Photo Caption: Stewardship must permeate all facets of parish life, Charles Zech of Villanova University told those attending a diocesan Development and Stewardship Conference on Sept. 28. By: By Tom Dermody “What could your parish do with twice as much money?” As 155 parish and Catholic school leaders pondered the possibilities, Charles Zech offered 10 […]
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Photo Caption: Father Joseph Corpora, CSC, of the Catholic School Advantage Campaign, listens to a question from Father Fredi Gomez Torres, episcopal vicar for Hispanic Ministry, during a Sept. 29 talk to priests. By: By Tom Dermody The surging Latino population in the United States is a gift that Catholic parishes and schools must be […]
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Photo Caption: Lisa Gigliotti, right, keynote speaker, greets Barbara Bogner of St. John the Baptist Parish, Bradford, at a book signing following the 30th annual Respect Life Dinner in Peoria on Oct. 2. By: By Tom Dermody The full spectrum of Respect Life Sunday was on display for a capacity crowd attending the 30th annual […]
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Photo Caption: Sister Judith Ann Duvall, OSF, and representatives from all phases of planning, fundraising and construction for the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria break ground Sept. 21. By: By Jennifer Willems “Wow. We’re finally here.” The words were spoken by Dr. Robert Sawicki, senior vice president of supportive care for OSF […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Michael Bliss, director of pastoral care at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, blesses the construction site for the new Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center on Sept. 16. The turning of a few spades of ground Sept. 16 on the main campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria […]
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Photo Caption: Golden anniversary couple Dick and Joyce Mattan of St. Malachy’s Parish, Geneseo, renew their marriage vows at the Sept. 25 diocesan Anniversary Mass. By: By Tom Dermody A snowstorm delayed the wedding Mass of John Sheen and Zelda Yagel for a half hour on Dec. 30, 1961. Fifty years, three children, nine grandchildren, […]
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Photo Caption: A combined choir from St. Columba’s Parish, Ottawa, sings Sept. 25 at a program launching the parish’s $3.3 million capital campaign to restore the exterior of the historic church. OTTAWA — The story of one of the oldest faith communities in the Diocese of Peoria began a new chapter Sunday. Nearly 400 members […]
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Photo Caption: Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago (left) and the Rev. Dr. Gary Wollersheim of Rockford compare notes at the Illinois Conference of Churches assembly Sept. 22 at St. Luke Union Church, Bloomington. By: By Tom Dermody BLOOMINGTON — With immigration politics becoming more impassioned as an election year approaches, Cardinal Francis E. George […]
Continue readingWomen and men are invited to explore the call to unity and forgiveness at a day of recollection hosted by the Bishop’s Commission on Women in the Church and in Society on Saturday, Oct. 1. It will be held at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. The speaker for the day, which celebrates the 25th […]
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Photo Caption: Lisa Gigliotti, author of “Coraggio! Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother Despite Illness, Pain and Loss.” “Coraggio” or courage has been a core virtue in the life of Lisa Gigliotti, the keynote speaker for the 30th annual Respect Life Dinner. She will share her message of persevering through adversity on Sunday, Oct. […]
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