Priest. Pastor. Musician. Songwriter. Space traveler. Father Charles Klamut, pastor of St. Mark’s Parish in Peoria, will perform music from “Space Traveler,” his newly released CD of 11 original songs, during a release celebration called “The Launch” next Friday, June 4, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the gym of St. Mark’s School. The live […]
Continue readingARLINGTON — Memorial Day services are planned for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 31, at Calvary Cemetery, which is located about one-quarter mile south of St. Patrick’s Church, 106 Church St. Featured during this year’s ceremony will be a blessing of flags by Father Ron Enderlin, a senior priest of the diocese from Lacon. Each […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Knights of Columbus, Council No. 574, will host a fundraiser on Sunday, May 23, to benefit 2-year-old Grace Schraufnagle, who has some rare medical conditions and needs help. There will be a wine and cheese tasting party from 3 to 5 p.m. and a spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 […]
Continue readingCHILLICOTHE — A charismatic healing Mass will be celebrated by Father Glenn Harris on Tuesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, 1216 N. Sixth St. Prelude music will begin at 6:45 p.m. Individual prayer will be available after Mass.
Continue readingSt. Jude Parish, 10811 N. Knoxville in Peoria, will offer a summer lecture series on world religions at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 15, 22 and 29. The presenter will be Tim Irwin, head of the department of theology at Peoria Notre Dame High School. There is no cost to attend, but a free […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria has scheduled its 6th annual Light of Hope Celebration Dinner and Auction for Saturday, June 12. This year’s event will take place at the Spalding Pastoral Center Ballroom, 419 N.E. Madison Ave. in Peoria. Hosted by Matt Jones and Sandy Gallant, the evening will begin on the outdoor […]
Continue readingMOLINE — “Servant Spirituality: Moving Beyond Martha and Mary” is the topic for the next Women at the Well event, which is planned for Thursday, May 20, at Christ the King Church, 3205 60th St. The speaker will be Rev. Rebecca David, chaplain of the Spiritual Care Center of Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. […]
Continue readingThe May selection for The Catholic Post’s “Book of the Month” is “The Handbook for Catholic Moms” by Lisa Hendey. In advance of her review, book page editor Nancy Piccione has posed a question to The Catholic Post’s online Book Group: “What is your favorite Mom-ism?” Nancy says one of her Mom’s favorite sayings is […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Sister Maureen (Mary Katherine) Coughlin, OSB, a longtime educator who served at schools around the Diocese of Peoria, died on April 18, 2010, at St. Mary Monastery here. She was 92. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 21 at the St. Mary Monastery Chapel. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery, […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the St. Mary Monastery Chapel on April 17 for Sister Beatrice (Mary Grace) Flahaven, OSB, who taught music and served as an organist at parishes throughout central Illinois for more than 40 years. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Sister Beatrice died on […]
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