CHILLICOTHE — A Charismatic Healing Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, 1216 N. Sixth St. The celebrant will be Father Thomas Taylor, parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Peoria Heights. Prelude music will begin at 6:45 p.m. Individual prayer will be available after Mass. […]
Continue readingWishing to support Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and other church leaders in their strong calls to defend religious liberty, as well as to prepare for the approaching “Year of Faith” proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI, a group of area Catholic laymen decided to take action. The result is a four-part series of monthly talks […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Cursillo community is planning a family Ultreya for Saturday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 527 W. Jackson St. Mass will be followed by a potluck. Paper products, drinks and chicken will be provided. Bring a side dish to share.
Continue readingPONTIAC — The Pontiac Circle of the Christ Child Society of Central Illinois will meet on Thursdays, July 12 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall of St. Mary’s Church, 501 N. Chicago St. For more information, call Shari Paris at (815) 419-8620.
Continue readingPEORIA HEIGHTS — The Secular Discalced Carmelite Community of Mary, Mother of the Blessed Sacrament will meet on Saturday, July 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 904 E. Lake Ave. A rosary at 11 a.m. will be followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the daily Mass chapel. A formation meeting in the kitchen/dining […]
Continue readingWEST PEORIA — The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception are inviting their friends and neighbors to a garden party on Saturday, June 30, as part of their centennial celebration. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at their motherhouse at 2408 W. Heading Ave. “Hats Off to 100 Years in […]
Continue readingPERU — Icons aren’t painted, they’re written in the context of prayer and reflection, and Joseph Malham of Chicago will guide 10 people through the process at an icon writing retreat July 24-29 at St. Bede Abbey. No previous art or icon writing experience is necessary to participate in the retreat and workshop. Participants will […]
Continue readingOTTAWA — The newest members of the Marquette Academy Hall of Fame are Sister Judy Aubry, OP, and Bob Durdan. They were chosen from a large group of nominees by a committee of members of the Marquette “family.” The daughter of John and Ann Aubry, Sister Judy was born and raised in Ottawa. She graduated […]
Continue readingThere may be no updates to The Catholic Post website from June 8 to June 17 as the webmaster is on vacation and, for a change, unconnected. Thanks for your understanding.
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Photo Caption: Dr. Kathleen Forbes is the new chief medical officer and chief clinical officer for OSF Healthcare System in Peoria. Dr. Kathleen Forbes has accepted the new position of chief medical officer and chief clinical officer for OSF Healthcare System in Peoria. She started June 1 and reports directly to Kevin Schoeplein, CEO for […]
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