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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reaches Burlington
The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is crossing 10 states, over 30 thousand miles and even the Mississippi River. Peoria Diocese Bishop Louis Tylka met with Davenport Diocese Bishop Dennis Walsh to pass the blessed sacrament. It's a tradition with a recent resurgence. 'There hasn't been a Eucharistic congress like this for many many years,' said Walsh. 'This is sort of a revival, the practice of having Eucharistic congresses and processions again. Pope Leo coincidentally has called for a more of a popular piety in the church and this is all part of it.' The pilgrimage involves Catholics walking from church to church with the blessed sacrament, holding prayers and services at each one. They started in Burlington at St. Paul Catholic Church. 'People driving by will be curious as to what's happening, and start asking questions,' said Doris Champagne, a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish. 'They'll read it in the papers and hear it on the radio and stuff and spark some curiosity into what it's all about. Champagne believe events like this and the new American pope helps unify U.S. Catholics. 'Especially with Pope Leo XIV being elected,' said Champagne. 'American pope, I think we're going to see a resurgence of Catholics in America coming together.' The pilgrimage will make its way to Davenport on Thursday night, where five churches will join in with services until noon Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
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Local Catholic churches begin the mourning of Pope Francis' death
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Catholic Diocese of Peoria, along with Catholics the world over, began a nine-day period of mourning following Pope Francis's death. A Mass was held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Downtown Peoria to honor Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. He was 88 It was a somber feeling throughout the church as a prayer was read in honor of the former pontiff, who headed the Church for 12 years. In announcing his death, the Holy See said Francis taught the world about to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love. Locally, Bishop Louis Tylka said Francis was a moral compass for everyone in the Catholic community. 'His call for all of us to open our minds, our hearts to everyone. Allow us to be able to connect, to care for God's creation, to see human dignity, to work for peace in our world. He was just a moral voice, a leader for the world. And I think the whole world mourns his loss today,' he said. Francis' death came less than 24 hours after he appeared in Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Easter Sunday. The pontiff had ties to Central Illinois in that he approved a miracle that was to lead to the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen. That would been the second step in the process to declare Sheehan a Saint. The approval came in 2019 and the beatification was to be later that year but was postponed by the Vatican. It was not immediately clear when it might happen. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
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Easter Sunday draws big crowds for mass
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria brought in a large crowd for mass at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. The cathedral continues to serve as a designated pilgrimage site during the 150th anniversary of the diocese of Peoria. Bishop Louis Tylka said Easter mass always brings familiar faces and even some new ones to the church. 'My hope is, is that as we come together this Easter, we are renewed in our commitment to live as people of hope, people of faith and people of love. That's what Jesus offers to us through his death and resurrection,' said Bishop Tylka. Easter is recognized as the most important and joyful celebration of the entire liturgical year for Catholics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
