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Thank you from Father Patrick

Thank you from Father Patrick

Posted by chadmin

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

Posted by chadmin

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...

Pastor’s Letter: August 6, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: August 6, 2023

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The August 6 bulletin is now online. Dear friend, One of the great gifts of our modern world is the advancement of technology. Technology and media advance communication and in many ways help people to connect. Unfortunately, there are negative uses of technology as well. Over the last several years, my identity has been spoofed to try and steal money...