Dear St. Philomena Parish Family,
Peace and blessings to you this day! As I get ready to begin my third year as pastor here with you, I am filled with joy and gratitude. I do think these past two years have gone by quickly! As a priest, I know that means that time has been full of sacraments and blessings shared together. This weekend we wish Fr. Albert well and offer prayers for him as he moves to St. Mary’s in Bloomington for his next assignment. As I think many know, Fr. Albert isn’t a fan of large gatherings where he is the center of attention—so I told him my gift to him would be that I’m not making him have a farewell reception! I appreciate very much Fr. Albert’s time with us and am thankful for his service. Many have shared with me how they appreciated Fr. Albert’s meaningful homilies and great spiritual advice in the confessional. Thank you all for your generosity in supporting Fr. Albert’s home area for our parish mission this year. Please continue to pray for Fr. Albert during this time of transition and for the good people there in Bloomington where he will be serving.
As I look back on the past two years, one of my favorite memories was the first wedding I had here for Jake and Mackenzie Payton. It is always awkward to switch over wedding prep couples during priest moves and I was so impressed and edified by how gracious they were when I let them know I would be with them for the rest of their preparations and their wedding. I have enjoyed checking in with them a couple of times over these last two years and continue to pray for them and wish them well. Would you believe, as of today, during 2026 we have 35 couples we have been/are working with for their marriage preparations! Not all of the weddings..
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Peace and blessings to you this day! As I get ready to begin my third year as pastor here with you, I am filled with joy and gratitude. I do... Read More
Please see the letter below from Bishop Lou about the Peter's Pence special collection that will be taken up June 27-28 “Together, as one people, as brothers and sisters, let us walk towards God and... Read More
Join Fr. Blake Miller for family movie nights this summer. All St. Philomena Parish families are welcome and invited. Movies will be shown in the parish center basement. June 13, 6 p.m. - Paddington (PG)... Read More
Fr. Luke Spannagel is happy to arrange charter bus transportation for St. Philomena Parish families to the Archbishop Sheen beatification on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in St. Louis. Cost per seat is $75 and includes... Read More
Home for the summer and looking for a spiritual lift? Join Marin Ruskusky and Brigid Dooley for a summer Bible study designed for young women in college. The group will meet for eight weeks in... Read More
St. Philomena Parish is a Catholic Church with a parochial elementary grade school in an established family neighborhood in the heart of Peoria, IL.
Our mission is to proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ through worship, sacraments, education and community life. Each parishioner is invited to understand, embrace, and communicate the truth of Catholic Christianity to our culture.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
