URBANA — “That Man Is You,” an interactive men’s program combining scientific research with the teachings of the Catholic faith, will begin on Monday, Sept. 19, with breakfast at 6 a.m. in the main hall of St. Patrick’s Church, 708 W. Main St. A presentation will follow at 6:15 a.m. and there will be small […]
Continue readingCHILLICOTHE — A Charismatic Healing Mass is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, 1216 N. Sixth St. The celebrant will be Father Keith A. Walder, pastor. Prelude music will begin at 6:45 p.m. Individual prayer will be available after Mass.
Continue readingImmaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and author of the best-selling book “Left to Tell,” will be among the speakers at a Sept. 6 kickoff rally for the “40 Days for Life” prayer and fasting campaign in the Peoria area to end abortion. Ilibagiza, 2007 recipient of the Mahatma Ghandi Peace and […]
Continue readingSt. Augustine Manor, 1301 N.E. Glendale Ave., Peoria, will host a feast day celebration on Sunday, Aug. 28. A Mass offered at 11 a.m. by Father Edward Carney will be followed by a picnic with food, music and games for the children. There also will be tours of St. Augustine Manor and a blessing of […]
Continue readingMETAMORA — The circus is coming to town and children in the Metamora area can thank St. Mary’s Parish for it. St. Mary’s is sponsoring a visit by the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, which will set up on the church grounds on Thursday, Aug. 25. The midway and box office will open at 4 p.m. […]
Continue readingThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Monday, Aug. 15, but it is not a holy day of obligation this year. The Assumption is one of three church feasts, including the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on Jan. 1, and the Solemnity of All Saints on Nov. 1, where the precept […]
Continue readingMETAMORA — St. Mary’s School here will benefit from a golf outing planned for Friday, Aug. 5, at Snag Creek Golf Course in Washburn. Check in for the four-person scramble will be at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start set for noon. A dinner will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Snyder Village Center in Metamora. […]
Continue readingTennis players, volunteers, sponsors and spectators are sought for the inaugural “St. Therese Tennis Tourney,” a doubles tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 27, that will raise funds for three charities serving children in need, including Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria. The tournament — to be hosted at Racquet Club South of The Clubs […]
Continue readingAnyone who has made a Cursillo is invited to take part in a Day of Renewal sponsored by Peoria-area Cursillo on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The cost is $12 per person and includes lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the pastoral center, located at 419 N.E. Madison Ave. […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — More than 200 teens, young adults and adults from Illinois, Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Ohio will participate in the weeklong Catholic HEART Workcamp in Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas the week of July 17-23. Catholic HEART (Helping Everyone Attain Repairs Today) Workcamp gives campers an opportunity to live their faith as they […]
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