By Gary Kopycinski The Roamin’ Catholic Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Pastor Chris Wogaman began his tenure at Trinity Lutheran Church in February. At 42-years-old, the spirited, openly gay pastor is intent on getting to know Park Forest, even as his relationship continues to grow with members of his congregation. Raised Methodist,[Read More…]
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10,000th Same-sex Couple Issued Marriage License in Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It happened at the end of August, but we would be remiss if we did not mention the 10,000th same-sex couple issued a marriage license in Cook County. When Tony Aranda and Terry Beauchamp found themselves making conversation with each other at a restaurant 18 years ago as[Read More…]
Rich South Principal McGrone To Address PF People of Faith
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Principal Michael McGrone of Rich South High School will address the monthly faith and prayer meeting of “Park Forest Peace Talks,” on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. The gathering meets at St. Ireneaus Church, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. The Peace Talks series is an ecumenical and interfaith[Read More…]
Are You Ready To Rummage? St. Irenaeus Has It All This Weekend
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you ready to rummage, Park Forest? St. Irenaeus has it all, including a kitchen sink, by my estimation. The St. Irenaeus Rummage Sale is slated for this Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. For an added sweet[Read More…]
Vince Krydynski: First Lay President of Marian Catholic High School
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Dominican Sisters of Springfield Illinois are pleased to announce that Mr. Vince Krydynski will become the first lay president of Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois. Since 2013 Mr. Krydynski has been the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Marian Catholic. He is a 1981 graduate[Read More…]
WATCH: Large Vigil Held For Officer Tim Jones’ Recovery; Police Officers Honored
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Perhaps one of the most moving events in years was held Monday evening in Park Forest. The community gathered en masse for a vigil service, praying for the recovery of critically wounded Officer Timothy Jones of the Park Forest Police Department. Police from surrounding agencies also attended. The[Read More…]
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