Photo Caption: Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and Father Philip Halfacre (carrying monstrance) lead a procession at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Streator on June 26. By: By Jennifer Willems STREATOR — New beginnings and age-old symbols of faith mixed for Streator Catholics on June 26 when they gathered to celebrate the installation of […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems There was more than one reason to celebrate when the priests of the diocese came together for the annual Jubilarian Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Not only did they honor their brother priests who are marking ordination milestones in 2011, but they also welcomed Abbot Philip Davey, OSB, the […]
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Photo Caption: Msgr. Paul Showalter, P.A., vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria, blesses one of the newly refurbished stained-glass windows at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Nauvoo. By: By Tom Dermody NAUVOO — Bathed in rays of light from a setting summer sun streaming through newly restored stained glass windows, members of Sts. Peter […]
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Photo Caption: Jesuit Volunteer Colleen Swanson, left, shares a smile with Richard Davis. Swanson completed a year of service at Davis’ inner-city Nashville school. By: By Jennifer Willems Coming from a family of teachers, it’s no surprise that Colleen Swanson would make that her career, too. Double majoring in elementary education and special education at […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Talk to somebody who is involved in the permanent diaconate, parish ministry or spiritual renewal programs around the Diocese of Peoria and the odds are good they will credit a Cursillo for how they are serving God today. “It’s changed people’s lives,” said Deacon John Skender, spiritual director of Cursillo in […]
Continue readingWhen Catholic Charismatics from central Illinois come together in Peoria at the end of July, they will be invited to reflect on “The Father’s Promise.” Helping them do that at the 25th annual Charismatic Renewal Conference will be Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM, foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and […]
Continue readingChildren of the Diocese of Peoria, your bishop has granted permission for you to throw a tantrum at home. But only on one very important subject. “Since you don’t drive yet, if Mom and Dad don’t bring you to Mass every Sunday, throw a tantrum,” said Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, in a homily at […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems LACON — Many responsibilities go with being the provincial superior of the American Province of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi, but Sister M. Loretta Matas, DSF, is finding just as many moments of joy in her new ministry. Yes, she is responsible for the 13 Sisters entrusted to her […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Catholicism is a beautiful religion “meant to be shown off,” says Father Robert Barron. This fall, the Chicago priest’s new 10-part video documentary called “Catholicism” will offer a new way for parishes and individuals to not only show off their faith, but to better learn and share it. Clergy and religious […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Spiritual directors can be hard to come by, so the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate did something to help and wound up making history in the process. The office partnered with Father Albert Haase, OFM, and Jessie Vicha, both certified spiritual directors and teachers in the Chicago area, to establish […]
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