MACOMB — The branch office of Catholic Charities here is temporarily taking on a new look in the coming weeks: that of a fashion boutique. Hanging from rods at the office, located at 123 S. McArthur St., are more than 60 new or gently used prom, cocktail or formal dresses of all colors, styles, and […]
Continue readingEditor’s note: As part of a special section on vocations in the March 20 issue of The Catholic Post, assistant editor Jennifer Willems invited Samuel Mangieri III to answer a few questions about his decision to study for the priesthood. The son of Samuel Mangieri Jr. and Peggy Mangieri of Sacred Heart Parish in Abingdon, […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems WASHINGTON — The sounds of babies cooing and burbling, and women laughing and occasionally sniffling and wiping away tears mixed with words of wisdom, words of prayer and words of song to fill the Caterpillar Performing Arts Theatre at Five Points here for “Behold! A Catholic Conference on the Dignity and […]
Continue readingImagine taking a problem to someone you regard as a leader — a boss, a coach, a parent, a pastor — only to be told that person has no answers for you. “For most of us in business, not having an answer is not a safe thing,” said Jim DeRose, head soccer coach at Bradley […]
Continue readingPRINCETON — “Go where there is need of you” is one of the mottos of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation and that is what Sister Anne Germaine Picard, SMP, of Princeton plans to do this spring. On March 31 she will travel to Cameroon in East Africa to minister with the Sisters of […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Erin Pantages was in a grocery store check-out line in Mito, Japan, buying candy to bring home for her students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Peoria Heights when the earthquake struck on Friday, March 11. The students won’t be getting the candy. Pantages left it in the basket when […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — Father Tom Royer has lived a “very rich life” by focusing on those in need. “The Gospel tells of the rich rewards of those who follow the call of (Christ),” said Father Royer, 76, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish here since 1973. He was granted senior status on March 1 by Bishop Daniel […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Editor’s note: Photos from the day, including images of the prize drawing winners with Bishop Jenky, may be viewed (and purchased) by clicking on the camera icon on the left of this page. The 2011 Annual Diocesan Appeal will seek a goal of $5.5 million next month under the theme: “One […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Even as parishioners across the Diocese of Peoria prepare to enter Lent, plans are well under way to make certain that they will be ready to welcome the new translations of the Roman Missal by the first Sunday of Advent. One major educational effort will take place at the Summer Institute […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems When nearly 1,500 people come together at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria next Sunday for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion, they will witness “an outward sign of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Peoria.” “The bishop has recently made the comment that […]
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