Central Illinois Right to Life, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and WPEO Christian Talk Radio will sponsor a 5K “Run for Life” run/walk next month in support of the protection of all human life from conception to natural death. The event will be Saturday, Aug. 8, in Lower Bradley Park, Peoria. Check-in is from 6:30 […]
Continue readingSINSINAWA, Wis. — A funeral Mass was celebrated on June 15 in Queen of the Rosary Chapel here for Sister Marie William Cahill, OP, a native of Bradford. She was 98. Sister Marie William died on June 11, 2009, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa. She was buried in the motherhouse cemetery. The daughter of William […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Cursillo community is planning its annual family Ultreya for Saturday, July 11, at St. Mary’s Church, 527 W. Jackson St. All Cursillistas and their families are welcome. The evening starts with Mass at 5:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will follow, with the chicken, drinks and place settings provided. Those who attend […]
Continue readingDUBUQUE, Iowa — There was a funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 24, in the motherhouse chapel of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Sister Georgia Ann (Georgelle) Lange, BVM, a native of Moline who served in the Quad Cities for more than 20 years. Sister Georgia Ann, 79, died on June […]
Continue readingFather David Sabel, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. Mary’s Parish, Pontiac Father Adam Stimpson, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, LaSalle parishes These appointments will be effective Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
Continue readingEmotions 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Continue readingThe Catholic Post will not be published the week of June 7, following the usual summer schedule of skipping one issue in the months of June, July and August.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 […]
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