ROCK ISLAND — Sister Helen Carey, OSB, will explore the Vatican II document “Nostra Aetate” (“Declaration on the Relationship of the Church to Non-Christian Religions”) on Thursday, Jan. 31, at Benet House Retreat Center on the grounds of St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Avenue West. It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The […]
Continue readingBARTONVILLE — St. Anthony’s Parish, 2525 Skyway, will conduct a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the church hall. For an appointment, call (309) 633-1179.
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Cursillo community will gather for an Ultreya on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St. A social will follow the service.
Continue readingPEORIA HEIGHTS — The Secular Discalced Carmelite Community of Mary, Mother of the Blessed Sacrament will meet on Friday, Jan. 11, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 904 E. Lake Ave. Mass at 7 p.m. in the daily Mass chapel will be followed by formation in the kitchen/dining room area. This will include a short […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Father Michael Schaab, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Rock Island, will explore the major decrees of the Second Vatican Council, which was held 50 years ago, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to noon at Benet House Retreat Center, 2200 88th Avenue West. The cost is $20. Lunch is available […]
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Photo Caption: Cranberry-Apple Casserole is one of several holiday recipes shared in The Catholic Post’s annual Christmas section. Looking for something new to bake this Christmas season? Don’t miss The Catholic Post’s annual “A Taste of Christmas” section of reader-submitted recipes and memories. If you don’t receive The Catholic Post, or it has yet to […]
Continue readingBRADFORD — Long considered one of the most beautiful churches in central Illinois, St. John the Baptist Church, 218 First St., will host a Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. A mini concert of Christmas songs will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on the original organ, which was built […]
Continue readingNAUVOO — Traditional and classic Christmas music will be played during a post-Christmas open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo. Music will be provided by Maureen Hutchcroft on the flute and Phil Hoenig on the parish’s pipe organ as well as guitar and […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Traditional, semi-monastic vespers or evening prayer are being offered at 4:30 p.m. on the Sundays of Advent at St. Mary’s Church, 2208 Fourth Ave. The prayer lasts about 30 minutes, is followed by a simple meal served in Schroeder Hall, and the vespers are being sponsored by the Fathers of St. Joseph, […]
Continue readingGENESEO — St. Malachy’s Church, 595 E. Ogden Ave., will host “A Quick Journey through the Bible” starting Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Thursday, Jan. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members of neighboring parishes are welcome. For more information, call (309) 944-5393.
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