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Service Nov. 1 to recall babies lost in pregnancy, infancy

BABIES LOST during pregnancy or infancy will be remembered at the annual Memorial Tree prayer service, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League, it will begin at 3 p.m. The prayer service will be led by Father Bill Miller, IC, pastor of Corpus […]

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Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island, offers remembrance candles

ROCK ISLAND — People will have an opportunity to remember their deceased loved ones resting at Calvary Cemetery by having candles placed at their graves on All Souls’ Day. The Remembrance Candles will be blessed at a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m., at the mausoleum, 2901 12th St., and placed by […]

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‘Holy Abandonment’ theme of day at St. Bede Oct. 24

PERU — A Day of Recollection on the theme “Holy Abandonment” will be presented by Father James Murray, OSB, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the St. Bede Abbey Church here. No pre-registration is necessary, and a free lunch will be provided. The day will include a Mass and an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. […]

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Grieving parents, friends invited to Oct. 21 Mass

PARENTS OF deceased children are invited to share their memories and their grief at a special Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. Ann’s Church, 1010 S. Louisa St., Peoria. It will be celebrated by Father Terry Cassidy, pastor, at 7 p.m. Grandparents, relatives and friends of those who have died are also welcome to […]

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Notre Dame Glee Club to sing in Bloomington Oct. 22

BLOOMINGTON — Central Catholic High School will sponsor a performance by the University of Notre Dame Glee Club on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, at St. Patrick’s of Merna Church, 1001 N. Towanda Barnes Road. The club has invited the Central Catholic High School Choir to open the performance at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at […]

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Catholic Charities open houses set in Galesburg, Champaign

CATHOLIC CHARITIES of the Diocese of Peoria will host open houses in Galesburg and Champaign later this month. In Galesburg, those interested in finding out how to become a licensed foster caregiver through Catholic Charities are invited to visit the branch office at 292 N. Chambers St. from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. […]

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Calendar for diocesan visit of National Pilgrim Virgin Statue

THE NATIONAL Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the United States will tour throughout the Diocese of Peoria for 15 days at the beginning of October, a month of special rosary devotion. The 4-foot-tall statue was blessed by Pope Paul VI and presented to our country by the Bishop of Fatima to carry the message of conversion […]

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Farmington plans extra Masses during Spoon River Drive

FARMINGTON — Those who will be participating in the 42nd annual Spoon River Drive through Fulton County are invited to stop for Mass at St. Matthew’s Church, 156 E. Vernon St. Father Bruce King, IC, pastor, said that in addition to the regular Saturday liturgy at 5 p.m., Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. […]

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POST POLL: Graphic signs help or harm pro-life? (8 responses)

The pro-life activist recently murdered in Michigan 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 images should be a […]

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War veterans to speak at men’s program in Moline

MOLINE — “Faith in a Foxhole” will be explored by a panel of war veterans on Thursday, Oct. 8, as the new year of the “Let’s Go Fishing” men’s program begins at Christ the King Church, 3205 60th St. Open to all men in the Quad Cities area, the gathering begins with registration at 6 […]

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