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April 25, 2024	Joy Featured In 2024 Diocesan Appeal Church Joined by Illinois Medical Society in Opposing Assisted Suicide Retiring After Almost a Quarter Century of Service, Memories KC’s Bread Run Boasts Impressive History of Helping the Hungry Couple Carries Home Message from Lahaina Fire Victims Pilgrimages Invite Participation of Others Along the Way Participate Along the Marian Route Boylan’s First Lacrosse Season Has Smashing Start Kids: Enter the Diocesan Appeal Coloring Contest
April 18, 2024	Catholic Magician Performs Sleight of Hand-ing on the Faith Magnificat Breakfast Tickets on Sale Kids: Enter the Diocesan Appeal Coloring Contest What's Up Deacon Richard F. Gerdeman Dies April 4 Former Marmion Teacher Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Battery
April 11, 2024	Knights Award Benefits Bishop Lane Retreat Center ‘Sweetest,’ ‘Kindest’ Man Laid to Rest Funeral Arrangements Pending For Deacon Richard Gerdeman Aurora Way of the Cross a Sign of Faith Annual Acies Celebration Renews Devotion to Mary What's Up Magnificat Prayer Breakfast May 11
April 4, 2024	Divine Mercy Sunday Taps into Universal Need for God’s Mercy Annual Mass Celebrates Priesthood, Consecrates Oils Bishop Offers Prayers for Victims, Celebrates Funeral Mas Be Reconciled Initiative Completes Its 10th Year What's Up
March 21, 2024	Easter Schedule at the DAC Lent What's Up Around the Diocese Father Donald Donahugh Dies March 9 at Age 88 Fulton and Albany Parishioners Create Three-Dimensional Art A First Altar to Honor St. Joseph Tools Blessed on the Feast Of St. Joseph, The Carpenter Retreats Serve, Inspire Diocese’s Religious Education Leaders The Week That Changed the World We Celebrate Christ’s Resurrection Every Sunday in the Eucharist
March 14, 2024	Oratory Completing Beautiful Renovations History of St. Mary Oratory in Rockford Annual Mass Gives Thanks We Live in Hope What’s UP “Miracle Hunter” Episodes Debut in March
March 7, 2024	Restoration Work Continues as Campaign To Fund It Begins at St. James, Rockford 30,000 Reasons To Smile in Lent Celebrations Honor St. Joseph Lent What’s Up What’s Up
February 29, 2024	Second Combined Collection Serves Internationally What’s Up Lent What’s Up
February 22, 2024	Catechumens and Candidates Gather for Rite of Election About 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life Campaign Begins with Encouragement A 30-Year American ‘Adventure’ Celebrated Lent Reflection -- 2nd Sunday of Lent Lent What's Up What's Up Parishes Respond Generously to Help the Holy Land
February 15, 2024	Academy Helps With a ‘Diaper Dash’ ‘Aurora Highlights’ Tour Explores Diocesan Churches Lent What’s Up What's Up Lent Reflection
February 8, 2024	Scouts Honored for Religious Achievements at Annual Mass Official Appointments Monsignor William Schwartz Dies at Age 80 Elgin Chili Dinner, Cook-Off Coming Up What’s UP Lent Regulations for Fast and Abstinence Lent What’s Up Giving Thanks with And for Prayer
February 1, 2024	National Eucharistic Congress to Have Special Events for Youth, Families Father Jonathan P. Bakkelund, S.T.L., Dies at Age 39 Pro-Life Prayers Needed In the Coming Months Making a Difference On and Off the Field What’s Up Lent what’s Up
January 25, 2024	Reports That Diocese Forbids Petitions Are False Beat the Winter Chill at Elgin’s Chili for Charity What's Up Catholic Schools Week 2024 -- January 28 to February 3 Honoring a Long-Time Teacher First Year of Junior High Home Economics Class Off to a Good Start Catholic Coders: STEM Programs Inspire Diocesan Students
January 18, 2024	Bishop Celebrates All School Mass At All Saints 40 Days for Life About a Month Away Eucharistic Congress Plans Coming Together Celebrate Nativity Tradition with Plenary Indulgence What's Up
January 11, 2024	National Appeal Weekend Jan. 13-14 New Director Hired for Bishop Lane Retreat Center Assuring a Catholic Future, Sisters Align with Peoria Diocese Knights of Columbus Honor Retired Priests What's Up Seminary Visit Set for Feb. 15-17 Foresters Aid Marian CCHS Scholarships Knights show community involvement