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 […]
The Cathedral of St. Peter will again open its doors for 24 hours to those seeking the Lord’s mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Diocesan priests will be available for Confessions at the Cathedral from 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 until 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. “To begin Lent, we […]
One of the most ancient problems in philosophy is the question of ‘the one and the many’, whether reality is ultimately a unity or a plurality and how these interrelate. We might ask the same question regarding the plurality of religious faiths, churches, and forms of worship in our world. […]
By LINDA BEHRENSContributing writer McKendree students receive ‘radical hospitality’ at Joseph House The term “radical hospitality” can be defined as a practice of putting extraordinary effort and emphasis on making people feel welcome. By practicing radical hospitality with McKendree University students from around the world – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, […]
