Bishop Tylka: Cause of Fulton Sheen Moving Toward Beatification
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“The Holy See has informed me that the Cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to Beatification. The next step in the process is the celebration of the Beatification, in which Fulton Sheen would be declared Blessed. In the Catholic Church, beatification is the first major step to sainthood, granting a deceased person the...
Pastor’s Letter: March 1, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Lenten Blessings to you all this day! How is your Lent so far? Has it been fruitful? One of my favorite parts of Lent each year are the fish fries—ours last Friday at the school was especially great! I have to be honest, I have always really liked fish and never found it very penitential! ...
Pastor’s Letter: February 15, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessed weekend to everyone! I hope the milder weather has been a good break for everyone. Several people have asked about my continuing education week—it really was great and refreshing! We focused on the priest as spiritual father and different kinds of prayer, among several other great sessions. Hopefully we will be able to share...
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