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Orientations set as diocese moves to standardize accounting

By: By Tom Dermody Orientation sessions at four regional locations on April 24 and 25 will introduce standard accounting software that will soon be utilized at all parishes and schools in the Diocese of Peoria. Moving to a uniform accounting system that improves efficiency and accuracy has been a goal of the diocese for several […]

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Danville, Urbana medical centers get new names: “Presence”

The names of Catholic medical centers in Danville and Urbana have been changed, with leaders saying the region will benefit from a new “Presence.” Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, with 174 licensed beds, is now known as Presence United Samaritans Medical Center. Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, with 210 licensed beds, will […]

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Principal of Danville Schlarman Academy announces retirement

Photo Caption: Robert Rice will retire as the principal of Schlarman Academy in Danville at the end of the current school year. DANVILLE — Saying the decision was a difficult one, Robert Rice will retire as the principal of Schlarman Academy in Danville at the end of the current school year. He made the announcement […]

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Funeral Mass at St. Bede for Father Joseph Heyd, OSB

Photo Caption: Father Joseph Heyd, OSB, a widely known artist, was a longtime art instructor and chairman of the art department at St. Bede Academy in Peru. PERU — A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Bede Abbey Church here on April 5 for Father Joseph Heyd, OSB, a monk and priest of St. Bede […]

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Relic of St. Mary Magdalene draws crowds at stops in diocese

Photo Caption: Ambrosia Sanchez of St. Hyacinth’s Parish in LaSalle places her rosary atop a case holding a piece of the tibia (leg bone) of St. Mary Magdalene during veneration at the church on March 14. By: By Tom Dermody, The Catholic Post LA SALLE — A dear friend of Jesus “visited” the Diocese of […]

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Mayor, meteorologist discuss faith in family and workplace

Photo Caption: Bob Kuener of St. Jude’s Parish in Peoria makes a point during a table discussion at the Faith-Based Leadership Seminar in Peoria on March 23. Looking on is his wife, Kristen. By: By Tom Dermody/The Catholic Post The Weather Channel certainly influenced television meteorologist Marcus Bailey’s life. He admits he watched the network […]

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A national feather in the cap for St. Patrick’s School teacher

Photo Caption: Kathy Schlack holds “Chuck” the chick as St. Patrick’s School, Washington third grade students (from left) Ella Strong, Elliot Borrowman, and Ryan Earle look on. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post WASHINGTON — Walking into Kathy Schlack’s third grade classroom at St. Patrick’s School here is a breath of fresh air on […]

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Diocese is thrilled, endeared and challenged by Pope Francis

Photo Caption: Excited, ecstatic, heartened . . . these are just a few of the words persons from around the Diocese of Peoria are using to describe their reactions to the first days of Pope Francis’ pontificate. EDITOR’S NOTE — The Catholic Post invited reactions to Pope Francis after the first days of his pontificate […]

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Fr. Mann, 79, dies in Arizona; served as chaplain in Danville

Father Robert G. Mann, who directed the pastoral care department at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville from 1990 to 2003, died on Tuesday, March 19, at his retirement home in Sun City West, Ariz. He was 79. A memorial Mass in Danville will be scheduled at a later date. Father Mann will be […]

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8 local Knights of Columbus members to be honored April 13

STREATOR — Eight members of the Knights of Columbus from around the Diocese of Peoria will be honored for outstanding service during the 25th annual “Night of Knights” Recognition Dinner on April 13. The event, sponsored by the Peoria Diocese Chapter, recognizes members for longtime and/or exemplary dedication to the organization, the church, and their […]

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