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Michael Miller

Peoria, IL

Michael Miller is a veteran Peoria-area journalist.

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

PEORIA – Father William Miller was celebrating Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church shortly after noon on Thursday when a server handed him a folded slip of paper. It had the name of the new pope, Leo XIV, on it, enabling Miller to pray for the just-announced pontiff in the eucharistic

Several people dressed in casual clothing kneel, stand, and sit with heads bowed.

Pouring prayer on Peoria

The local National Day of Prayer service was held inside due to the threat of rain, but prayer leaders prayed for the Holy Spirit to be poured out.

🙏🏽 Prayer suggestions for week of April 30, 2025

🙏🏽 Prayer suggestions for week of April 30, 2025

Here are your Amen Peoria Midweek Prayer Needs. Please keep these in your family and church's prayer time this week and share them with friends on social media. * Two Peoria first-responders were reportedly injured during a house fire in Peoria in the early morning hours today. Please pray

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Q&A: Peoria City Councilman Denis Cyr 'keeps on serving'

Peoria businessman Denis Cyr was recently re-elected to a third term on the Peoria City Council, representing the city’s Fifth District. The former professional hockey player, who spent some time on the Peoria Rivermen and in the NHL, spoke with Amen Peoria about how his faith helps him serve

"Arise 309" event header with a Central Illinois skyline and bridge at sunset.

Peoria, Pekin National Day of Prayer events set for May 1

PEORIA—Christians from across the Tri-County area are being encouraged to unite at local 2025 National Day of Prayer gatherings on May 1. The national theme will be “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled” based on Romans 15:13. The event has been held annually since

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

May your Easter be blessed as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Men with beards sit at a table set up to look like the Last Supper.

'Living Last Supper' brings commitment to Christ to life at RockChurch performances