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Pastor’s Letter: October 22, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 22, 2023

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Dear friend, The Gospel this weekend has one of the more famous lines of Jesus, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” This passage invites us to have a proper perspective on the things of God and the things of the world. Of course God is the creator of the world, but things...

Pastor’s Letter: October 15, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 15, 2023

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Dear friend, We had a nice meeting on the Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan this past Monday. About 80 people attended to learn the reasons for the Pastoral Plan and the growth opportunities for Catholics in the Diocese of Peoria. St. Philomena Church is expected to work with the neighboring parishes in Peoria to offer Mass times that meet the needs...

Parochial Vicar Letter: June 25, 2023

Parochial Vicar Letter: June 25, 2023

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Dear St. Phil's Parishioner, You may remember me from last summer as the transitional deacon tagging along with Fr. Dave. But now, I have the privilege of returning as the new parochial vicar! In May, I finished my final year of seminary formation and on May 27, I was ordained a priest for this diocese (along with one of your...