Teamwork and perseverance paid off May 23 for the Lady Saints of Bloomington Central Catholic High School, who made school history by securing the Class 1A state title in the Illinois High School Association’s state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Under the guidance of DeWayne Griffin, head coach, the Central […]
Continue readingSetting a new record and making history, Peoria Notre Dame junior C.J. Elward’s state title helped blaze a new trail last month at the Illinois High School Association Class 2A boys state finals track and field meet. Elward won the gold medal in the 3,200 meter run at the May 30 state finals held in […]
Continue readingPRINCEVILLE — 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 […]
Continue readingBishop 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 […]
Continue readingPending 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. […]
Continue readingThere’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 […]
Continue readingPending 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. […]
Continue readingFather 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 […]
Continue readingIn 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 […]
Continue readingYears 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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