Msgr. Donnelly J. Fitzpatrick, 78, a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria in residence at St. Augustine Manor in Peoria, died suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Italy while attending a Focolare priests convention near Rome. Msgr. Fitzpatrick, who served at numerous parishes in the Diocese of Peoria — including for 17 years […]
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Photo Caption: Ashley Slaight, Madison Hills and Lisa Do huddle around a laptop at one of the learning centers in the school’s new science lab. By: By Jennifer Willems ROCK ISLAND — They’re home. On Jan. 4, the seventh- and eighth-graders at Jordan Catholic School returned to the campus where they started their education and […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Veronica accepts the Paideia Award from Father Joseph Hogan at a recent Donor Appreciation Brunch at The Heigh School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN — At its recent Donor Appreciation Brunch “Showcase of Thanks,” The High School of Saint Thomas More bestowed its 2012 Paideia Award on Sister M. Veronica […]
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Photo Caption: Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, of St. Bede lays hands on Father Gregory’s head in silent prayer after his ordination to the priesthood on Jan. 16. PERU — Surrounded by his Benedictine brothers, his proud mother and sisters, and many happy well-wishers, Brother Gregory Jarzombek was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel R. […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Duncan was chaplain and director of the Newman Foundation at the University of Illinois in Champaign from 1943 to 1998. His funeral will be Jan. 11 in LaSalle. Msgr. Edward J. Duncan, PA, chaplain and director of the Newman Foundation at the University of Illinois in Champaign from 1943 to 1998 and […]
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SENECA — A Mass of Christian Burial was to be offered at St. Patrick’s Church here on Thursday, Jan. 5, for Msgr. Raymond J. Boyle, PA, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish since 1996 and the former pastor of parishes in Ottawa, Rock Island, Silvis, and Hoopeston. Msgr. Boyle died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Kindred […]
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Photo Caption: The Rev. R.C. Sproul Jr. will be the featured speaker at the 2012 Sanctity for Human Life Rally following the Walk for Life on Thursday, Jan. 19, in downtown Peoria. Riverside Community Church, 207 N.E. Monroe St., in Peoria will host the 2012 Sanctity of Human Life Rally on Thursday, Jan. 19. Sponsored […]
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SENECA — Msgr. Raymond J. Boyle, PA, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish here since 1996 and former pastor of parishes in Ottawa, Rock Island, Silvis, and Hoopeston, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria. He was 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 […]
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Photo Caption: Deacon Bruce Bradford holds a copy of “An Angel Named Herald” during a recent book signing at Lagron-Miller in Peoria. PEKIN — Looking for a way to help children adopt the Good News of Luke’s Gospel for their own lives, Deacon Bruce Bradford created the story of Herald. That little angel, who first […]
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Dr. Jack Davis has taught American history at The High School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign since it was founded and this month the administrators, faculty, students, alumni and supporters let him know how much they value his contributions. Named the recipient of the 2011 Paideia Award, “Dr. D” was honored at the annual […]
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