Photo Caption: Father Dominic Vitaliano displays a mosaic given to him by friends when he left Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho in July. It was his final assignment in a 12-year career as an Air Force chaplain. By: By Tom Dermody BUSHNELL — As an Air Force chaplain for the last 12 years, […]
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Photo Caption: Catherine Metsker of St. Mary Parish, Bloomington, will be featured as part of The Catechist Magazine Honors in the October issue. By: By Jennifer Willems BLOOMINGTON — When it comes to faith formation, Catherine Metsker is looking to start a few fires. “This ministry is so important to the faith of the church,” […]
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By: By Tom Dermody A new feature-length movie is set to make its big-screen premiere at Landmark Cinema in Peoria this Friday evening, Sept. 13. Among those in the sold-out theater will be the actors and production crew, many in formal attire as they walk down a red carpet. “The Outlaws of Ravenhurst” is not […]
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Photo Caption: One year ago, the Apostolic Sisters of St. John, including Sister Marie (pictured), established their first U.S. novitiate house in rural Princeville. They hope to build a larger convent and chapel. By: By Jennifer Willems PRINCEVILLE — Good news often brings challenges with it. That is certainly true for the Apostolic Sisters of […]
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LA SALLE — A funeral Mass was offered on Sept. 9 at St. Patrick Church here for Father Lawrence A. Morlan, 53, a native of Streator and a priest known for his peace and social justice efforts. Father Morlan died on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Bettendorf, Iowa.Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, was principal celebrant […]
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By: By Tom Dermody Caption: Liam Brady, who is active in service and justice outreach at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign, reads from St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun at the conclusion of an Interfaith Prayer Service for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1. (The Catholic Post/Tom […]
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With a joyful “Praise be to God!,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, cut the pink ribbon that was stretched across the doors to the Women’s Care Center in Peoria Aug 8, marking its official opening. During his visit he also blessed the facility and the staff, and prayed for the success of their work. Tours […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Paula Vasquez, president of the Heading Avenue Franciscans, and Sister Diane VandeVoorde, OSF, look over a museum display. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post “Pax et Bonum.” A traditional Franciscan salutation, it means “peace and all good” and that’s what men and women from nearly 20 Franciscan communities have brought to […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky greets one of the hundreds who attended the Aug. 25 Mass on the grounds of the Erin Feis on the Peoria riverfront. By: By Tom Dermody, The Catholic Post The Mass is the best “support group” and the sacrament of reconciliation “the very best therapy,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, told […]
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Photo Caption: Johnny Berlinger of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria holds a sign outside Peoria’s abortion facility during the 40 Days for Life campaign last fall. Kick-off events inviting wide participation in “40 Days for Life” campaigns to end abortion and bring the pro-life message to communities are coming to several locations in the Diocese […]
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