CAMBRIDGE — Mary Ann Blackert uses the term “church family” to describe her parish, St. John Vianney. “We take care of each other,” she said. That same tender loving care extends to people in need outside their community, too. Among those receiving special attention at this time of year are the babies in the neonatal […]
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Photo Caption: This manger scene is part of a large display at St. Patrick’s Church in Hennepin set up annually by Father Patrick DeMeulemeester, pastor. (See related story at bottom of page.) My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: During this Christmas season in homes and churches around the world, followers of Christ will look […]
Continue readingODELL — A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at St. Paul’s Church here for Father Michael J. Bies, pastor of St. Paul’s Parish as well as Sacred Heart in Campus. Father Bies, 54, a priest of the Diocese of Peoria since 2004, died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at St. […]
Continue readingWASHINGTON — The Sisters of Life and Catholic blogger Jennifer Fulwiler will be guest speakers at a one-day Catholic women’s conference planned for Saturday, March 5, at Five Points Washington. “Behold — A Conference on the Dignity and Vocation of Women,” is the theme for the event, which will also include live musical performances by […]
Continue readingBy: By CNS, with Catholic Post staff SPRINGFIELD — The Catholic Conference of Illinois, which represents the state’s bishops on public policy matters, said it regretted passage of a bill legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples. The legislation, approved by the House Nov. 30 and the Senate Dec. 1, provides spousal rights to same-sex partners […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles about the proposed OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria and hospice care in general. Future stories will look at how local patients and their families have benefited and the role of volunteers. The clock is ticking. While great […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems MOLINE — That guaranteed seat in front of Macy’s for next year’s Thanksgiving parade through the streets of New York City is just going to have to wait. Mr. Thanksgiving — also known as Deacon Bob Vogelbaugh of Moline — has decided not to retire the holiday meal he started 40 […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems EDITOR’S NOTE: Across the nation this weekend people are being encouraged to offer support for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Last year more than $28 million was raised — including $132,478 from the Diocese of Peoria — to offer direct assistance to 477 religious institutes. But we know these dedicated women […]
Continue readingIn Advent wreaths at churches around the Diocese of Peoria this weekend the rose candle will be lit, marking the Third Sunday of Advent. That rose connection is an important one since Sunday, Dec. 12, is also the day on which the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe traditionally is celebrated. “We will be wearing […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Enrollment in the 46 schools of the Diocese of Peoria has dropped, but there is still good news to be found in the figures released this month by the Office of Catholic Schools. “With our decline this year, the surprise is that it wasn’t larger,” said Brother William Dygert, CSC, superintendent […]
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