Photo Caption: The cover of “Breaking Through: The Story of Bob Cleary,” the late principal of Bergan High School who overcame obstacles after injuries from an accident left him quadriplegic. By: By Tom Dermody The remarkable story of Bob Cleary — who showed courage, faith, and imagination in overcoming obstacles after an accident left him […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems One could be forgiven for wondering how long Yvonne and Jim Glasch of St. Joseph Parish in Marseilles had been married. It didn’t seem possible that the youthful couple could have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. “We were 18 and 19 — that’s why we’re on the young side of it,” […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — In a continuing effort to foster understanding and peace in the Quad Cities, the Jewish, Christian, Muslim Women’s Dialogue will look at “Who Is the Stranger?” on Mondays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. The Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 30th St., will host this year’s gatherings, which will begin at 7 p.m. Registration […]
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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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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 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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