Church
State report details Catholic sex abuse
A total of seven Catholic priests who had served in this area were listed in a 700-page report released last week by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office disclosing sex…
Read MoreNew priest ‘at home’ in Columbia
With longtime priest Fr. Carl Scherrer stepping away this past summer, his position has since been filled by another priest who has found a place for himself at Immaculate Conception…
Read MoreTroup retires from Immanuel Lutheran
The associate pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo is stepping away from the position following 26 years of service. Rev. Dr. Tony Troup first joined Immanuel as sole pastor…
Read MoreFather Carl saying goodbye
Pastors Carl Scherrer and Nick Fleming will both soon be stepping away from Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia, signaling a changing of the guard for the Catholic parish. Scherrer leaving…
Read MoreHope Christian pastor leaving
Pastor Darrell Jones started Hope Christian Church in 1993, and after 30 years of growth, community outreach and venue changes, he’s finally stepping away. Hope’s story begins in Chicago, where…
Read MoreColumbia church gets a new look
Previously, 600 Columbia Center Drive was home to Faith Columbia. Now, the large brown building facing Route 3 is starting its beginnings as The Way Church. While the building that…
Read MoreCatholic listening session a success
On March 20, participants from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, St. Augustine in Hecker, St. Mary’s in Valmeyer and St. Patrick’s in Tipton participated in the worldwide…
Read MoreMonroe County Christian School growing
Since Monroe County Christian School first opened its doors four years ago, its student body has quadrupled in size. Leaders attribute this growth to the school’s unique approaches. As board…
Read MoreSs. Peter & Paul rectory restoration underway
Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, the priests at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo will soon have a private chapel and an updated living space. When…
Read MoreSinging Cowboy survives scare
As co-founder of the Randolph County Cowboy Church, Terry Roberson is no stranger to sharing his faith. Yet, a recent COVID scare inspired him to write a program unlike any…
Read MoreImmaculate Conception turns 175
Over its 175 years, many local Catholics have called Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia home. As the parish celebrates its demisemiseptcentennial, it is reflecting on all it has accomplished during…
Read MoreGrammy winning singer coming to Waterloo
Nationally renowned, Grammy winning artist David Phelps has graced well-known venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Now, he is making his way to Waterloo in early…
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