CHAMPAIGN — 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 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 readingBishop 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 […]
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 […]
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