Photo Caption: Rose Marie Rudolph, left, and Veronica Axelson display a wristband that proclaims “I Support Bishop Jenky” and “Freedom of Religion.” By: By Tom Dermody GERMANTOWN HILLS — A way that two friends found to publicly show support for Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s bold stand on religious freedom is quickly catching on around the […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, who is observing his 10th anniversary as Bishop of Peoria, is pictured with Sister Ana Pia Cordua, SCTJM, president of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Peoria. Those who attend the Bishop’s Gala on Friday, June 1, will come away with new tastes, a revived spirit and a […]
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Photo Caption: Frances M. Fabina, a member of Annunciation Parish in Eagle Township, died April 18 in Streator at the age of 109. EAGLE TOWNSHIP — Frances M. Fabina was “a lovely woman” and “a very good Catholic,” according to her pastor. And when she died at a private care home in Streator on April […]
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Photo Caption: Woodhull native and 2012 University of Illinois graduate Kristin DeSutter has created a website to offer faith-filled young adults a solid Catholic presence on the Internet and in social media. By: By Jennifer Willems CHAMPAIGN — Kristin DeSutter will receive her bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications from the University of Illinois this weekend […]
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Photo Caption: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio takes a question from one of nearly 300 Catholics from the Champaign vicariate who gathered for “Catholic Connected: Beyond the Pew” on April 29. CHAMPAIGN ? Want to get more out of Mass? It’s easy as 1-2-3 and yet powerful enough to change history, hundreds of representatives from 19 Champaign-area […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB, will be installed as the new prioress of the Rock Island-based Benedictine community on Saturday, June 16. By: By Jennifer Willems ROCK ISLAND — As Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB, considers her future as the new prioress of St. Mary Monastery, she acknowledges that there’s “a huge mixed bag” of […]
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Photo Caption: Father Ric Schneider, OFM, is one of 10 recipients of the Distinguished Pastor Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. Brother Richard Bimonte, NCEA executive director, looks on. By: By Jennifer Willems BLOOMINGTON — “He is the pastor every principal longs for” is how Mark Csanda, principal of St. Mary’s School here, describes […]
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Photo Caption: “Drew’s Faithful Feet” charity run/walk that begins and ends at St. Malachy’s Church bears the name of Drew Schaaf, who died in a tragic accident at home on July 10, 2010. By: By Jennifer Willems GENESEO — Drew Schaaf never walked or talked, but the charity 5K run/walk that is dedicated to his […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, delivers his homily April 14 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria during Mass at the “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” event. Editor’s note: Following is the full text of the homily of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at the Mass during the April 14 “A Call […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky walks through downtown Peoria with more than 500 participants in the April 14 “A Call to Catholic Men of Faith.” By: By Tom Dermody “Heroic Catholicism, not casual Catholicism” is required to confront state and federal threats to religious liberty and the church’s public ministries, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, told […]
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