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March 21, 2019	Luncheon Honors Bishop, Priests Updated Passion Enthralls Geneva Caritas Holding Fundraising Raffle Gifts to Catholic Charities Help With School Tuition, Elder Outreach Program Latino Film Festival Elgin Opens with Family-friendly Film
March 14, 2019	John Jelinek Begins Service at the Diocese Rite of Election Welcomes Adults at Two Gatherings March 9 Marmion Inducts Members into Athletic Hall of Fame
March 7, 2019	Collection Helps Around the World Landmarking Moves Forward Despite Opposition Healing and Forgiveness Are a Process After Abortion Bishop Asks for Help Fighting Abortion Plans Underway for Diocesan Trip to Springfield Abortion Laws Vary Across United States Cathedral Parish to Host ‘What God Tells Me’ March 16
February 28, 2019	Dogs Help Holy Angels Students Deacons Learn about Domestic Violence Catholics Big Part of 50th Batavia Brotherhood Banquet Geneva Parish to Host Cross and Light for Lent
February 21, 2019	Aurora, Diocese Respond to Tragedy in Prayer Old Chancery Status Decision Feb. 28 Two Communities United in One Faith Paintings of Note Depict Dramatic Gospel Messages Deacon David Wilbricht Dies, Funeral on Feb. 16 in Hanover Illinois Legislators Propose New Abortion Laws Prayers, Action Sought On Born-Alive Act
February 14, 2019	Johnsburg School Marks 175th Year Event Awards Religious Scout Badges
February 7, 2019	Deanery Celebrates Catholic Schools Snow Days Just Aren’t What They Used to Be Illinois Bishops Urge State Legislators To Vote No on Recreational Marijuana Pope Imposes Penalties on Diocesan Priest Singers sought for Rite of Election March 9 Vocations Office plans March 8-12 ‘Nun Run’
January 31, 2019	Rockford Deanery Honors 16 Women Crystal Lake Parish Hosts Salesian Installation Elgin Knights Gearing Up for 21st Chili for Charity Event Life Supporters Learn About Miracles Marmion Seeks Middle School Artists for Show
January 24, 2019	Diocesan Groups March in D.C. Observer Salute to Catholic Schools More than 30,000 Apply for Scholarships Annual Ecumenical Breakfast Celebrates Life
January 10, 2019	Collection Aids Work in U.S. and Diocese Rockford City Hall Delays Old Chancery Demolition Bishop Visits Jail on Christmas Day Official Appointments John McGrath Retires after 50 Years with Diocese Father Louis Tosto Retires Priests, Seminarians Face Off on the Court