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Msgr. Bliss reflects on 21 years of ‘calming life storms’ as hospital chaplain

By: Tom Dermody - June 15, 2017 - News Article

This week Msgr. Michael Bliss ended 21 years in the pastoral care department of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria to begin new duties as pastor of St. Edward Parish in Chillicothe. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Msgr. Michael Bliss doesn’t remember the name of the staff chaplain who comforted him when his father died more than 30 years ago, but he can still see the man’s face and remember the words he heard as he grieved. That calming, prayerful presence in good times and in bad is the legacy he hopes […]

All invited to Corpus Christi Procession this Sunday at Franciscan motherhouse

By: Tom Dermody - June 15, 2017 - News Article Corpus Christi procession, East Peoria, Franciscan, motherhouse

A scene from a past Corpus Christi procession at the motherhouse of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in East Peoria. Bishop Jenky has encouraged wide participation in this year's procession, which begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 18. (The Catholic Post file/Jennifer Willems)

EAST PEORIA — One of the longest running annual public celebrations of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in the Diocese of Peoria will be even more special this Sunday, June 18. While encouraging Eucharistic devotion at parishes around the diocese on Sunday, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has given […]

‘Joy of the Lord’ is theme for charismatic renewal conference offered July 29

By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 - News Article Charismatic, Father Dave Pivonka, renewal conference, Sister Linda Koontz

Carrie Carroll of Lincoln praises Jesus during the 2015 Charismatic Renewal Conference. This year's event is set for July 29 at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria. (The Catholic Post file photo/Tom Dermody)

“The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength” will be the focus for prayer and praise when people converge on the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria on Saturday, July 29, for the annual conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Peoria. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will give the welcoming address at […]

Bishop calls for ‘profound renewal’ in passionate homily at Summer Institute

By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 - News Article Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, homily, Pentecost, Summer Institute

"How can we rest when so many still do not know the Lord," asked Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky’s homily for the closing Mass of the Diocesan Summer Institute matched the fire of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as he challenged participants not to sit idly by when the world needs them to speak the truth. “I am more and more convinced that today the Diocese of Peoria needs a […]

Fr. Brokaw as described by his family: a caring leader who loves people, the Lord

By: Tom Dermody - June 2, 2017 - News Article Brenda Brokaw, Family, Father Lee Brokaw, parents, Patrick Brokaw, Raritan

Father Brokaw offers a prayer of blessing for his parents, Patrick and Brenda Brokaw of St. Patrick Parish, Raritan, during a reception at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria following the ordination Mass on May 27. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

What kind of a priest can St. Matthew Parish in Champaign expect when newly ordained Father Lee Brokaw arrives in a few days as parochial vicar? Here are a few of the words that those who know him best — his parents and three sisters — used to describe him: Dedicated. Conscientious. Caring. Self-giving. A […]

ACE Teaching Fellows moving on, but leave a lasting impression on two schools

By: Jennifer Willems - June 1, 2017 - News Article ACE, Alliance for Catholic Education, Luke Janicki, Madeline Basil, Patty Yoritomo, teachers, University of Notre Dame

Laughing at remarks being made by Randy Simmons, principal of Peoria Notre Dame High School, during the end-of-year luncheon, Madeline Basil (left), Luke Janicki and Patty Yoritomo were honored for their work as the first Alliance for Catholic Education Teaching Fellows placed in the diocese by the University of Notre Dame. Basil and Janicki taught at St. Mark School in Peoria, while Yoritomo taught at Peoria Notre Dame. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

With the end of the school year come master’s degrees in education from the University of Notre Dame for three teaching fellows who have been serving at St. Mark School and Notre Dame High School, both in Peoria. Madeline Basil, Luke Janicki and Patty Yoritomo were honored for their work and received gifts from the […]

Community of St. John to host Family Faith Festival in rural Princeville June 4

By: The Catholic Post - May 31, 2017 - News Article Community of St. John, Family Faith Festival, Princeville

PRINCEVILLE — Families are invited to celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Family Faith Festival hosted by the Brothers and Sisters of the Community of St. John. The theme for the June 4 event is “The Spirit and the Bride Say, ‘Come’: The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.” The day will begin with registration at […]

Mass, dinner to celebrate centennial of St. Anthony Church, Atkinson, on June 17

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - News Article Atkinson, centennial, St. Anthony Church

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. marking 100 years since the dedication of St. Anthony Church in Atkinson.

ATKINSON — When a fire destroyed their church in 1916, the members of St. Anthony Parish immediately got to work to erect a new place of worship. It was dedicated 100 years ago and the current parishioners will celebrate that milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Joining them […]

Cursillo, parish communities bring joy to Fr. Jack during 50 years of priesthood

By: Jennifer Willems - May 19, 2017 - News Article Cursillo, Father Duane Jack, jubilarian

Father Duane Jack

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was included in the Jubilarian 2017 special section of The Catholic Post dated May 21, 2017. To view the entire section, use the e-edition tab at the top of this page and search for the issue. SILVIS — Father Duane Jack said he felt the first stirrings of a vocation to […]

Salesians withdrawing from Champaign, but are ‘leaving a legacy’ after six years

By: Tom Dermody - May 18, 2017 - News Article

The Salesian logo is inspired by St. John Bosco and the Salesians walking with the young through the world.

CHAMPAIGN — The Salesians of Don Bosco are closing their community based at Holy Cross Parish in Champaign and the three priests are being reassigned within the order in June. The move followed extensive consultation with Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and was announced by Father Timothy Zak, SDB, vice provincial of the Salesian Province […]

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