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Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan

Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan

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"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 Peoria. In response to what he has learned, Bishop Tylka has commissioned a pastoral planning process called Growing Disciples, with the goal of moving further...

Eucharistic Revival: Walk Through the Mass

Eucharistic Revival: Walk Through the Mass

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"Why is the Mass so important? Why do we stand, sit, and kneel at specific times during the Mass? Where did the prayers we say at Mass come from? When does Jesus actually become present in his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity? How do I pray better at Mass? These are just some of the many questions parishioners have asked me through the years....

Peter’s Pence Collection

Peter’s Pence Collection

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Below is a letter from Bishop Lou about the Peter's Pence collection to be taken up on June 29-30, 2024. If you wish to contribute by check, please make it payable to St. Philomena. To make an electronic contribution, click here and choose "Second Collection" as the fund. June 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Migrants and refugees from...