GALESBURG — Father William Miller, IC, will be the spiritual director for “A Marian Preparation for Christmas,” which will be hosted by the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The day will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 273 S. Prairie St. Father Miller is pastor of Corpus Christ, as well […]
Continue readingGALESBURG — Father William Miller, IC, will be the spiritual director for “A Marian Preparation for Christmas,” which will be hosted by the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The day will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 273 S. Prairie St. Father Miller is pastor of Corpus Christ, as well […]
Continue readingNORMAL — The students of the John Paul II Newman Center at Illinois State University will present a Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the new St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel, 501 S. Main. Proceeds will support students going to World Youth Day in Spain next August. A suggested donation is $5, […]
Continue readingRepresentatives from St. Vincent de Paul Grade School in Peoria have returned from ceremonies in Washington, D.C., where the school was recognized at the National Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony. Attending were Msgr. Jason Gray, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and three teachers: Sarah Hogan, 3rd grade; Froncie Clubb, 3rd grade; and Jenn Huss, […]
Continue readingOne weekend after Peoria Notre Dame claimed state titles in girls cross country and boys soccer, two more Catholic schools of the diocese are in the sports spotlight.Today, Bloomington Central Catholic’s volleyball team plays Breese Central in the semifinals of the Class 2A IHSA tournament. The winner of today’s game at noon in Redbird Arena […]
Continue readingBishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will be the celebrant of a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria.At the Mass, prayers of gratitude will be offered not only for this year’s harvest but also for the blessings of faithful Catholics who assist in parishes and institutions […]
Continue readingEAST MOLINE — A Polka Mass at 4 p.m. will open the annual Fall Festival at St. Anne’s parish this Saturday, Oct. 23.The festival also includes a dinner to be served in Cleary Hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes grilled pork chops, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce and roll for $6 per […]
Continue readingThe “Mass Inspirations” series of talk on the Mass, which is hosted by the Cathedral Chant School, continues on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with “Introductory Rites” by Father Christopher Layden, a member of the Diocese of Peoria’s Liturgical Commission. The talk begins at 8 p.m. and will be held at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — The Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Avenue West, are hosting vespers and dinner followed by time for reflection and sharing on Scripture and their monastic way of life on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 4:45 to 7:45 p.m. The presenter is Sister Marianne Burkhard, OSB. The cost is $15. For […]
Continue readingExtra Masses in Farmingtonduring Spoon River Drive FARMINGTON — To assist those who will be taking the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive over the next two weekends, St. Matthew’s Church is adding two extra Masses to its schedule. Father Bruce King, IC, pastor, said he will be celebrating Mass at 6 p.m. in addition to […]
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