EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final of a three-part series written by Dr. Michael Porubcin, a member of St. Ambrose Parish in Milan. Dr. Porubcin is a hematologist and oncologist who serves as vice president of the St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities, a chartered guild of the Catholic Medical Association. In the […]
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Vicki Tyler, left, retiring executive director of the Women's Choice Center, and Linda Rubey, the new executive director, stand in the newly dedicated Vicki and Todd Tyler Reception Area at an open house on June 3. The center is now located in the former Planned Parenthood of the Heartland facility. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
BETTENDORF, Iowa — A new home, new executive director and new opportunities to serve Quad Cities families in the most loving way possible were all celebrated at an open house at the relocated Women’s Choice Center on June 3. The event also offered a way to thank retiring director Vicki Tyler and her husband, Todd, […]
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Father Mark Goring, CC, and Maria Vadia will be featured speakers at the Catholic Charismatic Conference in Peoria July 27-28.
The Catholic Charismatic Conference returns to a two-day format for “Jesus Christ, Light of the World,” which will be held Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. Addressing the theme for the 32nd annual gathering will be Father Mark Goring, CC, director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series written by Dr. Michael Porubcin, a member of St. Ambrose Parish in Milan. Dr. Porubcin is a hematologist and oncologist who serves as vice president of the St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities, a chartered guild of the Catholic Medical Association. In the […]
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At the reception following the Mass of Ordination, Father Andru O'Brien offers a blessing to his family including parents Scott and Tera and sisters Abbi (left) and Megan. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
What can their new parishes in Streator and Peoria expect when newly ordained Father Ryan Mattingly and Father Andru O’Brien arrive in a few days? Who better to ask than their parents and sisters, who witnessed the Ordination Mass on May 26 from the front pews of St. Mary’s Cathedral but have been the closest […]
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With “a heavy heart” but also confidence that the changes “will help maintain the vitality of Catholic faith” in the region, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has announced a series of mergers affecting parishes in Livingston and northern McLean counties. In a letter read at 10 area parishes on the weekend of May 19-20, Bishop […]
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Father Richard Bresnahan, now of Silvis, and Father David Roche, now of Pontiac, were ordained by Bishop William E. Cousins on June 1, 1958.
For two senior priests of the Diocese of Peoria, 2018 brings the 60th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood. Father Richard F. Bresnahan of Silvis and Father David F. Roche of Pontiac were ordained by Bishop William E. Cousins on June 1, 1958, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Father Raymond M. Lukoskie and […]
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Sister Concepta Marie Nudo, OSF
WEST PEORIA — Sister Concepta Marie Nudo, OSF, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception for 70 years, died on May 25, 2018, at Mother of Peace Home here. She was 91. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, May 29, at Immaculate Conception Convent, 2408 W. […]
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Msgr. Thomas Mack and Father Anthony Trosley are observing their 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood this year and the celebrations have already begun. Father Trosley offered Masses of Thanksgiving on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, at Sts. Peter and Paul in Nauvoo and Sacred Heart in Dallas City. He also has […]
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Msgr. Paul Showalter, vicar general, presents a token of appreciation to Judy Clark during the end of the school year luncheon hosted by the Office of Catholic Schools. Clark led Corpus Christi School in Bloomington after principal Gwenn Roche moved away midyear. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
Looking out over the Catholic school administrators and priests from the Diocese of Peoria, Msgr. Paul Showalter had nothing but words of praise for their work of passing on the faith to the young people in their care. “Each of you, as we gather together today, gives me hope,” Msgr. Showalter said during a Mass […]
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