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Collaboration, creativity celebrated as OSF Innovation floors dedicated at ‘Jump’

By: Tom Dermody - August 30, 2016 - News Article dedication, Jump Trading, OSF Innovation

Msgr. Michael Bliss, director of pastoral care at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, blesses a meeting room on the new OSF Innovation floors at the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

As the third and fourth floors of the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center were dedicated Aug. 12, the holy water blessed not only the physical elements of a new collaborative environment known as OSF Innovation, but the creative ideas that will be sparked here to benefit patients locally and even around the world. “What […]

Gift will establish pediatric wellness center at OSF St. Mary in Galesburg

By: Tom Dermody - August 30, 2016 - News Article Galesburg, gift, Jeannette Kleine, Mark Kleine, OSF St. Mary Medical Center

Mark and Jeannette Kleine of Galesburg visit with Father Deus-Dedit Byabato , chaplain of OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, at a reception Aug. 15 following the announcement of their $1.5 million gift to establish a pediatric wellness center at the medical center. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

GALESBURG — Within the word “gift” is the shorter word “if,” and it was after considering the question “What if?” that Mark and Jeannette Kleine decided to make a $1.5 million investment in the future of children’s health in the Galesburg region. The Kleines’ legacy gift to the OSF HealthCare Foundation, announced during a reception […]

Fr. Royer shares memories of Mother Teresa and why “I claim her as my Mother”

By: The Catholic Post - August 26, 2016 - News Article Blessed Teresa, Calcutta, Father Tom Royer, Kolkata, Mother Teresa

In this photo from 1972, Father Tom Royer visits with Mother Teresa at the convent of the Missionaries of Charity in Kokata, India. (Provided photo by Eileen Egan)

Editor’s Note: The author is a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria who served as pastor of St. Mary Parish, Champaign, for 38 years and is known for advocating for the poor and homeless not only in the Champaign area but around the world. Blessed Teresa of Kolkata is scheduled to be canonized on […]

Roanoke man’s faith journey is told in new book by first-time author

By: Jennifer Willems - August 25, 2016 - News Article Book, From Assisi to Christ, Msgr. Beebe, Roanoke, Ron Thorne, Steve Wagner

Steve Wagner is baptized by Msgr. Charles Beebe in 2013 at St. Joseph's Church in Roanoke. His faith journey is told in the new book "From Assisi to Christ" written by Ron Thorne of Peoria.

What started as a conversation between two men — one of them searching for answers — during a Cursillo weekend in June 2012 is now a book about conversion and healing called “From Assisi to Christ.” Steve Wagner of Roanoke is the man who made that journey, which is recounted in detail by Ron Thorne […]

No rest after Brittney Morales’ 3,000-mile pro-life missionary walk across the U.S.

By: Jennifer Willems - August 25, 2016 - News Article Brittney Morales, Crossroads Pro-Life Walk Across America, Pro-life

Brittney Morales, a former counselor at the Women's Care Center in Peoria, is pictured (far right, with arm outstretched) in Washington, D.C. after completing the three-month Crossroads Southern Pro-Life Walk Across America. (Provided photo)

NEW YORK CITY — After walking more than 3,000 miles as a missionary for the pro-life cause, most people would be ready for a nice, long rest. Not Brittney Morales. The former counselor at the Women’s Care Center in Peoria completed the Crossroads Southern Pro-Life Walk Across America on Aug. 13 in Washington, D.C. A […]

Capital campaign under way for parish school at Blessed Sacrament, Morton

By: Tom Dermody - August 25, 2016 - News Article Blessed Sacrament School, capital campaign, gymnasium, Morton, Msgr. Gerald Ward

A new gymnasium and cafeteria, school entrance, and additional classrooms are the goal of a $5.25 million capital campaign being launched at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Morton this weekend. (Sketch by PCM + Design Architects, East Peoria)

MORTON — A $5.25 million capital campaign is being launched at Blessed Sacrament Parish here this weekend seeking pledges to fund several improvements at the parish school. “Bringing to Completion the Good Work Begun” is the theme of the campaign, which will cap more than a decade of expansion and updating of the parish’s facilities. […]

Dorothy Naumann, parish secretary in Elmwood, retires after 57 busy years

By: Jennifer Willems - August 10, 2016 - News Article Dorothy Naumann, Elmwood, parish secretary, retires

Dorothy Naumann's long and dedicated service to St. Patrick Parish in Elmwood has been recognized with both diocesan and papal honors. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

YATES CITY — It’s only two miles between Dorothy Naumann’s house and the office at St. Patrick Church in Elmwood. It’s a path her car knows well — she’s been traveling it for the last 57 years as the parish secretary. Now her car will have new roads to explore. At 90, Mrs. Naumann has […]

St. Mary, Pontiac, to celebrate 150 years of parish life with activities Aug. 21-27

By: Jennifer Willems - August 10, 2016 - News Article Pontiac, sesquicentennial, St. Mary

A Sesquicentennial Celebratory Mass will be offered at St. Mary Church in Pontiac at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. A block party will follow.

PONTIAC — After 150 years of sharing the faith in this Livingston County community, a simple celebration just won’t do for members of St. Mary Parish here. They have planned a week of activities, starting with a parish breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 21, and culminating with a Mass and block party on Saturday, Aug. 27. […]

Shoe drives seek donations at OSF Bloomington sites, Peoria-area parishes

By: Jennifer Willems - August 3, 2016 - News Article Bloomington, donate, Home Sweet Home Ministries, OSF, Peoria, shoes

Catholic parishes and institutions are drop-off sites in major drives for new or gently used shoes now taking place in the Bloomington and Peoria regions. Here are the details. SEEK 30,000 PAIRS OF SHOES IN AUGUST; 10 PEORIA-AREA PARISHES AMONG DROP-OFF SITES MORTON — Are there 30,000 pairs of shoes in closets around central Illinois […]

With new Spiritual Center, Sophia’s Kitchen feeds hungry bodies, spirits

By: Jennifer Willems - July 29, 2016 - News Article Claire Crone, hunger, mercy, Sophia's Kitchen

With her hair tinted pink, the signature color of the Sophia Sunday celebration, Claire Crone stands next to the photo of Sophia Donald, while the girl's parents, Vicky and Barry Donald, stand to the right. Proceeds from the July 17 benefit go to Sophia's Kitchen in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

They come to the window of Sophia’s Kitchen for a meal every day, but the couple who attended the Sophia Sunday celebration on July 17 saved all week to buy the pork chop sandwiches, baked beans and chips that were being served. “They said it was their one chance to give back,” according to Claire […]

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