During a Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, principals, pastors and chaplains heard words of thanks from Bishop Louis Tylka, who presided. The annual celebration recognizes retirements, anniversaries and distinguished awards and also include a luncheon at the Spalding Pastoral Center. During the luncheon, Dr. Jerry Sanderson, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, recognized principals and […]
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Priests take Senior Status All assignments are effective July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Father Joseph Hogan to senior status. Father Peter Pilon to senior status. 37 New pastors, administrators and parochial vicars All assignments are effective July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Father John Bazimenyera, from Parochial Vicar of Mary, Mother of God Parish, […]
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On Monday, May 19, Bishop Tylka will greet Bishop Hicks of the Joliet Diocese in St. Patrick Church (Seneca) at 2 p.m. Bishop Hicks will bring the Monstrance from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage which was handed off to the Joliet Diocese on May 18 from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis where it began. Bishop Tylka will […]
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STATEMENT REGARDING THE ELECTION OF THE NEW HOLY FATHER From Bishop Louis Tylka, Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria We welcome the news of the election of the new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, with hearts full of joy and hope. In this moment of great significance for the Church and the world, we were […]
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