Photo Caption: Father Michael Schaab takes a question from Alejandra Seufferheld from St. Mary’s Parish in Champaign during the seminar on Jan. 26. By: By Jennifer Willems CHAMPAIGN — There may be an RCIA team at your parish, but the responsibility for sharing the Catholic faith with those who are seeking the Easter sacraments of […]
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Catholic young adults and their friends in the Monmouth and Rock Island areas are invited to gather in relaxed settings during February for explorations of current faith issues. “Theology on Tap” sessions are planned for Thursday evenings during February at Petey’s Pub and Grill in Monmouth and on Mondays at Pizza and Subs in Rock […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Judith Ann Duvall, OSF, is interviewed on the grounds of the East Peoria motherhouse of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis for the documentary “Divine Prescription.” While it might be fun, the Super Bowl this Sunday night won’t cure what ails you. If you want to know what will, […]
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Photo Caption: Jim Maloof, former mayor of Peoria and a key figure in the establishment of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis and its Peoria affiliate, died Jan. 19. Three-term Peoria mayor and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital pioneer Jim Maloof was remembered at his funeral Mass Jan. 26 at St. Mary’s Cathedral for […]
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Photo Caption: Anne Stoltzenburg, a junior high math, religion and art teacher at Carroll Catholic School in Lincoln, assists student Hayden Sanborn. She is preparing to retire after 39 years of teaching. By: By Jennifer Willems LINCOLN — After 39 years of teaching at Carroll Catholic School, Anne Stoltzenburg is preparing to retire. There’s no […]
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Photo Caption: Father Anthony Co of Rock Island explains the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary on Jan. 22 before leading prayer at a Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Women’s Choice Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. By: By Jennifer Willems BETTENDORF, Iowa — Reports that Planned Parenthood of the Heartland is no longer offering surgical abortions at […]
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Photo Caption: Doreen Shipman has lived in St. Patrick’s Parish for 40 years and for the last seven years has been technology coordiantor and assistant principal at St. Patrick’s School. WASHINGTON — She may be the new principal, but Doreen Shipman is a very familiar face to the students, faculty and parents at St. Patrick’s […]
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Photo Caption: The Date Night will feature entertainment by internationally recognized classical pianist, composer and performer Eric Genuis. Reservations must be made by Feb. 1. Wondering what to do for Valentine’s Day? Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is inviting all married couples in the Diocese of Peoria to celebrate the gift of Christian marriage during […]
Continue readingNearly 1,200 people attended the 2013 Angel Ball on Jan. 12, a once-every-five-years gala that raised $3,751,600 to benefit the continuing health care mission of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. The evening at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom included a major gift announcement from the Forest Park Foundation. The foundation is […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Ana Pia Cordua, SCTJM, executive director of Catholic Charities, at ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new location of Guardian Angel Outreach for Mothers with Joyce Redfern and Misty Gula. By: By Tom Dermody STREATOR — One client called it a “lifesaver” that “stepped in when I couldn’t provide for my children.” Another […]
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