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August 22, 2010 Issue

After a Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral on the centenary of Blessed Mother Teresa's birth, Sister Jesusla accepts a floral "cake" from Anna and Michelle Neptune of St. Patrick's Parish, Colona. -- Photo by Tom Dermody

Diocese receives gift of relic on Mother Teresa's 100th birthday

By Tom Dermody

Editor's note: More photos from Thursday's Mass can be seen by clicking on the Post Photos logo at left or by visiting The Catholic Post's Facebook page.

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As Catholics around the world celebrated the 100th birthday of Blessed Mother Teresa on Aug. 26, the Diocese of Peoria received a priceless gift from the religious community the late nun founded.

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