ROCKFORD—This year, the Poor Clare Colettines invite you to make a pilgrimage to their monastery at 2111 South Main Street, here, to receive God’s peace, forgiveness, and even a special Jubilee indulgence. The pilgrimage and indulgence are part of the Church’s memorial for the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. St. […]

SYCAMORE—A second TOC community began as a Carmelite discussion group in 2009 at St. Mary Parish, here. The Living Bread TOC Community was a study group for a couple of years, then after its first formation year, it was received by the O.Carm. order on April 20, 2012. Temporary profession of its founding members was on […]

Diocesan Lay Vocations: The Third Order Carmelites of the Ancient Observance Third Order Carmelites (TOC) Website: http://laycarmelitespcm.org Contact: Mai Wilson [email protected] (469) 500-6402 By Amanda Hudson, News Editor CRYSTAL LAKE—Mai Wilson, Sandy Campbell and Steve Sell are three members of the 20-member St. Joseph Lay Carmelite Community that meets monthly at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in […]

ROCKFORD—In the empty lobby of the Diocesan Administration Center at the end of the day on July 8, Msgr. Glenn Nelson recited the Declaration of Independence to an online audience that grew over time to 1,600 views. Not one word was spoken. The reading was done uniquely in silence, all recited in American Sign Language […]

PEORIA—This year, as the United States celebrates its 250 years, a USAToday.com America 250 documentary series spotlights OSF HealthCare — the only health care system in the country to be featured. The America 250 series highlights organizations that reflect how innovation, purpose and resilience have shaped the nation. Founded in 1877 by the Sisters of […]