Jeff Cavins is back. For five years Cavins gave people throughout central Illinois a brand new way to study the Bible and savor Scripture with major presentations at the Diocesan Summer Institute. After two years away, he is returning on Saturday, May 5, to give an overview of a new Bible study, “Psalms: The School […]
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Photo Caption: Sharon Jokhy and Norina Sinclair, guests from St. Jude’s Parish in Peoria, join in the prayers of the Catholic Women’s Apostolate of Mount Alverno before a recent lunch. By: By Jennifer Willems EAST PEORIA — Prayer has power. If you have any doubts about that, just spend a few minutes with the members […]
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Photo Caption: The Holy Oils to be used in sacramental anointing at parishes around the Diocese of Peoria are processed down the center aisle of St. Mary’s Cathedral at the close of the Chrism Mass. By: By Jennifer Willems When it comes to applause, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, is clearly more at ease giving […]
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Photo Caption: Stephen Rudolph, right, one of the featured speakers at the Faith-Based Leadership Conference on March 31, takes part in a table discussion with Dan Bohan, left, and Ray Ramirez. By: By Tom Dermody At a time when some — including government officials — perceive Catholics as weak, those who believe in the Risen […]
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Photo Caption: Steve Wagner is baptized during the Easter Vigil at St. Joseph’s Church in Roanoke by Msgr. Charles Beebe. By: By Jennifer Willems, The Catholic Post ROANOKE — Steve Wagner has come home. Leaning over the baptismal font at St. Joseph’s Church he followed St. Francis of Assisi and Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, […]
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Photo Caption: “Catholic Connected: Beyond the Pew” will draw members of Catholic parishes throughout the Champaign vicariate to The High School of Saint Thomas More on Sunday, April 29. CHAMPAIGN — All Catholics in the Champaign vicariate and their guests are invited to gather for the 2012 “Catholic Connected: Beyond the Pew” celebration of faith […]
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Photo Caption: Bishop Jenky is pictured in his office on the fourth floor of the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The bishop marks his tenth anniversary as Bishop of Peoria on April 10. By: By Jennifer Willems Editor’s Note — The following story appeared in a 36-page special section in the April 1, 2012 issue […]
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Photo Caption: The 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal will be conducted in most parishes the weekend of April 21-22. This year’s goal is $5.6 million. Saying “now is a particularly important time to support our faith as the secular world threatens our ability to freely practice our religion,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has encouraged a […]
Continue readingPEKIN — Eight members of the Knights of Columbus from around the Diocese of Peoria will be honored at the 24th annual “Night of Knights” recognition dinner on Saturday, April 14. Archbishop Schlarman Council No. 3507 in Pekin will host the 24th annual event at its clubhouse, 715 N. 11th St. The evening is sponsored […]
Continue readingThirteen parishes in the Diocese of Peoria have been awarded grants totaling $26,904 for religious education projects from funds allocated by the Fulton Sheen Endowment for Religious Education. It is one of three major endowments created by contributions to the Rooted in Faith Capital Campaign conducted in 2004. The Fulton Sheen Endowment provides support for […]
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