Dr. David Arcus, the organist at the Duke University Chapel and accompanist for the Duke Chapel Choir, will give a recital on Friday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 607 N.E. Madison Ave., in Peoria. Sponsored by the Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Arcus […]
Continue readingNORMAL — Patrick McCaskey, senior director for the Chicago Bears, will present a program based on his new book “Sports and Faith” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center, 501 S. Main St. McCaskey is a 36-year veteran of the Bears’ organization and is chairman […]
Continue readingPEORIA HEIGHTS — “Transforming Hearts for Justice,” a social justice workshop featuring Jack Jezreel, is planned for Sunday, Sept. 25, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (lower level), 904 E. Lake Ave. It will begin at 1 p.m. A wine and cheese gathering will follow. Jezreel is the author of JustFaith and the executive director […]
Continue readingGALESBURG — The next meeting of Knox County Right to Life will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 273 S. Prairie St. It will include education and letter writing.
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Nationally known author and preacher Father Tom Allender, SJ, will be homilist at all Masses at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s parishes here the weekend of Sept. 10 and 11 in conjunction with a parish mission that continues the next three nights. “The Fruits of the Holy Spirit: A Spiritual Inventory” is […]
Continue readingURBANA — “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 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 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 reading
