Emotions and memories will mix with prayer this weekend at the final regularly scheduled Masses at five churches where services are being suspended. Members of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Spring Valley have an additional reason to keenly feel a blend of gratitude for blessings past and anticipation of future changes. The 11 a.m. […]
Continue readingANAHEIM, Calif. — The Catholic Post earned two awards for excellence in journalism in judging announced by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada during the annual Catholic Media Convocation here on May 29. The newspaper received first place in its circulation category for Best Editorial on a National or International Issue […]
Continue readingThe Catholic Post will not be published the week of June 7, following the usual summer schedule of skipping one issue in the months of June, July and August. The next issue will be dated June 14. The staff of The Catholic Post will still be available to cover stories and take photo requests next […]
Continue readingEAST PEORIA — The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis are planning a Corpus Christi procession for Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. It will be held at their motherhouse, 1175 St. Francis Lane. The annual event gives people an opportunity to witness to their faith in and love for Christ’s presence among […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria has been selected as the beneficiary of the Eighth Annual Progressive Business Group Charities Golf Classic. The golf classic will be held Monday, June 15, at Weaver Ridge Golf Club in Peoria, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $200 per golfer or $800 per […]
Continue readingYoung people throughout the Peoria area are being encouraged to take a stand in defense of the lives of unborn children next month in Peoria. “Life Line,” a youth-focused pro-life event sponsored by Central Illinois Right to Life, will be held Sunday, June 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Stadium on War Memorial […]
Continue readingROANOKE — Catholics of all ages are invited to an evening of musical praise, food and fellowship at the second annual “Praise in the Park” event on Saturday, May 30. Sponsored by Catholic Teen Connection of St. Joseph’s Parish, Roanoke, and St. John’s Parish, Benson, the event is a fundraiser for CTC’s upcoming mission trip […]
Continue readingAs wedding season approaches, we ask: 1) What one piece of marriage advice would you offer to a couple getting married in 2009? 2) What one piece of wedding day advice would you offer to engaged couples to help the planning and celebration go more smoothly, and keep it faith-centered? We invite readers to e-mail […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — The Knights of Columbus, Allouez Council No. 658, will sponsor a field Mass at Calvary Cemetery on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25. It will be held in front of the mausoleum at 31st Avenue and 16th Street at 9 a.m. Organizers said participants may want to bring lawn chairs. The […]
Continue readingMsgr. William Watson, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Peoria Heights and president of Peoria Notre Dame High School, will be the celebrant for the Catholic Cemetery Association memorial Mass planned for Monday, May 25. The Mass, which will begin at 9:30 a.m., will take place at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel, 7519 N. Allen […]
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