Category: Announcements

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Updated: May 18; Pope Francis Appoints the Reverend Louis Tylka as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria

Posted by chadmin

(Update: May 18, 2020) The Diocese of Peoria joyfully announces that the ordination of Coadjutor Bishop-Elect Louis Tylka will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria. Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, will be the principal consecrator. Bishop Daniel Jenky will serve as co-consecrator. To read the full release,...

March 14, 2020: Church open for confessions at 3pm

March 14, 2020: Church open for confessions at 3pm

Posted by chadmin

Dear friend, As per Bishop Jenky on March 13, 2020, all Masses in the Diocese of Peoria are suspended for the time being. Here at St. Philomena, the church will be open for confession at our usual 3pm time today, (Saturday, March 14, 2020). However, there will not be Mass at 4:30pm. Future communication will be coming regarding hours that...

Suspension of Mass, Effective March 14, 2020

Suspension of Mass, Effective March 14, 2020

Posted by chadmin

Dear friends Bishop Jenky sent a communication today to the people of the Diocese of Peoria (click here). As of Saturday, March 14, 2020 with the Vigil Mass, the bishop has suspended all public Masses in the diocese. At St. Philomena this will include closing the Adoration Chapel. There will be Mass tonight at St. Philomena, Friday, March 13, 2020...