In these economic hard times, maybe a little humor can go a long way.“Humor is hope; joy is hope,” according to Cal Samra, editor of The Joyful Noiseletter. We agree, and invite help in spreading smiles around the Diocese of Peoria and on the Internet.Do you have a favorite joke to share? E-mail it to […]
Continue readingThe High School of Saint Thomas More has presented its 2008 Paideia Award to Jean Somers and the Carl D. Stewart Volunteer Service Award to Greg and Kristi Einck. The awards were given during “Showcase of Thanks,” the school’s annual Donor Appreciation Brunch.The Paideia Award recognizes those who exemply a the concept of “paideia” through […]
Continue readingAfter being without officers for more than three years, the Peoria Diocesan Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has a new leadership team. Serving as president will be Emiel Michelet, a member of Holy Family Parish, Peoria.He will be assisted by Marvin Schneider, also of Holy Family parish, as vice president; Chris […]
Continue readingDo you have an opinion, pro or con, of Facebook or other online social networking sites? Then take part in the first “Post Poll” of 2009! Responses will be posted here as we receive them, and may appear in a future issue of The Catholic Post’s print edition. Here are some thoughts respondents may want […]
Continue readingTHE COMPASSION of Jesus will be the focus of an overnight retreat for women ages 18 to 40 to be offered in West Peoria later this month by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Heading Avenue Franciscans.The retreat begins with a 6 p.m. dinner on Friday, Jan. 30, […]
Continue readingDo you have an opinion, pro or con, of Facebook or other online social networking sites? Then take part in the first “Post Poll” of 2009! Responses will be posted here as we receive them, and may appear in a future issue of The Catholic Post’s print edition. Here are some thoughts respondents may want […]
Continue readingDo you have an opinion, pro or con, of Facebook or other online social networking sites? Then take part in the first “Post Poll” of 2009! Responses will be posted here as we receive them, and may appear in a future issue of The Catholic Post’s print edition. Here are some thoughts respondents may want […]
Continue readingDAVENPORT, Iowa — Quad City Right to Life (QCRTL) is offering a way to support its work on behalf of life and save money at the same time through sales of “The Quad Cities Dining Tour” coupon book. This is the fifth year the organization is using the book, which includes 200 coupons for area […]
Continue readingFERDINAND, Ind. — “Mindful Living: Being Present to the Moment” is the theme for a Benedictine Life Weekend offered Jan. 2-4, 2009, by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind. Open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40, who want to experience the Benedictine way of life, the weekend will be held at […]
Continue readingURBANA — A new collectible ornament to benefit Provena Hospice has been introduced. The second in a series, it is a handmade porcelain heart that bears the words “Forever in our hearts.” The ornament is $10 and may be purchased at the gift shops of Provena Covenant Medical Center, 1400 W. Park St., Urbana, and […]
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