Diocese of Belleville Bishop Michael McGovern greets parishioners as they exit the church following the 200th Anniversary Mass and celebration at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church on Oct. 19 in Hecker (Tim Vizer photo). We’re part of a story That’s over a century old, A tale of Catholic settlers […]
Fr. Pat McDevitt couldn’t say no to Bishop Michael McGovern or the Diocese of Belleville. A Vincentian priest for 38 years, Fr. Pat recently concluded a four-year term as provincial superior of the Congregation of the Mission Western Province. The Chicago native, who already was living in St. Louis, didn’t […]
Bishop Michael McGovern talks with attendees at the Blessing of the Harvest on Sept. 24 at Four Beck Dairy (David Wilhelm photo). Clouds yielded to sunshine just in time for the start of the annual Blessing of the Harvest, held Sept. 24 at Four Beck Dairy in Bartelso. Rain from […]
Some of the more than 500 people who celebrated the 150th anniversary Mass on Sept. 29 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Radom (David Wilhelm photo). The 150th anniversary at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Radom stirred up memories and stories for one of the parish’s […]
By MSGR. JOHN MYLER The international hit “The Chosen” has begun its fourth season — first playing in movie theaters and later, at an unannounced date, widely available for streaming. The producers chose the “theaters first” premieres to “raise funds in order to make Season 4 available for free around […]
By MSGR. JOHN MYLER It was not a great year for films. Nevertheless, the annual long list of “Best Picture” nominees has been announced. May I suggest the following as the best “surprisingly good” films of the year? “THE IRON CLAW” is the true story of professional wrestling’s famous Von […]
Mater Dei Catholic High School senior Dalton Timmermann provides daily lunchtime assistance to the cafeteria staff – with a smile on his face and happiness in his heart. His dedication is greatly appreciated by those around him (David Wilhelm photo). The season of giving is a yearlong endeavor for Dalton […]
