Friday, 03-Jul-2009 19:25:00 PDT
All eyes are on the symbol for recycling
While no standard recycling program is in place in Illinois, communities are required by the State of Illinois to recycle 25 percent of their waste per year, said Mike Mitchell, executive director of the Illinois Recycling Association, a consortium of nearly 20 Illinois recycling organizations and businesses across the state that conduct and advocate recycling measures.
While no standard recycling program is in place in Illinois, communities are required by the State of Illinois to recycle 25 percent of their waste per year, said Mike Mitchell, executive director of the Illinois Recycling Association, a consortium of nearly 20 Illinois recycling organizations and businesses across the state that conduct and advocate recycling measures.
Agriculture systems need fresh approach
Mike Johanns, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary, spoke in mid-July in Dakar, Senegal, before the 4th African Growth Opportunity Act Forum, to discuss competitive commodity prices on a global scale; meanwhile, Midwest farm families are seeking resolution to issues that impact the livelihoods of rural Americans.
Mike Johanns, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary, spoke in mid-July in Dakar, Senegal, before the 4th African Growth Opportunity Act Forum, to discuss competitive commodity prices on a global scale; meanwhile, Midwest farm families are seeking resolution to issues that impact the livelihoods of rural Americans.
African refugee asks for ticket to future
Christmas spirit filled the streets of Joliet Nov. 23 as the city celebrated its 10th Annual Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade, sponsored by the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Children heard classic Christmas stories at the Joliet Public Library, shared brunch with Santa at the Renaissance Center and watched the parade along Chicago Street, among other activities.
Christmas spirit filled the streets of Joliet Nov. 23 as the city celebrated its 10th Annual Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade, sponsored by the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Children heard classic Christmas stories at the Joliet Public Library, shared brunch with Santa at the Renaissance Center and watched the parade along Chicago Street, among other activities.
Advocates for the mentally ill step out
Clearly eager to begin the seventh annual Make a Difference Day walk to raise community awareness about mental illnesses, more than 30 participants gathered Oct. 29 amid the sprawling forest of Small Memorial Park in west Kankakee.
Clearly eager to begin the seventh annual Make a Difference Day walk to raise community awareness about mental illnesses, more than 30 participants gathered Oct. 29 amid the sprawling forest of Small Memorial Park in west Kankakee.
Advocates for labor see a ray of hope
Before the Illinois legislature wrapped up the veto session prior to heading home for the holidays, senators and representatives passed legislation that increases the state’s minimum wage.
Before the Illinois legislature wrapped up the veto session prior to heading home for the holidays, senators and representatives passed legislation that increases the state’s minimum wage.
Advocates call for help to aid seniors, others
Students and faculty members of Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale, Pa., recently answered the call to help seniors, collecting more than 400 cell phones.
Students and faculty members of Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale, Pa., recently answered the call to help seniors, collecting more than 400 cell phones.
Advocates brave cold to affirm life
A group of 45 pro-life advocates gathered March 4 to hold a protest and prayer vigil on LaGrange Road at 144th Street in Orland Park.
A group of 45 pro-life advocates gathered March 4 to hold a protest and prayer vigil on LaGrange Road at 144th Street in Orland Park.
Advocacy group plants seeds of hope for the homeless
Surrounded by hundreds of acres of commodity corn and soybean crops, a 10-acre plot for vegetable gardening hangs tough enough to plant the seeds that one group of homeless people from Chicago might grow the roots of self-sustenance.
Surrounded by hundreds of acres of commodity corn and soybean crops, a 10-acre plot for vegetable gardening hangs tough enough to plant the seeds that one group of homeless people from Chicago might grow the roots of self-sustenance.
