Sister H. Dorothy (Mildred Ann) Townsell, BVM
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A visitation and funeral liturgy for Sister H. Dorothy (Mildred Ann) Townsell is planned for Tuesday, March 29, in the Marian Hall Chapel of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The visitation at 10 a.m. will be followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. and Mass at 1:30 […]
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After viewing "The Original Image of Divine Mercy" documentary at St. Jude Parish in Peoria on March 19, more than 250 Catholics had an opportunity to photograph and venerate a six-foot replica and relic of the painting brought to the showing by director Daniel DiSilva. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
The image of Jesus affiliated with Divine Mercy devotion has been reproduced countless times, but there had to be an original. Tracing the remarkable journey of that original painting from its creation based on the visions of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska of Poland in the 1930s to its present location at a shrine in Lithuania […]
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Brittney Morales of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria shows the southern route across the United States she will walk this summer as part of the Crossroads pro-life mission. (Provided photo)
At 28, Brittney Morales knows that people her age are targeted by a culture that promotes a contraceptive mentality and casual attitude toward abortion. She is committed to fighting that, even if it means walking 3,000 miles this summer to prove it. Morales, an active member of the young adult group at St. Philomena Parish […]
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Father Robert Spilman
Father Robert Spilman, pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Spring Valley, remained in critical condition at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on Tuesday after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle accident on March 17 on U.S. 6 east of Princeton. A prayer service for his recovery took place after 6:30 p.m. Stations […]
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Dan Schutte
ROCK ISLAND — A concert by composer Dan Schutte and workshop that will focus on how music can enhance liturgy will also help the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Mary Monastery to establish a scholarship fund at Benet House Retreat Center to serve those in need. Partnering with them is St. Ambrose University Campus […]
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Taylor Caputo (third from left) takes a break while hiking with other men discerning their call to priesthood. He said the idea of being a priest filled him with joy and more peace than he had ever known. (Provided photo)
EMMITSBURG, Md. — Taylor Caputo was working in an architecture studio at the University of Illinois when he started to wonder if that career path was taking him in the right direction. “What’s the purpose of all this? Don’t you want your life to have meaning?” he asked himself. “Maybe I could be a priest.” […]
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A new documentary film exploring “The Original Image of Divine Mercy” will be shown at two Peoria locations, with director Daniel diSilva in attendance and a six-foot replica and Class 3 relic of the image, blessed by Pope Francis, on display during a showing on March 19. The full-length film, which traces diSilva’s yearlong search […]
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Father Joseph Santa Bibiana, SDB, hands out keychains with an image of St. John Bosco after a vocations presentation for students from Holy Cross School, Champaign. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
CHAMPAIGN — As he left home to enter the Salesian community, Father Joseph Santa-Bibiana told his parents that he was planning to stay unless they sent him home. That was 63 years ago. This year Father Santa is observing the 60th anniversary of his profession as a Salesian and the 50th anniversary of his ordination […]
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The apparition grotto at Lourdes, France.
Everyone is capable of performing acts of mercy. If they have a generous heart that cares for others, the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary will help them take the next step. The religious community is collecting prayer intentions that will be taken to Lourdes by 100 missionaries from their spiritual family […]
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ROCK ISLAND — More than 20 artists will share their vision of how God is “Rich in Mercy” during the Fifth Annual Art of Faith Show and Sale, which is planned for Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6. It will be held in Farrell Hall of St. Pius X Church, 2901 24th St. As […]
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