By: By Jennifer Willems OTTAWA — For 32 of his 43 years as a priest, Msgr. Jerome Ham has called LaSalle County home and “just about everyone here knows me now.” On June 15 he will take the many kindnesses of the people he has served and the hugs and smiles of the children with […]
Continue readingPeoria Notre Dame High School students will have more help with tuition. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception will be able to provide more resources to the elderly. Those who depend on the food and friendship they receive through the Sacred Heart Sandwich Program at St. Joseph’s Church will continue to be […]
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By: By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, presented Pope Benedict XVI with two thick volumes about the life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the pope surprised him by saying he had worked with the late archbishop. Pope Benedict “told me something I hadn’t known: he […]
Continue readingURBANA — Members of all parishes in the Champaign vicariate are invited to celebrate their Catholic faith and connection with one another during an evening that will include a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 6. Priests from the 18 parishes in […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Editor’s note: Dozen’s of photographs from this event may be viewed at Daryl Wilson Photography —– With manhood and fatherhood under attack from the media, mass culture and even the state’s elected officials, it is more important than ever for Catholic men to pass on the story of faith “no matter […]
Continue readingWho says performing a work of mercy can’t be joyful? About 200 supporters of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria raised more than $115,000 (minus expenses) for the agency on Saturday night while enjoying a “Party on the Patio” of the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. “We really appreciate your presence,” said Sister Ana […]
Continue readingBy: By Tom Dermody Editor’s note: Several photos from the ordination Mass may be viewed by clicking here Dozens of photos may be viewed and, if desired, purchased by clicking on the Post Photos camera icon at left. —– The joy experienced at a packed St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday will echo in the coming […]
Continue readingSPRINGFIELD — Catholic Charities directors from all five downstate Illinois dioceses gathered at the state capitol May 4 to call for quick legislative action to preserve vital adoption and foster care services for thousands of children and families around the state. The directors indicated their agencies may soon be forced out of the adoption and […]
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By: By Jennifer Willems “We couldn’t do what we do without you.” Msgr. Dale Wellman offered those simple and heartfelt words to the 47 women who were honored at the Annual Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. The event drew the women, who came from 23 parishes throughout central Illinois, […]
Continue readingThe seven Catholic high schools of the Diocese of Peoria have scheduled graduation ceremonies and Masses for their 706 seniors in the coming weeks. In Peru, a graduation Mass for the 61 seniors of St. Bede Academy will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at St. Bede Abbey Church. A reception will […]
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