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By: The Catholic Post - November 5, 2015 -
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ROCK ISLAND — The Alleman High School Drama Department will present “Shrek the Musical” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for students and will be available at the door. There is no charge for children 5 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 2, 2015 -
Local News Brief
Journeying through Life with the Holy Souls is the theme for a day of remembrance planned by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women for Tuesday, Nov. 3. It will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. Madison Ave., in Peoria. The spiritual director will be Father John Verrier, pastor […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 2, 2015 -
Local News Brief
WEST PEORIA — A holy hour for the rights of the unborn child will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Rosmini House, 2327 W. Heading Ave. It will include Benediction, the rosary, and other prayers.
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By: The Catholic Post - November 2, 2015 -
Local News Brief
GERMANTOWN HILLS — St. Mary of Lourdes Parish will host three evenings of fellowship and reflection in November with its Fall Soup Suppers and Speaker Series. The evenings — on consecutive Monday nights — will be hosted at the parish hall, 424 Lourdes Church Road, and begin with a soup supper at 6 p.m. The […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 19, 2015 -
Local News Brief
MOLINE — “Mercy, the Heart of the Gospel” is the theme for a parish mission that will be preached by Father Britto M. Berchmans Oct. 25-27 at Sacred Heart Parish, 1608 13th St. His talks will be at 7 p.m. The theme is “Love Scripts: How to Read God’s Handwriting” for the first night, “Back […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 1, 2015 -
Local News Brief
MACOMB — With Western Illinois University’s homecoming weekend corresponding with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Newman Center on campus bearing the saint’s name is the place to be Oct. 3-4. Newman alumni, current students, parents and friends are invited to take part in a series of weekend activities, according to Dr. Jonathan […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 1, 2015 -
Local News Brief
Pope Francis has returned home, but the memories made by those who saw him in Washington, New York, and Philadelphia will last a lifetime. Were you among them? Those seeing the pope this week who have yet to contact The Catholic Post may still be part of our coverage by emailing cathpost@cdop.org or calling our […]
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By: The Catholic Post - October 1, 2015 -
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People are invited to see what happens when “Science Tests Faith” on Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Patrick in Dwight and Monday, Oct. 5, at St. Mary in Pontiac. Both sessions will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The video presentation, subtitled “Following the Trail of the Blood of Christ,” features attorney and author Ron […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 21, 2015 -
Local News Brief
Photo Caption: The walks raise funds for and awareness of the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Physical walkers, virtual walkers and prayer partners are sought for Friends of the Poor Walk/Runs planned in Peoria and Urbana on Saturday, Sept. 26, to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Peoria […]
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By: The Catholic Post - September 21, 2015 -
Local News Brief
GALESBURG — Knox County Right to Life is sponsoring an essay contest for area high school students on the theme “Human Life is Precious.” Students who attend school or are homeschooled in Knox County are invited to submit a 500-word essay on the theme by Oct. 1. Cash prizes include $200 for first place, $100 […]
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