Tag: Diocese

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

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Dear friend, Last weekend, I gave a brief update on the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Bishop Lou launched Growing Disciples last year to address some of the ongoing challenges that we face as a local church. Changing demographics in Illinois are a clear challenge for many organizations, including the Church. Not only do we have a declining population in...

Pastor’s Letter: September 24, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: September 24, 2023

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Dear friend, The Diocese of Peoria launched the Annual Diocesan Appeal for 2023.  The ADA video, titled “Ready to Bring the Love of Jesus,” was shown at all the Masses. The Diocesan Appeal seeks to fund the ordinary operation of the Diocese and programs particular to the Bishop. The ADA video articulated how the annual appeal funds the majority of...

Pastor’s Letter: September 17, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: September 17, 2023

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The September 17 bulletin is available online.  Dear friend, As Catholics, we call the Scripture “a living Word” because the truth of revelation speaks anew to us each time we encounter it. Whether spoken or read, the Bible offers us the truth of God that offers guidance on our journey to heaven. God, as a good father, desires to communicate...