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Rosminian presence ending in diocese; left ‘indelible mark’ during 140 years

By: Tom Dermody   -   May 18, 2017   -   Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Father Joseph Costa, Father William Miller, Galesburg, Institute of Charity, Rosminian

Rosminian priests have guided Corpus Christi Parish in Galesburg since its founding, as this sign outside the church attests. Nearby St. Patrick Parish has been under Rosminian care since the Diocese of Peoria's founding in 1877. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

The Rosminian presence in the Diocese of Peoria, a constant since the diocese’s founding in 1877 and a major part of Catholic history in Galesburg, is coming to an end. Citing declining numbers since the 1990s and with only two Rosminian priests — Father William Miller and Father Paul Stiene — in active ministry here, […]