Category: Pastor’s Weekly Letter

Pastor’s Letter: June 2, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: June 2, 2024

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Dear friends, Over spring break, we began removing the asbestos tile from our gym stage. During the summer, we plan to renovate the gym. This renovation will include the removal of the current gym floor, the asbestos tile underneath the floor, the removal of the bleachers and gym lights. To date, the floor and bleachers have been removed. The gym...

Pastor’s Letter: May 19, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: May 19, 2024

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Dear friend, Two years ago, Bishop Lou hired Catholic Leadership Inc. to guide him in an effort to revitalize the Church in Peoria. The Bishop named the new strategic plan “Growing Disciples.” The Growing Disciples campaign is largely based on the Five Foundations for the first five years of Bishop Lou’s service as Bishop to the Peoria Diocese. The Five...

Pastor’s Letter: May 12, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: May 12, 2024

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Dear friend,  Happy Birthday to Fr. Daniel on Sunday, May 12. He is still the youngest priest in the Diocese! Many great years of service to come from him, after an excellent first year in the priesthood at St. Philomena. This Sunday we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven. Traditionally based on the number of days (40), the...