Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us hasten to pursue paths of peace and fraternity. Let us rejoice at the concrete signs of hope that reach us from so many countries.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
\u2014Pope Francis, \u201cUrbi et Orbi\u201d Message, April 9, 2023. <\/i><\/p>\n
Throughout centuries of history, Catholics have supported the Church\u2019s mission of evangelization and charity by giving to the annual Peter\u2019s Pence Collection. This collection, which began as a way for Catholics around the world to express their unity with the Pope, continues to the present day.<\/p>\n
This tangible expression of unity with Pope Leo XIV has a dual purpose set by the Holy See: (1) To support the Holy Father\u2019s mission<\/b>, which extends throughout the entire world, from the proclamation of the Gospel to the promotion of integral human development, education, peace, and brotherhood among peoples; and (2) To support the numerous charitable works <\/b>in aid of people and families in difficulty, populations afflicted by natural disasters and wars, or who are in need of humanitarian assistance or support for development.<\/p>\n
Please prayerfully consider supporting this year\u2019s collection as an act of mercy and charity. Join our brothers and sisters in faith from around the globe to help Pope Leo XIV carry out his ministry to the Universal Church and reach out to the most marginalized in our world.<\/p>\n
Thank you and may God bless you abundantly.<\/p>\n
Peace and Prayers,<\/p>\n
+Most Reverend Louis Tylka<\/p>\n
Bishop of Peoria<\/p>\n
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This collection will be taken on June 28-29, 2025. If you are paying by check, please make it payable to St. Philomena. Electronic givers can give online using Second Collection as the fund, and Peter\u2019s Pence as the subfund. <\/i><\/p>\n
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