In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Peoria, Bishop Louis Tylka has launched a special Pilgrimage Passport inviting the faithful to visit six churches across central Illinois. Pilgrims will receive a unique stamp at each site, have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence granted by the Holy Father at each site, and […]
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The Diocese of Peoria’s 150th Anniversary celebrations continued with the third of ten Regional Vicariate Masses, celebrated by Bishop Louis Tylka at Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee, Illinois. The liturgy brought together parishioners, clergy, and faithful from across the Kewanee Vicariate for a moving celebration of faith and history. In his homily, Bishop […]
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Rev. Paul J. Meismer, 82, of rural Granville, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The funeral Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, August 16th, at 11:00 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Spring Valley. The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, officiated. Burial immediately followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery […]
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