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By: Jennifer Willems - June 6, 2019 -
News Article
Before she could get away, Vickie Dolk was on the receiving end of one giant hug from her 13 kindergartners at Immaculate Conception School in Monmouth. This photo is featured on the back cover of a book of letters and drawings that was presented to her as she recently retired. (Provided photo)
MONMOUTH — Teaching isn’t something that Vickie Dolk has done for 40 years, it’s who she has been since she was old enough to tell anybody what she wanted to be when she grew up. Even though she has packed up her kindergarten classroom at Immaculate Conception School for the last time, she’s leaving the […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 6, 2019 -
Book Review, News Article
children's book, Georgette Williams, Stacy and Tracy
Georgette Ghantous Williams of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria is author of the new children's book "The Adventures of Stacy and Tracy: How to Turn Gossip into Kindness."
Stacy and Tracy are fictional young sisters who are taking children and adults alike on adventures in virtue. For decades found only in the imagination of Georgette Ghantous Williams — as well as her seven children and 19 grandchildren who delight in her lesson-teaching storytelling — Stacy and Tracy are fast making friends around […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - June 5, 2019 -
News Article
abortion, closing Sister Mary Jo Yutt, Jenny Hunsberger, Karen Guth, Peoria, Whole Woman's Health
Sister Mary Jo Yutt, OSF is pictured in prayer outside Whole Woman's Health of Peoria in this 2018 file photo. Sister Mary Jo and the area's pro-life community are reacting with joy and gratitude to an announcement that the abortion provider has announced plans to close. Seen in the background is the pro-life Women's Care Center, which will continue to serve and support pregnant women in need. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
Even as legislation to expand access to abortion was making quick progress through the Illinois House and Senate last week, respect life advocates took heart from the announcement that a Peoria abortion provider would be closing. In a statement sent to The Catholic Post on May 30, Amy Hagstrom Miller, president and CEO of Whole […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - June 1, 2019 -
News Article
With the clock winding down on its regular session, the Illinois Senate debated and passed what has come to be known as the Reproductive Health Act. The vote on Senate Bill 25 was 34 to 20 in favor of the legislation, with three voting “present” late in the evening of May 31. Gov. J.B. Pritzker […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - May 30, 2019 -
News Article
Talkative, happy and feeling blessed, three senior priests of the Diocese of Peoria are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their ordination in 2019. The jubilarians are Father Dennis O’Riley of Danville, Father Robert Schladen of Cuba, and Father Harold Schmitt of Henry. Father Schmitt, who studied for the priesthood at the Pontifical College Josephinum in […]
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By: Tom Dermody - May 29, 2019 -
News Article
At a reception following the Ordination Mass, lines were long for blessings from newly ordained Father McShane. Here he bestows a blessing on members of his family, including parents John and Diane, brothers Andy and Michael, sister-in-law Jackie, and nieces Sears (gazing up at him) and Clara. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
When Father Daniel McShane was in fourth grade, he wrote in his class journal that he wanted to be rich so he could give all his money to the poor. “He’s always been very kind, so joyful,” said his mother, Diane, in offering insights about her son to The Catholic Post during the reception following […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - May 23, 2019 -
News Article
Four principals are preparing to retire or make changes as the school year comes to an end. They are (from left) Sheila Cromien of Visitation Catholic School in Kewanee; Joe McDaniel of Holy Cross School in Champaign; David Hobin of Alleman High School in Rock Island; and Rick Pantages of St. Mary School in Kickapoo. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
Saying they will miss the family atmosphere at their schools and seeing the students and their parents every day, four principals are making changes as summer begins. Retiring are Sheila Cromien, who has led Visitation Catholic School in Kewanee since 2013; Joe McDaniel, who has served as principal or co-principal of Holy Cross School in […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 22, 2019 -
News Article
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured preaching in an undated photo. (CNS file photo)
EDITOR’S NOTE — The following news release was issued by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria on May 20: The Archdiocese of New York has filed a second motion in the Court of Appeals, New York’s top court, asking permission to again appeal a lower court judgment that authorizes Archbishop Sheen’s family to move his remains […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 22, 2019 -
News Article
Anniversary banners hang inside St. Anthony Church in Bartonville. A Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and a dinner to follow on June 8 culminate the parish's celebration of its 50th anniversary.
BARTONVILLE — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will join members of St. Anthony Church on Saturday, June 8, as they celebrate their parish’s 50th anniversary. A Mass of Thanksgiving is planned for 4:30 p.m. and will be concelebrated by Father David Heinz, pastor, along with previous pastors and visiting priests. A buffet dinner for those […]
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By: The Catholic Post - May 22, 2019 -
News Article
Gus Lloyd
EAST MOLINE — As part of its centennial celebration, St. Anne Church is hosting a day of reflection on Saturday, June 8. The theme is “Amazing Grace” and the speaker will be radio show host Gus Lloyd. Participants are invited to gather from 8 to 9 a.m., when Lloyd’s first presentation will begin. He will […]
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