By Amanda Hudson, News editor
June 14, 2013

WOODSTOCK—The fourth speaker in the Bishop Malloy Year of Faith series, Joseph Wood, provided plenty of substance in his June 6 talk at Marian Central Catholic High School.

In his introduction, Bishop David J. Malloy called the Year of Faith “almost an intense year of retreat … (with) substance, prayer and charit... Read More

June 6, 2013

The Observer devotes 6 pages to 2013 high school graduates from Aurora CCHS, Feeport Aquin, Rosary, Marian Central, Marmion Academy, Newman, Boylan, St. Edward as well as OSF College of Nursing.

By Amanda Hudson, News editor
June 6, 2013

SANDWICH—“I say ‘Yes,’ my Lord, in all the good times, through all the bad times …”
“Digo ‘Si’ Senor/I Say ‘Yes’ My Lord” was sung on Pentecost Sunday at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Sandwich, one day before a May 20 fire claimed the back end of the church and ... Read More

May 23, 2013

By Penny Wiegert, Editor

SANDWICH—Grief came to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church twice on Monday, May 20. Mourners gathered in the morning as Father Andrew Hougan, pastor, celebrated a funeral Mass for one of his parishioners. Then about 2 p.m. neighbors and parishioners gathered in tearful disbelief as they watched their... Read More

By Amanda Hudson, News editor
May 9, 2013

ROCKFORD—Calling it one of a few “particular opportunities within the presbyterate of the diocese” to celebrate Mass together, Bishop David J. Malloy gathered with several members of that brotherhood on April 30 at St. Rita Parish for Mass and a luncheon to honor those who are celebrating 10, 25, 40 and 50 years of priesthoo... Read More

In the Observer this week!
June 12, 2013

Rockford's Fortnight event in defense of marriage will be June 26

Forever Family: Business owners take pro-life stand and outlast Rockford's abortuary

U.S. Bishops' second 'Fortnight for Freedom' to be June 21-July 4

Early-bird prices set for August NCCW training

St. Joseph Parish honors queen and mothers

Middle school students at St. James School, Rockford, collected plastic and paper bags for the St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center

Immigration laws must reflect values, not fears, nun says

Pennsylvania senate approves abortion opt-out for federal exchange

Beyond tradition, ritual, archbishop's installation like family reunion

 

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