Author to Speak at Byron Library

ROCKFORD—Abbie Reese, author of “Dedicated to God,” will be speaking on March 19, 6-7 p.m., at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St.
For more information, call Jeannine Hedges at 815/234-5107 or email her at JeannineH@byron.lib.il.us.

Author to Speak At Two Parishes

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ROCKFORD—Abbie Reese, author of Dedicated to God, will speak at St. Rita Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr., at 7 p.m., Jan. 29. She will talk about turning her unprecedented inside view of Rockford’s Poor Clare nuns into a full length documentary film.
There will be a free will offering and a collection of paper products and cleaning supplies for the Poor Clares.
She will also speak at St. Bernadette Parish, March 3. Watch for details in upcoming editions of The Observer.