Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has appointed Father James Kruse as a vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria to serve as a primary adviser in all administrative aspects of governing the diocese. In his new role, Father Kruse joins Msgr. Paul Showalter, PA, who has served as vicar general since 2004. The appointment marks […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems PERU — In an effort to support its monastic community and its ministry to the people of the Diocese of Peoria and beyond, St. Bede Abbey intends to develop about 80 acres of its property for senior housing. The first phase would be an assisted living center with 70 units, including […]
Continue readingBishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has granted senior status effective March 1 to Father Tom Royer, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Champaign since 1973. Father Joseph Hogan, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish in Urbana, is the new pastor of St. Mary’s. He will retain his duties with the Urbana parish. Father Royer, who turned […]
Continue readingNAUVOO — Sts. Peter and Paul Church will host a day of recollection sponsored by the Diocese of Peoria Council of Catholic Women on Saturday, March 26. The speaker for the day, which begins with registration and refreshments at 9 a.m., is Father Tony Trosley, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul and all the parishes […]
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St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria was filled with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts last Sunday, dressed in their uniforms and wriggling with excitement to receive from Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, the religious emblems they had earned. Surrounding them at the annual Diocesan Scout Mass were their proud parents and Scout leaders. They also had […]
Continue readingBLOOMINGTON — The newest Knights of Columbus council in the Diocese of Peoria received its charter Saturday night and officers were installed during ceremonies at St. Patrick’s Church of Merna here. There are 49 charter members in the Father Joseph Boylan Jr. Council No. 15175, based at the parish on Bloomington’s growing east side, and […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems MACOMB — It could have been worse. Sightseeing in Egypt when the anti-government demonstrations broke out, Dr. Subhash and Linda Jani of Macomb were stuck at the Cairo International Airport for nearly three days before they were evacuated. “It’s awfully good to be home,” said Linda, a member of St. Paul’s […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems “Building God’s Kingdom” is the theme for a capital campaign that will provide funding for construction of a 32,000-square-foot expansion for St. Jude’s Church and School in Peoria. Parishioners are learning the details for the $6 million project in a series of 12 informational receptions that are taking place through the […]
Continue readingCHAMPAIGN — At a recent Donor Appreciation Brunch “Showcase of Thanks,” The High School of Saint Thomas More honored Father Steve Willard with its 2010 Paideia Award and Greg and Martha Taylor with its Volunteer Service Award. The event followed a Mass celebrated by Father Robert Lampitt, chaplain, and Msgr. Albert Hallin, and included an […]
Continue readingSeparate announcements of intended mergers and affiliations affecting Catholic health care systems serving in the Diocese of Peoria were made in early February. On Feb. 1, it was announced that Rockford Health System has entered into an affiliation agreement with Peoria-based OSF Healthcare System. Pending federal and state regulatory approval, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center […]
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