Dear St. Philomena Parish Family,
God’s peace and blessing be upon you all! So…how was the National Eucharistic Congress? If I was summarizing it in one word…I would say: Great! Each day since I have been back, multiple people have asked me to share about the Congress…as well as some related questions like: did I have duties there…or do I have any ongoing duties for the Eucharistic Revival? I had some duties…I helped with the morning shift of confessions each day. I did not serve as a speaker, although I was on standby if needed…thankfully everyone made it on time! When I was able, I attended a tract of talks given specifically for priests…and then joined the large group at the stadium for the evening session each day. I don’t have many more ongoing duties with the Revival…there will be a few days here and there when I am away (I’ll actually be gone a few days this coming week as well), but those commitments will become fewer and fewer as I settle in here with you all.
Far and away, my favorite experience of the National Eucharistic Congress was seeing so many familiar faces—honestly, everywhere I would go people were stopping to say hello. There were former students from college Newman Centers, people from previous parishes where I have served, as well as many people from mission stops I’ve had the last couple of years. I saw many priests whom I haven’t seen in years, including a seminary classmate that I had lost touch with. I ran into Bishop Lou every day there, along with many people from around our Diocese. I saw Sisters that I have known and worked with, and met many for the first time! Honestly, the whole experience reminded me of a true taste of Heaven. Pope St. Gregory the Great said, when speaking about our unity together in Christ, that in Heaven we will have a perfect..
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, God’s peace and blessing be upon you all! So…how was the National Eucharistic Congress? If I was summarizing it in one word…I would say: Great! Each day since I have... Read More
Dear St. Philomena Parishioners, Blessings and peace to you all this day! I am thankful to Fr. Daniel and Msgr. Jerry Ward for helping cover things while I’m away at the Eucharistic Congress—I’m hopeful to... Read More
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... Read More
"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... Read More
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... 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.
