James and Kathleen Littleton, parents of 14 living children and authors of the book “Better by the Dozen, Plus Two,” will be the featured speakers at the diocesan Respect Life Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Cater Inn, 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria. The Littletons, who have appeared on numerous Catholic […]
Continue readingBishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has invited all widowed and divorced persons in the Diocese of Peoria to join him for a Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. A reception with the bishop will follow at the Spalding Pastoral Center. The bishop said the event is designed to […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON, D.C. — Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop J. Peter Sartain of Joliet, Illinois, 58, to succeed Archbishop Alexander Brunett of Seattle, 76. At the same time, the pope accepted Archbishop Brunett’s resignation from the pastoral governance of the Seattle Archdiocese. The appointment and resignation were publicized in Washington, September 16, by Archbishop Pietro […]
Continue readingForty days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion combined with peaceful vigils at abortion facilities and educational outreach will take place in the Peoria and Champaign areas from Sept. 22 to Oct. 31 as part of the “40 Days for Life” campaign. Peoria and Champaign are among 239 locations across the United […]
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Continue readingWESTVILLE — St. Mary’s Parish, 231 N. State St., will host its annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration, which includes an International Food Festival on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Entertainment and a silent auction will follow from 6 to 9 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 5, there will be a DJ from 4 […]
Continue readingFather Patrick Henehan, pastor of St. Jude’s Parish in Peoria, will be the celebrant for the next Catholic Cemetery Association memorial Mass on Saturday, Sept. 4. It will begin at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7519 N. Allen Road, Peoria.
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — The Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Mary Monastery are offering an opportunity to read, reflect, pray and share Scripture on Mondays, Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and 27, and Oct. 4 and 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Benet House Retreat Center, 2200 88th Avenue West.The presenter will be Sister Charlotte […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Single Adults Club (CSAC) of Central Illinois is planning a picnic for new members for Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Wedgewood Swim and Tennis Club, 6616 N. Mountello Drive, in Peoria. It will begin at noon. Because the group has the use of a picnic shelter, the event will take place rain or […]
Continue readingSt. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the topic for a 25-week Bible study that will be offered this fall at St. Jude’s Church, 10811 N. Knoxville Ave. Part of the Catholic Scripture Study program, the course will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 21. The classes include group discussion, […]
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