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By: The Catholic Post - June 12, 2009 -
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When the lights dimmed in the Peoria Civic Center ballroom on Saturday night, the room still glowed with the flames of candles held by those who helped raise about $65,000 to benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria. “We are all here tonight because each and every one of us truly believes in the […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 29, 2009 -
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Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, ordained Father David Sabel and Father Adam Stimpson on May 23 in a liturgy overflowing with prayer, incense and pure joy from the newly ordained and their family, friends and well wishers who filled St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Even Msgr. Stanley Deptula, director of the diocesan Office of Divine […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 29, 2009 -
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Pending further study of the needs of Catholics in the Illinois Valley and Quad Cities areas and the use of church facilities in those regions, Masses are being suspended at four parishes and one mission as of June 17. The parishes are St. Mary’s, East Moline; St. Benedict’s, Ladd; St. Thomas More, Dalzell; and Sts. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 29, 2009 -
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There’s a “spiritual powerhouse” waiting to sustain people day by day and John Michael Talbot will help people tap into it through a concert and a presentation at next month’s Diocesan Summer Institute. Known as “the troubadour for the Lord,” Talbot, a popular Catholic musician and spiritual writer who has released more than 50 albums […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 29, 2009 -
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PRINCEVILLE — Pentecost Sunday this weekend will bring even greater joy than usual to the Congregation of St. John as three men receive their habits and two others profess simple vows. On the Vigil of Pentecost, May 30, at 6 p.m., habits will be given to Brother Gilbert Carrasco, 40, from Puerto Rico; Brother Daniel […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 27, 2009 -
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Pending further study of the needs of Catholics in the Illinois Valley and Quad Cities areas and the use of church facilities in those regions, Masses are being suspended at four parishes and one mission as of June 17. The parishes are St. Mary’s, East Moline; St. Benedict’s, Ladd; St. Thomas More, Dalzell; and Sts. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 22, 2009 -
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Father Richard Barclift, pastor, St. Patrick’s Parish, Andalusia, to senior status and work with Office of Apostolate of the Sea of the United States Father Anthony Bernas, while remaining parochial vicar, St. Mary’s Parish, Kewanee, to parochial vicar, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Kewanee Father Michael Bies, from parochial vicar, St. Mary’s Parish, Pontiac, to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 22, 2009 -
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In a culture that is often hostile or indifferent to the Catholic faith, Catholic religious educators need to be aware of the challenges and obstacles they must face as they hand on the faith to others. That is why William Donohue has been invited to open the Diocese of Peoria’s annual Diocesan Summer Institute next […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 15, 2009 -
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Years of discernment, prayer, study and ministry among the people of God will culminate at the altar of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria next Saturday as Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, ordains Deacon David Sabel and Deacon Adam Stimpson for priestly service. The May 23 ordination Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Following the liturgy […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 15, 2009 -
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Beginning this weekend and continuing to the end of the month, 603 seniors will don caps and gowns as the seven Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Peoria hold their annual commencement ceremonies. Thirty-seven students will receive diplomas at Schlarman High School’s commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Holy Family […]
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