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By: Jennifer Willems - December 5, 2019 -
News Article
consecrated virgin, Peoria, Taryn Watkins
The symbols of a vocation to consecrated virginity include a wedding veil and ring, to signify the spousal relationship between the consecrated virgin and the Lord, and the Liturgy of the Hours so that she can enter in the prayer of the church. (Provided photo by Taryn Watkins)
Taryn Watkins can’t wait to share what God has been doing in her life. She will do that on Sunday, Dec. 8, when she is consecrated to the Order of Virgins by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. The ritual will take place during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. “The process […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 22, 2019 -
News Article
Alice Dobbeleare, Father Klamut, food pantry, Ken Collinson, Milan
The Milan Christian Food Pantry will move to this new location at 225 E. 1st St. in early 2020. Donated by longtime Milan attorney Ken Collinson, the building's interior has been extensively remodeled and the exterior will soon receive new siding. (Provided photo)
MILAN — “A wonderful gift from God.” That’s how Alice Dobbeleare describes the soon-to-be new location for the Milan Christian Food Pantry. For five years the pantry — a joint venture of five area churches, including St. Ambrose Parish in Milan and St. Patrick Parish, Andalusia — has operated out of rented space at 128 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 20, 2019 -
News Article
Father Timothy Hepner invites an "army of pray-ers" to join him in meditating on Scriptures for 15 minutes a day in the Diocese of Peoria Advent Lectio Divina Challenge. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
By Father Timothy Hepner Lots of people talk to God. But how often does he speak back? How many of us, like Mary, actually believe in a God made flesh who is intimately involved in our lives, rather than just “the man upstairs”? How many of us dialogue with Him each day, sharing our hearts […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 15, 2019 -
News Article, The Sheen Corner
By Katie Bogner “When the Rosary is completed, one has circumnavigated the globe and embraced all continents, all people in prayer.” — From “The Catholic Hour,” Feb. 11, 1951 — Fulton Sheen served as National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith (now called the Pontifical Missions Society) from 1950 to 1966. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 8, 2019 -
News Article
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, can Advent and Christmas be far behind? The Catholic Post has started collecting stories about how you’ll be celebrating this year — particularly, how you’ll be giving back as an individual, family, organization or parish. Do you have a tradition of serving at a food pantry, collecting clothes or food items, […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 8, 2019 -
Book Review, News Article
Book, Father Gary Caster, St. Therese of Lisieux, The way of simple love
OTTAWA — Father Gary Caster is listed as the author of “The Way of Simple Love: Inspiring Words from St. Thérèse of Lisieux,” but his words are found on only three pages of the new 180-page paperback published in September by Franciscan Media. A talented writer — Father Caster’s 2018 book “Prayer Everywhere: The Spiritual […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - November 8, 2019 -
Book Review, News Article
Book, disabled, Geneseo, Ginny Pettit, Inside Suzie
Ginny Pettit of Geneseo holds a photo of her daughter, Suzie, as a teenager and the book she wrote, "Inside Suzie," about her daughter's early years as someone living with developmental delays. Even though she was unable to communicate, Suzie's love and smile spoke volumes to the people around her, Pettit said. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
GENESEO — No words are necessary to show love and Suzie Pettit excelled at that. While developmental delays left her unable to walk or talk, she taught everyone around her how to love well, too. Ginny Pettit has shared what her family and friends learned in a 28-page book, “Inside Suzie,” which was released by […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - November 8, 2019 -
News Article
2020, Father Laible, veterans, warriors to Lourdes
Father Jeffrey Laible, spiritual director for Warriors to Lourdes, distributes Communion during Mass for English-speaking service members and their companions at the grotto in Lourdes, France, during the International Military Pilgrimage in May 2016. (Provided photo/Lt. Col. William Wong, M.D.)
Even though the war may be over, the battle continues for many who were scarred by combat. The Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage offers a way to find peace, according to Father Jeffrey Laible, pastor of four Logan County Catholic parishes and spiritual director for the program. “It’s the opportunity to receive the gift of healing. […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2019 -
News Article
Catholic Medical Association, Champaign, Deacon William Scott, Dr. Anna Lisa Schmitz, Urbana, Venerable Fulton Sheen Guild
Dr. Schmitz is president and Deacon Dr. Scott is vice president of the newly formed Champaign-Urbana Venerable Fulton Sheen Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. Both are members of St. Matthew Parish in Champaign.
CHAMPAIGN — A new guild of the Catholic Medical Association has formed in the Diocese of Peoria to help current and future physicians in the Champaign-Urbana region live and promote the principles of the Catholic faith in the science and practice of medicine. “A core group of Catholic physicians have been meeting on a regular […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - November 6, 2019 -
News Article
More than 400 students in Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria have received $1.4 million is tax credit scholarships as part of the Invest in Kids Act for this school year. That number could climb, however, since donations may continue to be made through Nov. 30. This is a marked improvement over the 2018-2019 […]
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