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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...

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...

Pastor’s Letter: June 18, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: June 18, 2023

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Dear friend, Fr. Daniel Dionesotes officially began his assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Philomena on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. It is a great joy for our parish to welcome a new priest as he begins his priestly ministry. Wednesday also marked 17 years since I started my assignment at St. Philomena. It’s hard to believe how fast time goes....

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