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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 […]

“What did you do this summer?” These students served others on mission trips

By: Tom Dermody - August 17, 2017 - Featured Article CREW, mission trips, Peoria Notre Dame, St. Bede Academy, St. Patrick, summer, Urbana, youth

Those taking part in a mission trip to rural Pennsylvania with the CREW youth group from St. Patrick Parish in Urbana pose for a selfie in front of a cross at the Anawim Community, a congregation of Sisters based in Frenchville. (Provided photo)

As schools reopen and Catholic students from central Illinois are asked by classmates “What did you do this summer?,” hundreds will be able to answer that they served others by taking part in mission trips. “What makes mission trips so special is the ability to live out the faith through the call to service,” said […]

Imagination, faith blossom at outdoor classroom at Epiphany School, Normal

By: Jennifer Willems - August 11, 2017 - Featured Article Epiphany Catholic School, nature, Normal, outdoor classroom

Preschool pupils and their siblings enjoy the opportunity to dig in the dirt in the new outdoor classroom at Epiphany Catholic School. (Provided photo)

NORMAL — Digging in the dirt. Rearranging blocks of wood and pieces of tree trunks. Walking a balance beam. Playing a large wooden xylophone. Climbing from one platform to another. Getting up close and personal with insects. This may look like play, but there’s some serious learning going on in the new Nature Explore Classroom […]

OSF HealthCare may acquire Presence Health hospitals in Urbana, Danville

By: The Catholic Post - August 10, 2017 - Featured Article Danville, OSF HealthCare, Presence Health, Urbana

Pending approvals, the agreement would result in OSF HealthCare taking ownership of Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, left, and Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. (Provided photos)

URBANA — OSF HealthCare and Presence Health have signed a Letter of Intent for OSF HealthCare to take ownership of Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana and Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. The two organizations are currently finalizing the agreement — announced Aug. 8 — and will then seek all necessary regulatory and […]

Touring relic of St. John Paul II coming to several sites in Diocese of Peoria Aug. 16-19

By: The Catholic Post - August 2, 2017 - Featured Article, News Article Diocese of Peoria, relic, Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, St. John Paul II, St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, kisses the National Touring Relic of St. John Paul II during its last visit to the Diocese of Peoria in 2013. The relic, a vial of the late pope's blood, is being brought to the diocese again Aug. 16-20 with veneration opportunities in Silvis, Havana, Champaign, Bloomington, and Peoria. (The Catholic Post file photo/Daniel Sone)

Catholics of the Diocese of Peoria will have the opportunity to celebrate Mass and venerate the National Touring Relic of St. John Paul II when it is brought to several sites in mid-August. The relic, a vial of the late pope’s blood, is entrusted to the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. […]

‘Joy of the Lord’ strengthens 220 at Catholic Charismatic Renewal event

By: Jennifer Willems - August 1, 2017 - Featured Article Charismatic, Father Dave Pivonka, Peoria, Sister Linda Koontz

Sister Linda Koontz, SNJM, a keynote speaker for the 31st annual Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference on July 29, encourages people not to be shy in opening their mouths to praise Jesus and seeking his help as she prays. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

People filled with the Holy Spirit should not walk around like “sad sacks,” but rather put on their “garment of praise” and let everyone know the cause of their joy — Jesus Christ. That is exactly what 220 people did during the 31st annual Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, which was held July 29 at the […]

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