Photo Caption: A scene from the film “Mary of Nazareth,” which will be brought to the Wanee Theater in Kewanee by the Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Parish in Galva. KEWANEE — “Mary of Nazareth,” a feature film about the Blessed Mother, will return to central Illinois on Sunday, March 9, for a […]
Continue readingFamily reunion is one of the phrases Dr. Vincent McClean uses to describe the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, which will be celebrated on March 9 and 16 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Each ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. “People see it’s a bigger church. When that cathedral is filled […]
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Photo Caption: Fish frys are a popular event at Catholic parishes, institutions, and organizations especially during the season of Lent. Here is a round-up of many planned in the Diocese of Peoria. EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is a list of fish frys in the Diocese of Peoria made known to The Catholic Post as the season […]
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Photo Caption: This “Theotokos, the God Bearer” icon was created in colored pencils by Jill Rodts of Milan, coordinator of “Art of Faith” set for Feb. 22-23 at Farrell Hall of St. Pius X Parish. ROCK ISLAND — The work of Catholic artists and musicians from throughout the region will be featured in the third […]
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Photo Caption: Father James Marchionda, OP, a composer of more than 100 sacred music compositions, will lead the mission at Blessed Sacrament Parish on the theme “A New Moment for Catholic Spirituality.” MORTON — Father James Marchionda, OP, a popular preacher and composer of more than 100 sacred music compositions, will offer a parish mission […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Swetland, a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, now serves as vice president for Catholic identity/mission at Mount St. Mary University in Emmitsburg, Md, and hosts a Catholic radio call-in show. PONTIAC — Msgr. Stuart Swetland will return to the Diocese of Peoria Feb. 23-25 to help Catholics in the Pontiac vicariate […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky invites all married couples to a special Mass, including an opportunity to renew wedding vows, on Feb. 15 at St. Mary Cathedral in Peoria. Making plans for Valentine’s Day? Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, invites all married couples to celebrate the gift of Christian Marriage during a 4 p.m. Mass at […]
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Editor’s note: This is an updated version reflecting just-announced changes in the series schedule. MONMOUTH — Young adults and their friends from throughout the area are invited to discuss faith issues in a relaxed setting during a Theology on Tap series on three consecutive Thursday evenings starting Feb. 20. Speakers and topics have been named […]
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ROANOKE — A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at St. Joseph Church here for Deacon Andrew Heckman, 45, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Peoria. Deacon Heckman died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago. Ordained to the permanent diaconate on […]
Continue readingA night of healing for women who have suffered any type of pregnancy or early infant loss is being planned for Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Philomena Church, 3200 N. Twelve Oaks Drive in Peoria. The healing retreat, planned by the “A Mother’s Love” ministry, will include a short meditation […]
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