Her photo may not appear next to the definition of the word “stewardship” in the dictionary, but ask anyone at St. Mark’s Parish in Peoria what it looks like and they’ll point to Angela Kenny. They made certain she knew how much they appreciated her efforts on their behalf by establishing a stewardship award and […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON — “Faith on Draft,” a series of fellowship nights hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Father John Menco Council No. 6707, will begin Saturday, Aug. 22, with a presentation on “Catholics and Mary.” The speaker will be Father Joseph Donton, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Washington. He will talk at 7 p.m. and […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — “An Awakening,” a morning of reflection for catechists in parish religious education programs, Catholic schools, and RCIA teams, will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St. The morning begins with Mass at 8 a.m. and includes time for meditative prayer, processing and sharing, using materials prepared by […]
Continue readingCatholic Charities’ Peoria Area Community Advisory Board is planning its fifth annual wine tasting benefit on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Two25, 225 N.E. Adams St., Peoria. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. More than 20 wines from around the world will be available for sampling and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. […]
Continue readingBecause the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Saturday this year, the obligation to attend Mass on the holy day is abrogated. The Assumption commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven. In the Diocese of Peoria, the feast marks the beginning of a […]
Continue readingThe Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Peoria is looking for married couples to assist with diocesan marriage preparation programs. “An essential component of a couple’s successful preparation for marriage is the witness of Christian marriage by those who help prepare them for marriage, said Craig Dyke, associate director. “The Office of Family […]
Continue readingThere will be no issue of The Catholic Post next week as the newspaper completes its more relaxed summer schedule. The next issue will be dated Aug. 23. The offices of the newspaper, however, will be open as usual. Contact the staff with story ideas and photo requests at (309) 671-1550, ext. 286.
Continue readingSpace remains for persons wishing to attend the Widowed and Divorced Diocesan Day of Recollection on Sunday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary of Lourdes Church in rural Metamora. The day’s program begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with Mass at 4 p.m. The featured speaker will be Archabbot Lambert Reilly, OSB. The cost is $25, […]
Continue readingPraise the Lord My Soul will be the theme of a retreat planned by the Peoria Special Persons Encounter Christ Board for Saturday, Sept. 5, in the parish hall of St. Ann’s Church, 1010 S. Louisa St., Peoria. All are welcome to take part in the afternoon, which is designed to give those with developmental […]
Continue readingThe Parish Nurse Program at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria is offering a course this fall for registered nurses who are interested in serving as parish nurses. The “Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Course” will meet during two weekends, Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 9-11, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 530 N.E. Glen Oak […]
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