The “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 […]
Continue readingHealing the Wounded Heart, a Mass for parents of deceased children, is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 13, at St. Ann’s Church, 1010 S. Louisa, Peoria. Father Terry Cassidy, pastor, will be the celebrant for the 7 p.m. liturgy. He will be available, along with other clergy, to offer comfort and support after Mass. There also […]
Continue readingHENRY — A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for women and men struggling with the psychological or spiritual pain of abortion is being sponsored by the Diocese of Peoria Oct. 15-17 at Nazareth House in Henry. The retreat is open to all and confidential. Cost is $140 for room, meals, and retreat materials. Partial scholarships are available. […]
Continue readingMoral and Character Education in Catholic Schools will be the topic of a presentation in the University of Notre Dame Club of Peoria’s Hesburgh Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Peoria. The speaker will be Dr. Daniel K. Lapsley, a professor and chair in the department […]
Continue readingJames 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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