THE PUBLIC is invited to a “GermanFest” following the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Joseph’s Church in Peoria. The festival is being planned by neighboring Sacred Heart Parish as a fundraiser for St. Joseph’s. It will run from noon to 4 p.m. in the church hall and parish grounds at 103 […]
Continue readingEAST MOLINE — “Can We Talk,” a day designed to celebrate Mary, woman to woman, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cleary Hall of St. Anne’s Church, 555 18th Ave. Bev Bryan, regional director of religious education for the Galesburg and Macomb vicariates of the Diocese of […]
Continue readingJames Pouillon, a pro-life activist murdered in Michigan on Sept. 11, was known as the “sign guy” because he often carried graphic images to show the victims of abortion. Such images make us all uncomfortable as they show the results of the violence that is abortion. Our question for readers: Do you believe such graphic […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Living together in respect, peace and love is the focus of the fourth annual Muslim-Catholic Women’s Dialogue, which is being hosted by Benet House Retreat Center at St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th Ave. West. The dialogue opens on Monday, Oct. 5, by looking at “Finding and Maintaining Inner Peace Among Family and […]
Continue readingDo you have a degree in journalism or a related field? Are you a photographer looking for an occasional assignment? The Catholic Post is establishing a network of freelance writers and photographers to assist in covering the many activities and stories of faith in our 26-county diocese. Contributors will be paid on a per-assignment basis. […]
Continue readingA KICK-OFF rally has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, to open the Peoria area “40 Days for Life” campaign of prayer, fasting and community outreach to end abortion. The rally will begin with a 5:15 p.m. picnic at the East Peoria Riverfront Park (behind Wal-Mart), to be followed by prayer, speakers and singing at […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — Golfers are being given the chance to play 18 holes with PGA Tour professional John Daly and also benefit Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. The John Daly and Friends Golf Outing to benefit Children’s Hospital will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, at The Den at Fox […]
Continue readingDo you have a degree in journalism or a related field? Are you a photographer looking for an occasional assignment? The Catholic Post is establishing a network of freelance writers and photographers to assist in covering the many activities and stories of faith in our 26-county diocese. Contributors will be paid on a per-assignment basis. […]
Continue readingOSF HOSPICE will benefit from Lumin-Essence, which is planned for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at WeaverRidge Golf Club in Peoria. The event will feature a luminary lighting ceremony to honor the memory of those who have been served by the hospice, which is part of OSF Home Care Services, or loved […]
Continue readingBISHOP Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will be principal celebrant and homilist at a 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday, Aug. 30, on the grounds of the Erin Feis Irish festival on the Peoria riverfront. The Mass, promoted as a liturgy for peace and justice, will be offered beneath the North Stage tent. Persons donating a non-perishable […]
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