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Pastor’s Letter, July 7, 2019

Pastor’s Letter, July 7, 2019

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Dear friends, Last week, the remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen were transferred from New York to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria. The Diocese of Peoria noted in a press release that Sheen’s remains returned to Peoria on June 27, 2019. This marked the end of a three year legal battle to honor the wishes of Joan Sheen...

Pastor’s Letter: July 14, 2019

Pastor’s Letter: July 14, 2019

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Dear friend, This week I will be gone for the annual Junior Clergy Retreat. I continue to serve as the Vicar for Junior Clergy in the Diocese. The Junior Clergy are the priests ordained ten years or less. This annual retreat offers time for prayer, relaxation and fellowship. The Diocese of Peoria is currently rebuilding the retreat center in Henry,...

Pastor’s letter: June 30, 2019

Pastor’s letter: June 30, 2019

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Dear friend, I hope everyone has a safe and fun Fourth of July. This week always feels like the halfway time of summer. In celebration of the day, we will have one Mass at 9am. The Parish Office will be closed on July 4 and 5.  If you have any office business this week, please take care of it by...