October is Respect Life Month, but you can get a head start in supporting the culture of life in the Diocese of Peoria starting Sept. 22 with 40 Days for Life kickoff events in Bloomington and Champaign on Sunday, Sept. 22, and in Peoria on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Please note: the following are only some […]
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Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the Catholic priesthood in the United States – a day to reflect upon and affirm the central role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. This year, Priesthood Sunday will be celebrated on September 29. Ways to celebrate as a parish: Feature your […]
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By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post Online “In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.” – OSF HealthCare Mission Statement URBANA – OSF HealthCare understands […]
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“In My Father’s House” / By Paul Thomas Moore I have a new appreciation for the ability tie to my shoes. The thing is, I don’t have that ability at the moment, at least with my left shoe, as that leg is in a brace and I can’t reach my foot. When people ask what […]
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As the leaves begin to turn, autumn turns the page on a new year of life for 12 priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria. Many happy returns to our priests celebrating from Sept. 8 to Oct. 7: Father Patrick DeMeulemeester (Sept. 8); Father Stephen Willard (Sept. 9); Father Patrick O’Neal (Sept. 11); Father Adam […]
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Summer continues to bring heat and many candles will be lit on top of 18 cakes for priests serving in the Diocese of Peoria. We send greetings to all those blowing out birthday candles July 16 – Aug. 8: Father Patrick Henehan, (July 16); Father Joseph Hogan (July 16); Father Timothy Sauppé (July 17); Father […]
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The Christ Child Society of Central Illinois held its annual meeting and election of officers on May 15, 2024 at the Family Resource Center in Peoria. This local volunteer organization, part of the National Christ Child Society, provides layettes – collections of clothing and supplies – for newborns in need. Each layette includes a baby […]
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The grade seven girls track and field team from St. Patrick School, Washington, pose with their coaches and their first place trophy. From left to right: coach and co-athletic director Kathy Werstein, coach Nick Chiras, Sadie Gorsage, Kate McDougall, Ella Reed, Maya Anthony, coach Kristy Gorsage and coach Zach Gorsage.
WASHINGTON — St. Patrick Grade School, Washington is “a force to be reckoned with,” commented principal Cassi Smith, after an incredible year of sports victories and accomplishments. With an enrollment of only 187 students from Pre-K through grade eight, the school set several records during the 2023 — 2024 school year. Co-athletic director (along with […]
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Continuing with the jubilarian recognitions that began with Bishop Jenky’s 50th anniversary of ordination on April 6, May 31 marks 60 years of priesthood for Father Dale Wellman, and Father Patrick Collins. Please note: significant content in these profiles is borrowed from 50th anniversary jubilarian profiles of Msgr. Wellman and Father Collins published in The […]
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The traditional post-ordination photo featured the four newly-ordained priests of the Diocese of Peoria on the balcony of the Bishop’s Residence on May 25, 2024 with those who have had responsibility for overseeing their vocational formation. From left, Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, vocation director of recruitment; Father Nick Conner; Father Jack Swoik; Msgr. Halfacre, vicar general; Bishop Louis Tylka; Father Jacob Martini; Father Justin Ramza; and Father Patrick Henehan, vocation director of formation. The Catholic Post Online/Paul Thomas Moore
Four new priests were ordained for the Diocese of Peoria at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 28. They are Father Nick Conner, 28; Father Jacob Martini, 27; Father Justin Ramza, 57; and Father Jack Swoik, 26. As Bishop Tylka said in his homily, it was “a great day for the Church . . . as […]
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