Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky describes how his lifetime commitment to the Congregation of Holy Cross adds to his ministry as Bishop of Peoria in the cover story of The Catholic Post’s special section on vocations. By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the cover story of a special section on vocations in the […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky places the Profession Cross of Father Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, on his casket during the funeral Mass for the longtime president of the University of Notre Dame on March 4. By: By Tom Dermody A calm leader. A great storyteller. A good religious. Intelligent. An extremely kind man, devoted to his priesthood. […]
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Photo Caption: James Taber holds a favorite pointer (of beaver-chewed wood) in his biology classroom. Bloomington Central Catholic has received a $100,000 endowment in his name from the Keogh Family. BLOOMINGTON — James Taber is frugal. His biology classroom at Central Catholic High School is a menagerie of living or formerly living things — a […]
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Photo Caption: John Riedell of Germantown Hills holds an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe he painted about 20 years ago. The painting is reprinted on the cover of his newly published book, “The Tilma and Other Poems.” By: By Tom Dermody GERMANTOWN HILLS — A career as a newspaper artist and cartoonist testifies to […]
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Bowlers from Knights of Columbus councils throughout the Diocese of Peoria are invited to join hundreds of enthusiasts from around the Midwest and Canada when Peoria hosts the Knights of Columbus International Bowling Association’s 90th annual Central Division Bowling Tournament over three weekends beginning March 28-29. “We’ve had a wonderful response from the Peoria area. […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Celine Marie Morth, SMP, offers a listening ear to a resident in one of the care centers administered by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. By: By Sister Anne Germaine Picard, SMP EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around […]
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Photo Caption: Jill Rodts of St. Pius X in Rock Island is coordinator of, and one of 22 contributing artists to, the “Art of Faith” sacred art show and sale Feb. 28 and March 1 at Farrell Hall of St. Pius X Parish. By: By Jennifer Willems ROCK ISLAND — While people look to the […]
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Photo Caption: Sister M. Theresa Ann Brazeau, OSF, points out the religious features in the chapel of the East Peoria motherhouse of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. By: By Jennifer Willems EAST PEORIA — Curiosity may have brought people to their door, but The Sisters of the Third Order of St. […]
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Photo Caption: Holding 9-week-old John Paul between them, Mike and Teresa Lutz of Dunlap share a kiss after renewing their vows at the Diocesan Marriage Mass on Feb. 14. By: By Jennifer Willems Hollywood may have gotten all the attention on Valentine’s Day, but “Fifty Shades of Grey” couldn’t provide the example of true love […]
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Photo Caption: In addition to presentations by Andy Meister and Becky Shimp, the morning seminar will include a Mass celebrated by Bishop Jenky. While all could benefit from the Mass with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and a morning discussing how to better integrate their faith and work life, there are two groups that Jeannine […]
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