Pope Francis, aboard the popemobile, greets people in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after giving his Easter blessing on April 20, 2025. The pope, whose papacy began in March 2013, died hours later at age 88 (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza). By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — U.S. […]
March 23 has been a noteworthy day in the life of Michael McGovern. In 2020, it was when McGovern received word from Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, that Pope Francis had appointed him bishop of the Diocese of Belleville. Five years later, McGovern was driving from […]
The “Codfathers” brought fish fries back to Queen of Peace in 2022, and they’re looking forward to another big season of Lent starting March 5. Seven of the 20 Codfathers are shown above. Left to right: Ray Schott, Craig Vosse, Eric Edgar, Scott Simonin, Kevin Boron, Mike Riley and Adrian […]
Casmir Cozzi, pictured at the Chapel of Immaculate Conception at Mundelein Seminary on Aug. 30, 2023, is expected to be ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Belleville in October 2027 (Submitted photo). Casmir Cozzi can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to become a priest. “I wanted […]
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, […]
