WASHBURN — Father Ronald Dodd, 70, recuperating from major surgery in late December, was granted senior status by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, effective March 1. “The Lord has taken care of me,” Father Dodd told The Catholic Post this week. “When I realized where the (health) path was leading, I worked as long as […]
Continue readingAs classes wind down at St. Jude Catholic School in Peoria, construction is getting started again. If all goes well, students will find additional pre-school and kindergarten classrooms, a music room and library when they return in the fall. But that’s not all. Father Patrick Henehan, pastor, said this phase of construction also includes a […]
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CAPTION: Joining Sister Ana Pia Cordua, SCTJM, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria, at opening ceremonies for a new Catholic Charities Food Pantry at its warehouse at 1825 N.E. Adams St. in Peoria on May 19 were, from left: Isidore Rusheinski, volunteer; Iris Hildreth, community programs coordinator; Deacon Bob Sondag, diocesan […]
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CAPTION: From left are Deacon Adam Cesarek, Deacon Jacob Valle, Deacon Alex Millar, Deacon Eric Bolek, Deacon Joseph Baker, and Deacon Matthew Deptula. —– The six men who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Peoria on May 23 are thrilled that their first year as priests will include the opening of […]
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Photo Caption: Jim Stolt (standing) has retired from the Office of Finance. Mike Buckley, left, has been named director of diocesan finances; Russ Courter will be director of parish and school finances. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced a new division of duties in the diocesan Office of Finance following the retirement of Jim […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of several stories on priests and consecrated women and men observing major anniversary years of ordination or profession that appeared in a 24-page Jubilarian Section of the May 24, 2015 issue of The Catholic Post. The entire section may be viewed by visiting our E-Edition. —– Eight priests serving […]
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A native of Moline, Father Burns attended Alleman High School in Rock Island. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. He studied for the priesthood at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, graduating with master of arts and master of divinity degrees. After ordination, he […]
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Father Do was born in Phuong Tay, Vietnam. He attended high school at Hoan Thien Seminary in Hue, South Vietnam, and went on to St. Sulpician Seminary in Hue, and completed his studies at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, after coming to the United States in 1987. Following ordination he served as parochial vicar […]
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Born in Quebec, Canada, Father O’Neal grew up in Bridgeton, Missouri. He attended St. Louis Preparatory Seminary North in Florissant, Missouri, and continued his studies for the priesthood at Cardinal Glennon College Seminary and Kenrick Seminary, both in St. Louis, and Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Father O’Neal has served as parochial vicar […]
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Msgr. Powell was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, and a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, and completed his studies for the priesthood at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. After ordination, he returned to Rome for graduate studies […]
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