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Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

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Dear friend, Last weekend, I gave a brief update on the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Bishop Lou launched Growing Disciples last year to address some of the ongoing challenges that we face as a local church. Changing demographics in Illinois are a clear challenge for many organizations, including the Church. Not only do we have a declining population in...

Thank you from Father Patrick

Thank you from Father Patrick

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Dear St. Philomena Community, I am enjoying my first assignment as a priest at St. Mary's in Moline and Alleman High School. We had an eventful first week as we welcomed Bishop Lou for a Confirmation, celebrated baptisms and a quinceañera, and honored the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Mass, a Eucharistic Procession, a few hours of Confessions, and all-night Adoration...

Pastor’s Letter: September 24, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: September 24, 2023

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Dear friend, The Diocese of Peoria launched the Annual Diocesan Appeal for 2023.  The ADA video, titled “Ready to Bring the Love of Jesus,” was shown at all the Masses. The Diocesan Appeal seeks to fund the ordinary operation of the Diocese and programs particular to the Bishop. The ADA video articulated how the annual appeal funds the majority of...