As The Catholic Post transitions to a biweekly publication with this issue, we begin a boost of our presence in the digital world of communications to keep our readers informed between deadlines. In addition to daily updates of our Web site, thecatholicpost.com, the newspaper this week launches its own page on the social networking site […]
Continue readingOTTAWA — A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday morning, March 18, at St. Francis of Assisi Church here for Father Leo H. Gildner, pastor emeritus who served the parish for 22 years and was a former diocesan director of cemeteries. Father Gildner, a native of Bloomington who had been on […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — “A Night to Treasure” is the theme for Alleman High School’s 36th annual Heritage Ball, which will be held Saturday, March 27, at the iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, in Moline. In addition to a dinner of braised short ribs with lobster at 5:45 p.m., the event includes a silent auction that […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post, the newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, now accepts subscriptions to our newsprint version online using a credit card. To instantly begin or renew your subscription to the newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, click on the “How to Subscribe” link on the left side of this page. The yearly cost is […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — The High School of Saint Thomas More will present “Godspell” with performances at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12, and at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Tickets are $10 per adult, $9 per senior or faculty member, and $7 per student. Seating is limited, and ticket […]
Continue readingPEORIA HEIGHTS — “The Journey of Faith: Where Is It Taking Me?” is the theme of an adult education series for Lent that is being sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. The series is scheduled for the first four Tuesdays in March, with each session beginning at 7 p.m. in the lower level of […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is hosting meetings in LaSalle and Bloomington in the coming days to offer information about domestic infant and international adoption as well as home studies for those who are waiting to adopt a child. The meeting in LaSalle is planned for Monday, Feb. 22, at the Catholic Charities […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post now accepts subscriptions to our newsprint version online using a credit card. To instantly begin or renew your subscription to the newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, click on the “How to Subscribe” link on the left side of this page. The yearly cost is $25. Thank you!
Continue readingMembers of the Christ Child Society of Central Illinois will meet on Thursdays, Feb. 18 and March 8, at the Christ Child House, 413 N.E. Monroe, in Peoria. Each gathering will begin at 12:30 and last until 3 p.m. The Feb. 18 meeting will include a variety of simple crafts to assemble. These items will […]
Continue readingMy dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter into this Lenten season, the Church once again invites us to use this opportunity to share more fully in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. It is essential that we cultivate a deeper sense of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to better offer our lives to […]
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