass image of laborers is found at St. Ann Church in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — “Excessive inequality” threatens cooperation among all people in society “and the social pact it supports,” said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, in the U.S. bishops’ annual Labor Day statement. In the message, Bishop Dewane cited the words of Pope Francis, who told factory workers […]

Inclusion of Scholarship Tax Credits in Illinois education reforms applauded

By: Tom Dermody - September 1, 2017 - Featured Article Catholic schools, CCI, Dr. Sharon Weiss, Illinois, Robert Gilligan, scholarships

The choir from Costa Catholic Academy in Galesburg sings in this Catholic Post file photo. The new state education funding reforms include a Scholarship Tax Credit program that could result in millions of dollars in scholarships for students in Catholic and other nonpublic schools.

Catholic officials in Illinois are applauding state education funding reforms that include a Scholarship Tax Credit program designed to provide up to $75 million a year in scholarships for qualifying students attending nonpublic schools. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the highly-debated reforms, which overhaul how the state funds public education, in ceremonies Aug. 31 at Ebinger […]

Thousands venerate St. John Paul II relic and honor Mary during diocesan tour

By: Tom Dermody - August 24, 2017 - Featured Article

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, venerates the relic of St. John Paul II -- a vial of the late pope's blood -- at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria on Aug. 19. The relic drew thousands of faithful during a tour throughout the Diocese of Peoria Aug. 16 to 19. (For The Catholic Post/Julie Enzenberger)

Sandwiched between hours of quiet veneration and prayer on Aug. 19 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria were thunderous rounds of applause for St. John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ovations came during a talk by Mother Adela Galindo, foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, who […]

Diocese’s renewed Hispanic Ministry unites around Mary in first major event

By: Tom Dermody - August 24, 2017 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Fatima, Hispanic ministry, Sister Isabel Romero

Singing "Ave Maria," about 400 Spanish-speaking Catholicds from throughout the Diocese of Peoria process from the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria to St. Mary's Cathedral for a Mass with Bishop Jenky at the conclusion of their daylong celebration of the centennial of the Mary's appearances at Fatima. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Spanish-speaking Catholics from around the Diocese of Peoria celebrated their unity in faith and their love of the Eucharist, St. John Paul II, and the Blessed Virgin Mary during a daylong celebration Aug. 19 in Peoria. The focus of the event was this year’s centennial of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s appearances in Fatima, Portugal. While […]

Budding scientists at St. Philomena, Peoria, track eclipse, link it with faith

By: Jennifer Willems - August 23, 2017 - Featured Article eclipse, Peoria, St. Philomena School

Armed with their observation sheets to collect data, junior high students at St. Philomena School, Peoria, tracked the solar eclipse from beginning to end. (Provided photo)

Viewing a solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the budding scientists at St. Philomena School in Peoria were determined not to waste it. That’s good news for everyone, especially the scientists at NASA. Their observations will be sent to the space agency and studied along with findings from people across the United States, according […]

Major gift leads to a loving renovation at Schlarman Academy in Danville

By: Jennifer Willems - August 23, 2017 - Featured Article

Making Schlarman's Catholic Academy more prominent was important for Father Bowan Schmitt, pastor, and Gail Lewis, principal. This quote from Philippians greets everyone who walks through the doors of the south campus. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

DANVILLE — To go with the new school year, the south campus of Schlarman Academy has a new look, thanks to a major gift from Rudy and Sylvia Mezosi, and the continuing support of school families and parishioners. Everyone got a sneak peek at the renovation during an open house on Aug. 13. Then the […]

Bishop names three new directors for Curia offices in the Diocese of Peoria

By: Tom Dermody - August 23, 2017 - Featured Article Cecilia Soñé, Curia, Diocese of Peoria, evangelization, faith formation, Hispanic ministry, respect life, Shirley Plaag, Sister Isabel Romero

Three women have been appointed by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, to lead departments in the Diocese of Peoria’s Curia overseeing evangelization and faith formation, Hispanic ministry, and respect life efforts. Shirley Plaag is the new Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation. A Peoria native and a 2009 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with […]

Church in Silvis filled as diocesan tour of relic of St. John Paul II continues

By: Jennifer Willems - August 17, 2017 - Featured Article relic, Silvis, St. John Paul II

Erin Whyte helps her 9-month-old daughter, Gianna, to touch the pilgrim relic of St. John Paul II, a vial of his blood encased in a Book of the Gospels, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Silvis on Aug. 16. Erin and Matt Whyte and their three children belong to St. Catherine Parish, Prophetstown, in the Diocese of Rockford. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

SILVIS — The first thing people see when they enter Jean McGuinty’s house is “a great big picture” of St. John Paul II — and several little ones, too. “I’ve always had tremendous respect and admiration for him,” said McGuinty, a member of St. Pius X Parish in Rock Island. She was one of several […]

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