Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan
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"Since coming to the “Heart of Illinois,” Bishop Louis Tylka has experienced firsthand the faith and good works of our priests, religious and laypeople, and he has listened to the people of the Diocese of Peoria. In response to what he has learned, Bishop Tylka has commissioned a pastoral planning process called Growing Disciples, with the goal of moving further...
Bishop Tylka: Cause of Fulton Sheen Moving Toward Beatification
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“The Holy See has informed me that the Cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to Beatification. The next step in the process is the celebration of the Beatification, in which Fulton Sheen would be declared Blessed. In the Catholic Church, beatification is the first major step to sainthood, granting a deceased person the...
Pastor’s Letter: March 15, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family A joy-filled 4th Sunday of Lent be with you all! As we will mention at our Masses, the Rose vestment this weekend carries a note of joy. According to the Order of Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours and Celebration of the Eucharist, “The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as Laetare Sunday,...
Pastor’s Letter: March 8, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings to you all! I pray that your Lenten journey continues to be fruitful! Several people have been asking how our Campaign for tuition assistance is going—truthfully, we have been receiving a steady stream of gifts and commitments. At the time I’m writing this, we are right about $1.9 Million in donations and pledges—we certainly...
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