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Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan

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...

Growing Disciples Announcement: St. Philomena

Growing Disciples Announcement: St. Philomena

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Dear friends, On May 18, 2024, Bishop Lou communicated his decisions from the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Over the last two years, he has studied our parishes to provide a structure of new parishes to serve our changing Church and demographics. Below is the letter that I read at the Pentecost Vigil Mass this evening. While there will not...

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Level 1B Training

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St. Philomena Parish is happy to once again host training for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious education program. This year's courses and dates are: Level 1-B: cost is $250, class meets July 31-August 5, 2024. Times will be July 31-August 3 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., August 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and August 5...