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...
Pastor’s Letter: August 30, 2026
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Dear. St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings this day! As you are reading this, we are now well into the school year—another great year of growth and learning for our young people is now under way! This weekend throughout the Diocese we have ADA weekend—our Annual Diocesan Appeal. The theme for this year is” "You will be my Witnesses." As Bishop...
Pastor’s Letter: August 23, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings to everyone this weekend! I’ve had a few folks ask here and there about our landscaping around the church—it is a noticeable project! The Diocese has asked parishes to plant trees as part of the celebration of our 150th anniversary—a couple places we identified for new trees were on the south side of the...
Pastor’s Letter: August 16, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessed week to you all! Last week on August 11 we celebrated the Feast Day of our patroness, St. Philomena. Every time I think about her story, I am so edified by her strength and faithfulness to Christ—all at the age of 11 or 12 years old! Truly she is a great model for every...
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