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Golden, silver anniversary couples renew vows, share stories at diocesan Mass

By: Tom Dermody - September 28, 2016 - Featured Article anniversary mass, Diocese of Peoria, golden, Marriage, silver

Among the anniversary couples kissing after renewing their marriage vows at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria on Sept. 25 were Ralph and Lucy Wilshusen of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Silvis. The Anniversary Mass came just one day after the Wilshusens' actual 50th anniversary. They were married on Sept. 24, 1966. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

The stories of how married couples first met can sometimes be attributed to chance or coincidence, but Don Huber has another word for what brought him together with his wife of 50 years, Marty: “God-incidents.” “I knew that first evening she was special,” said Don, recalling how he — then a graduate student at the University […]

Statue tour helps spread Fatima message that prayer can change human history

By: Tom Dermody - September 21, 2016 - Featured Article Blessed Virgin Mary, Diocese of Peoria, Fatima, pilgrim virgin statue

Students from Corpus Christi Catholic School in Bloomington wave white cloths and sing "Ave Maria" as the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is carried in procession outside the school on Sept. 19. (Provided photo/Bernie Hunt)

Our prayers and the way we live our lives can change history. That was among the messages of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima nearly 100 years ago emphasized anew last weekend as the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima’s “Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace” made several stops in the Diocese of Peoria. “We […]

Homily text: A link of love unites the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Mother Teresa

By: The Catholic Post - September 21, 2016 - News Article Diocese of Peoria, homily, Mother Teresa, St. Teresa of Kolkata

Father Jeremy Freehill gives the homily at the diocesan celebration of the canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata on Sept. 10. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is the the full text of the homily given by Father Jeremy Freehill at the diocesan celebration of the canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata. The Sept. 10 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria also marked 25 years of service in the Diocese of Peoria by the religious community she founded, […]

Diocese celebrates St. Teresa of Kolkata, gives thanks for Missionaries of Charity

By: Jennifer Willems - September 21, 2016 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Missionaries of Charity, Mother Teresa, St. Teresa of Kolkata

Bishop Jenky uses a relic of St. Teresa of Kolkata to bless members of her community, the Missionaries of Charity, following a Sept. 10 Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems

In a celebration that drew Missionaries of Charity from as far away as Chicago; Indianapolis and Gary, Indiana; St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota; and St. Louis to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, gave thanks for the canonization of their foundress, St. Teresa of Kolkata. He also led the applause for […]

Deacon class installed into ministry of acolyte, urged to lives of service

By: Tom Dermody - August 24, 2016 - Featured Article acolyte, Class X, deacons, Diocese of Peoria, permanent diaconate

Robb Caputo of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Leonore is presented a ciborium by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, during the Rite of Institution of Acolytes for members of the diocese's tenth class of permanent deacons Aug. 20 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria.(The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Twenty-four men who are entering their final year of preparation for ordination in the permanent diaconate were installed into the ministry of acolyte by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, during a joy-filled Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, Aug. 20. But while the bishop led the assembly in robust applause for the class members […]

World Youth Day in Poland ignites pilgrims from the Diocese of Peoria

By: Tom Dermody - August 12, 2016 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, pilgrims, Poland, Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Sister Clara, Sister Sara, World Youth Day

Current or former students of Peoria Notre High School kneel along with about 2 million other World Youth Day pilgrims during a prayer vigil with Pope Francis in a “Field of Mercy” outside Krakow, Poland on July 30. From left are Maddie Conley and Mary Rockwell, both now students at Bradley University in Peoria; Grace Conley, a Peoria Notre Dame junior; and Lauren Schuler, a student at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. (Provided photo/The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary)

Inspiring. A blessed experience. Indescribable. Amazing. Really hard at times. A game-changer. About 50 pilgrims from the Diocese of Peoria are home from a World Youth Day experience in late July with Pope Francis in Poland they find impossible to adequately describe, but are compelled to share. “It was a very blessed experience, but something […]

Diocese’s new Catholic school principals share their background, vision

By: The Catholic Post - August 11, 2016 - Featured Article Catholic schools, Diocese of Peoria, Jackie Nieukirk, Jacob Smithers, Jamie Hartrich, Jason Schreder, Laura Cody, Lisa Doughan, Principals

Eight Catholic schools in the Diocese of Peoria are welcoming new administrators as the 2016-17 academic year begins. Seven have accepted the job on a full-time basis, while one veteran is filling in for the fall semester only. The new principals are: Laura Cody, St. Paul School, Macomb; Lisa Doughan, St. Thomas School, Philo; Jamie […]

Pilgrims from Diocese of Peoria ready to experience World Youth Day in Poland

By: Tom Dermody - July 12, 2016 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Pierced Hearts, Sister Sara Kowal, World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2016 will focus on the theme chosen by Pope Francis from the Gospel of Matthew: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." (CNS)

Dozens of pilgrims from the Diocese of Peoria will join an expected 2 million Catholics preparing to gather in Poland with Pope Francis at World Youth Day 2016 later this month. Most of the local participants will be part of a pilgrimage organized by the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary that […]

Retiring principals share highlights, plans for life beyond the school bell

By: Jennifer Willems - June 29, 2016 - News Article Catholic schools, Csanda, Daniel Schmitt, Diocese of Peoria, Eisemann, Principals, retired, Shrode, Turnipseed

School may be out for summer, but for five principals the break will be a little longer as they begin retirement this month. Looking to spend more time with family, traveling and taking up special projects and hobbies are Mark Csanda of St. Mary School, Bloomington; Steve Eisemann of Costa Catholic Academy, Galesburg; Daniel Schmitt […]

“If God calls us . . .”: Diocese of Peoria celebrates its jubilarian priests

By: Jennifer Willems - June 29, 2016 - Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, jubilarian, Pizzamiglio, priests

Priests from throughout the Diocese of Peoria concelebrate the Jubilarian Mass with Bishop Jenky on June 23 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Applause filled St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria as priests celebrating milestone anniversaries were honored at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. Praising their commitment, he called them “irreplaceable in the life of our community” and said, “Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude for their ministry.” Also honored was the newest […]

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