Advent novena celebrates Filipino tradition
In the Philippines, the nine-day Advent novena called Simbang Gabi, meaning night worship, is linked to the mass conversion of the islands’ inhabitants to Catholicism during the 17th century. Today, the 350-year-old tradition is practiced primarily by flocks of ethnic Filipinos and joined more recently by faithful from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
In the Philippines, the nine-day Advent novena called Simbang Gabi, meaning night worship, is linked to the mass conversion of the islands’ inhabitants to Catholicism during the 17th century. Today, the 350-year-old tradition is practiced primarily by flocks of ethnic Filipinos and joined more recently by faithful from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Adoration blessings require some sacrifice
Some sacrifices have to be made so eucharistic adoration can bring blessings to a parish, stressed Father Michael Lane, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Joliet. Addressing the congregation Jan. 13 at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naperville, he invited others to give up their time to spend one hour in the presence of the Lord through eucharistic adoration. He said, “The little sacrifice we make in one hour a week is paid back over and over again.”
Some sacrifices have to be made so eucharistic adoration can bring blessings to a parish, stressed Father Michael Lane, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Joliet. Addressing the congregation Jan. 13 at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naperville, he invited others to give up their time to spend one hour in the presence of the Lord through eucharistic adoration. He said, “The little sacrifice we make in one hour a week is paid back over and over again.”
On Nov. 25, as the Thanksgiving weekend drew to a close, the Stenzinger family’s afternoon task was to decorate their home for the upcoming Christmas season. The artificial Christmas tree was set up with half of the lights draped around it when the clan took a break to talk with Your Diocese.
Activists promote brotherly love during Christmas season
Accomplished child rights advocates, leadership specialists, authors and public speakers, the Kielburger brothers, Craig and Marc, agreed that they practice their Catholic faith through service to others. Their “me to we” philosophy helps people achieve happiness through making positive contributions rather than acquiring material items.
Accomplished child rights advocates, leadership specialists, authors and public speakers, the Kielburger brothers, Craig and Marc, agreed that they practice their Catholic faith through service to others. Their “me to we” philosophy helps people achieve happiness through making positive contributions rather than acquiring material items.
Action speaks loudly with the written word
The eradication of global hunger is unquestionably within reach, asserted the Rev. Mariah Priggen, regional organizer of Bread for the World, Chicago, the Midwest branch of the non-partisan association comprised of 54,000 people of faith across the United States bent on eliminating domestic and worldwide poverty.
The eradication of global hunger is unquestionably within reach, asserted the Rev. Mariah Priggen, regional organizer of Bread for the World, Chicago, the Midwest branch of the non-partisan association comprised of 54,000 people of faith across the United States bent on eliminating domestic and worldwide poverty.
Action responses to immigration event
After learning about the Catholic Church’s position on immigration Jan. 26 at an event in Kankakee, representatives from parishes across the Diocese of Joliet publicly shared preliminary plans for welcoming immigrants into parish life and ideas for advocating on their behalf.
After learning about the Catholic Church’s position on immigration Jan. 26 at an event in Kankakee, representatives from parishes across the Diocese of Joliet publicly shared preliminary plans for welcoming immigrants into parish life and ideas for advocating on their behalf.
Abortion’s victimization of women nets symbolic display
For Cathy and Paul Esposito of Visitation Parish in Elmhurst, respecting life is more than a 14-day project designed to commemorate Respect Life Month in October. It’s a four-season plan of action dedicated to safeguarding the lives of vulnerable young girls and women.
For Cathy and Paul Esposito of Visitation Parish in Elmhurst, respecting life is more than a 14-day project designed to commemorate Respect Life Month in October. It’s a four-season plan of action dedicated to safeguarding the lives of vulnerable young girls and women.
Carmelite padre is added to Hall of Pride
Carmelite Father Raymond Corkery, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Joliet, was ordained into the priesthood 48 years ago. Yet, he has rarely heard the phrase “Father Raymond Corkery” from his congregants, instead the one-time Iowa farm boy most often responds to “Padre Ramon Corkery.” The 76-year-old clergyman has spent almost five decades ministering to Hispanic communities in the United States and South America.
Carmelite Father Raymond Corkery, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Joliet, was ordained into the priesthood 48 years ago. Yet, he has rarely heard the phrase “Father Raymond Corkery” from his congregants, instead the one-time Iowa farm boy most often responds to “Padre Ramon Corkery.” The 76-year-old clergyman has spent almost five decades ministering to Hispanic communities in the United States and South America.
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