A funeral Mass has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria for Msgr. Emmett Edward Higgins, a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria and former pastor of parishes in Monticello, Streator, Pontiac, Lincoln, Atlanta, Mason City, Elkhart, and Mt. Pulaski. Msgr. Higgins, a former vicar of the […]
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Photo Caption: This photo of Msgr. Fitzpatrick was taken in Italy just minutes before he died from a heart attack. The joy and faith of his final days are recounted in the homily. Following is the full text of the homily at the funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on Feb. 9 for […]
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Photo Caption: For more on the March 10 event in East Peoria, visit beholdconference.com METAMORA — New media and traditional Catholic values will combine during the third annual Behold Conference, which will be held Saturday, March 10, at Embassy Suites in East Peoria. The theme for the day is “From the Heart of God.” The […]
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Photo Caption: The present Family Resources Center in downtown Peoria will move to a 14,000-square foot facility to be constructed across Monroe Street from the Spalding Pastoral Center. Strengthening and coordinating efforts to promote respect for life at all stages is the goal of a resource center being built across the street from the Spalding […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has called on Catholics to “oppose by every means at our disposal this gross infringement on the rights of Catholic citizens to freely practice our religion.” Calling it a “bigoted and blatant attack on the First Amendment rights of every Catholic believer,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is […]
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The Catholic Post’s 2012 Delivering Unity Campaign is now open. Contributions are accepted online by clicking on the campaign logo at right. Gifts do more than ensure home delivery of the newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria for the following year. They also support The Catholic Post’s expanding digital efforts to inform, inspire, and unite […]
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Photo Caption: Students and teachers line the halls of Jordan Catholic School as Bishop Jenky blesses them and the new facilities on Jan. 26. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post ROCK ISLAND — Bricks and mortar weren’t the only things celebrated when the new middle school wing at Jordan Catholic School was dedicated and […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, visits the exhibit about his life and ministry during an opening reception at the Diocesan Historical Museum at the Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria. Over the course of this year, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will celebrate three personal milestones that are connected to his life and ministry in […]
Continue readingCatholic Scouts, their families, and adult Scout leaders from throughout the Diocese of Peoria will gather for a Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Father Glenn Harris, diocesan Scout chaplain, will be principal celebrant.During the Mass, religious emblems and awards earned through either the Boy Scouts of America or the […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Willliam Watson distributes Communion during an all-school Mass at Peoria Notre Dame High School. Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. Jan. 22, 2012 My dear friends, From January 29th through February 4th, nationally and in the Diocese of Peoria, Catholic Schools Week will take place, our annual celebration of […]
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