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By: Jennifer Willems - July 13, 2017 -
News Article
150 years, Peru, St. Mary
Among those organizing events commemorating the 150th anniversary of St. Mary Parish in Peru are, from left, Dick Nowatka, Jo Marie Duncan, Sandy Nowatka, Joyce Koontz, Bill Dekowski, Mary Suarez, Bob Suarez, Bonnie Pikula, Stan Pikula and Lois Carroll. (Provided photo)
PERU — Established in 1867, St. Mary Parish is marking its 150th anniversary this year. To celebrate the occasion, parishioners are planning a Mass and dinner for Sunday, Aug. 6. Msgr. J. Brian Rejsek, pastor, will be the celebrant for the 10:30 a.m. liturgy at St. Mary, 1319 Sixth St. The anniversary dinner will follow […]
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By: The Catholic Post - July 12, 2017 -
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Franciscan, Sister Marcelina Casandro, West Peoria
Sister Marcelina Casandro, OSF
WEST PEORIA — Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial are planned for Friday, July 14, for Sister Marcelina Casandro, OSF. A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, she died July 11, 2017, at the community’s Mother of Peace Home. She was 89. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 30, 2017 -
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Apostolic Sisters of St. John, Princeville, profession
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For the first time since establishing their novitiate at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Priory in Princeville two years ago, the Apostolic Sisters of St. John celebrated the temporary profession of four women. They are Sister Anna Clare of Hogan, Pennsylvania; Sister Anne Elizabeth of Leidel, Michigan; Sister Grace of Beauclair, North Dakota; and Sister Hope of […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 30, 2017 -
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homily, jubilarian, Msgr. Soseman
Msgr. Richard R. Soseman
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is the full text of the homily delivered at the Diocese of Peoria’s Jubilarian Mass celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria on June 22. The Mass recognized priests observing significant anniversary years of ordination. Profiles of the priests as well as deacons and consecrated men and women marking anniversary years appeared […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2017 -
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capital campaign, Diocese of Peoria, survey
The Diocese of Peoria continues to gather feedback about a potential capital campaign, but those wishing to review the plans being considered and make their voices heard via an online survey are asked to do so by a deadline of Wednesday, July 19. “I think people will find this task a valuable use of their […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 29, 2017 -
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Anthony Stone, awards, Catholic Press Association, Father James DeBisschop, Jennifer Willems, Tom Dermody
QUEBEC CITY, Canada — The Catholic Post has received two awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada for material published in 2016. Both were in the category of “Best Personality Profile.” Jennifer Willems, assistant editor, received second place for her profile of Father James DeBisschop, pastor of Mary, Our Lady […]
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By: The Catholic Post - June 26, 2017 -
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Deacon Gaetz, Germantown Hills, permanent deacon
Deacon Dale H. "Jack" Gaetz
GERMANTOWN HILLS –A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of Lourdes Church here at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, for Deacon Dale H. “Jack” Gaetz, who last month marked 25 years as a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Peoria. Deacon Gaetz, who served at St. Mary of Lourdes Parish and held […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 15, 2017 -
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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 […]
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By: Tom Dermody - June 15, 2017 -
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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 […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - June 15, 2017 -
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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 […]
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