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Advent celebrations planned across the diocese include prayer, song, retreats

By: The Catholic Post - November 21, 2018 - News Article Advent

An Advent wreath is depicted in a stained-glass window. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Following are Advent observances made known to The Catholic Post in recent days. More will be posted here as they become available. Vesper prayer services offered at Sacred Heart, Moline MOLINE — Quiet evenings of prayer and song continue on the Second and Third Sundays of Advent, Dec. 9 and 16, at Sacred Heart Church, […]

Voters in two states OK anti-abortion measures, but Oregon funding stays

By: The Catholic Post - November 9, 2018 - News Article, World/National News

Voters line up prior to casting their ballots at a polling station in Nesconset, N.Y., on Election Day Nov. 6. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)

By Dennis Sadowski / Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — An Oregon measure that would have banned state funding for elective and late-term abortions was defeated by voters Nov. 6, while an amendment to the West Virginia constitution stating that women do not have a right to an abortion was passed by a narrow margin. Alabamans […]

‘Alleged miracle’ story a highlight of PDCCW convention Oct. 27

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - News Article alleged miracle, Bonnie Engstrom, Fulton Sheen

Bonnie Engstrom stands in front of a photo of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen as she concludes her presentation on the alleged miraculous healing of her son, James Fulton Engstrom, that is attributed to Sheen's intercession. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

CHAMPAIGN — Even after eight years, Bonnie Engstrom gets choked up when she tells the story of her son’s birth and the role she believes Venerable Fulton J. Sheen played in his miraculous healing. “Officially this is an alleged miracle,” Engstrom was quick to point out at the beginning of her talk at the 2018 […]

First year of tax credit scholarships sees ‘overwhelming demand’; donors sought

By: Jennifer Willems - November 7, 2018 - News Article Anthony Holter, Empower Illinois, Invest in Kids Act, tax credit scholarships

(UPDATED Nov. 9, 2018, to reflect a change of location for the Nov. 15 training meeting from the Spalding Pastoral Center to Peoria Notre Dame.) The first year of tax credit scholarships awarded as part of the Invest in Kids Act is coming to an end, but the work is just beginning for schools, parents […]

Nazareth House retreat center razed; new complex to be completed by 2020

By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2018 - News Article Andrew Hagemann, Henry, Nazareth House, retreat center

Nazareth House near Henry, built in 1962 and known for many years as King's House, has been razed and a new diocesan retreat center will be constructed on the site near Henry.

Construction is expected to begin next spring on a new Nazareth House retreat center complex near Henry. The former Nazareth House — built in 1962 on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River northeast of Henry and for many years known as King’s House — has been razed, according to an update given to priests of […]

Freedom-from-pornography ministry is part of evangelization today, priests told

By: Tom Dermody - November 7, 2018 - News Article Assembly Days, Father Sean Kilcawley, Peoria, pornography, priests

Father Sean Kilcawley speaks to priests of the Diocese of Peoria who gathered Oct. 23-24 for their annual Assembly Days at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Pornography is so prevalent in our culture that working to free Catholics from it should not be viewed as a “special ministry” but rather a “foundation for the evangelization work of the church.” That was one message brought to priests of the Diocese of Peoria Oct. 23 by Father Sean Kilcawley, a priest of the […]

Catholic Diocese of Peoria removes three retired priests from public ministry

By: The Catholic Post - November 1, 2018 - News Article

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is a news release issued by the Diocese of Peoria on Thursday, Nov. 1. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, upon the unanimous advice of the Diocesan Review Commission, has required these three retired priests to step down from public ministry due to each having credible allegations of […]

The Post seeks stories, photos of Nativity sets for ‘Christmas Greetings’

By: Jennifer Willems - October 30, 2018 - News Article

This Fontanini Nativity scene was featured last year as part of the Community Festival of Nativities in Peoria. What Nativity set holds special meaning for you and your family? The Catholic Post file photo/Jennifer Willems

For many people, the celebration of Christmas would not be complete without their Nativity set — or some cases, Nativity sets. Churches and schools around the Diocese of Peoria will be displaying at least one, and for this year’s “Christmas Greetings” section, The Catholic Post would like to know about yours. Where did it (or […]

Sophia’s Kitchen in Peoria seeks help for Christmas basket packing on Dec. 15

By: Jennifer Willems - October 30, 2018 - News Article

As the need grows for Christmas baskets filled with food for the patrons of Sophia’s Kitchen in Peoria, so do the number of volunteers who want to make that happen. That’s a blessing, according to Claire Crone, program director. It has also become a challenge as the parish center at St. Joseph Church, where Sophia’s […]

Educator to speak on ‘Today’s Teenagers’ at St. Malachy Parish, Geneseo, on Nov. 8

By: The Catholic Post - October 30, 2018 - News Article

A young woman tweets a message. (CNS file/Paul Jeffrey)

GENESEO — “Today’s Teenagers” is the topic for the next Women at the Well planned for Thursday, Nov. 8, at St. Malachy Church, 595 E. Ogden Ave. The speaker will be Michelle Ganson, a lifelong member of the parish who has 19 years of experience as an educator. In addition to teaching English, math and […]

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