Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky urges those at a kickoff event for “40 Days for Life” in Peoria to believe in the “power of the cross” as they and communities across the U.S. unite in prayer for an end to abortion. By: By Tom Dermody Urging united prayer, renewed optimism, and belief in the “power of […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Don’t think of the Year of Faith as one more thing to do, advises Beth Mahoney, mission director for Holy Cross Family Ministries. “When Pope Benedict XVI established the Year of Faith, he was asking us to look at what we’re already living and strengthen that, and to give us the […]
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Photo Caption: Members of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Chatsworth, one of the parishes to be merged in directives announced by Bishop Jenky, receive Communion during Mass on Sept. 23. Following the most extensive, diocese-wide consultation process in the history of the Diocese of Peoria, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has “enthusiastically endorsed” recommendations […]
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September 12, 2012 Dear Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and Laity of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria: With trust in the providence of God, with the input of the parish clusters and with the good advice of both the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Consultors, today I would like to announce my enthusiastic endorsement of the […]
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Photo Caption: Pat Pelger and Bob Franzwa of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul pray with Detra Sanders of Peoria during a recent home visit. By: By Tom Dermody Want to do more than write a check to help the poor in your community? Consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent […]
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Photo Caption: Charlie and Sue Laurenti of St. Jude’s Parish in Peoria recommit to the goals of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul during a Sept. 23 Mass celebrated by Bishop Jenky at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul throughout the Diocese of Peoria were acclaimed […]
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Photo Caption: St. Patrick’s School will be recognized for excellence during ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12-13. A parish celebration is planned when they return. WASHINGTON — Years of sacrifice and hard work at St. Patrick’s School in Washington paid off last week when it was designated a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by […]
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Photo Caption: Connor Simmons, Taylor White, Victoria Espinosa, Rachel Gager, and Michael Meister of St. Edward’s School in Chillicothe are pictured at the Sept. 12 Catholic Schools Mass in Peoria. By: By Jennifer Willems Seeing every inch of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria filled with Catholic school students from around the diocese made Bishop Daniel […]
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Photo Caption: Jackie Scott is a member of St. Matthew’s Parish in Champaign, where her husband is a permanent deacon. CHAMPAIGN — It was her own search for a Catholic Bible study and the catechesis that she missed in the years after the Second Vatican Council that made Jackie Scott a passionate advocate for adult […]
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Photo Caption: Father Stephen Willard, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, leads prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during a pause in a Eucharistic procession Sept. 9 that opened the parish’s series of centennial events. CHAMPAIGN — An 11-day celebration of 100 years of faith at Holy Cross Parish in Champaign will culminate this Wednesday, Sept. 19, […]
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