Tag: Apostles

Pastor’s Letter: May 19, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: May 19, 2024

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Dear friend, Two years ago, Bishop Lou hired Catholic Leadership Inc. to guide him in an effort to revitalize the Church in Peoria. The Bishop named the new strategic plan “Growing Disciples.” The Growing Disciples campaign is largely based on the Five Foundations for the first five years of Bishop Lou’s service as Bishop to the Peoria Diocese. The Five...

Pastor’s Letter: May 5, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: May 5, 2024

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Dear friends, This Sunday’s first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, gets at one of the fundamental truths about Christian Revelation. St. Peter was approached by Cornelius who proceeds to bow before St. Peter because of the great works done through Peter’s hands. Peter rejects this reverence ordered toward him, as he identifies himself as a human being like...

Pastor’s Letter: April 14, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: April 14, 2024

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Dear friend, This Tuesday Bishop Lou will come to St. Philomena to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th grade students. This is always one of the true blessings of the year. I am always thrilled for the kids to experience the presence of the Bishop and receive the fullness of the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Years of...