By: By Jennifer Willems While total enrollment in Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria has declined by 1.3 percent from last year — from 11,221 to 11,079 — nearly half the schools are reporting increases. “The bright spot for the diocese has been Region 3,” said Jerry Sanderson, associate superintendent of schools. “Region 3 […]
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By: By Tom Dermody ROCK ISLAND — It’s a good thing when holy cards are in high demand. A new card project promoting the beauty of the Catholic churches of the Quad Cities area, Calvary Cemetery, and prayer is a case in point. “Just think of the thousands we’ve already distributed,” said Greg Vogele, cemetery […]
Continue readingNEW WINDSOR — Something strong is going to be brewing in Mercer County on Saturday, Feb. 28, and while it’s called a “Coffee Summit” it doesn’t come in a cup. Teens are being invited to Camp Summit here for “Taking a Break on Holy Ground,” a retreat that is designed to help them connect with […]
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Photo Caption: Ron Cermak and Gretchen Spear, who met at World Youth Day in Denver, were married on June 21, 2014. Very few people can say a saint brought them together, but that’s what happened to Gretchen and Ron Cermak. Married last June, their love story started during World Youth Day 1993, when Pope John […]
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By: By Tom Dermody The choice to send a child to a Catholic school is an investment that pays dividends long after diplomas are handed out, three successful graduates testified as Catholic Schools Week began. “Like a lot of kids, I probably did not realize at the time what impact my faith would have on […]
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By: By Tom Dermody CAPTION: Surrounded by members of the eighth grade class of St. Thomas School in Philo as well as parish and school officials, Robert Trost of Dallas, Texas, presents a symbolic check to Bishop Jenky representing his $1 million gift to his former grade school. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody) —– PHILO — […]
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As part of the celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, religious communities of women and men around the country are holding open houses next Sunday, Feb. 8. In the Diocese of Peoria, four communities have announced plans to greet people and offer insights into consecrated life in the days to come. EAST PEORIA: Due […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a monthly series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around the Diocese of Peoria in honor of the Year of Consecrated Life. Called by Pope Francis, the celebration will run through Feb. 2, 2016, the World Day of Consecrated Life. By […]
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Photo Caption: The cover of the new book by Rod Rathbun, playground supervisor at St. Michael the Archangel School in Streator. STREATOR — It’s unclear how many shoes Rod Rathbun has tied since becoming playground supervisor at St. Michael the Archangel School here, but each one of the students has used those shoes to scamper […]
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By: By Tom Dermody CAPTION: Several groups of diocesan pilgrims to the March for Life on Jan. 22 gathered for Mass the following day with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Joseph’s Church on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Daniel Sone Photography) —– The hundreds of Catholics from the Diocese of Peoria who took part […]
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