The Diocese of Peoria broke ground Sunday, Oct. 19 on The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Experience, a new facility honoring the life and legacy of hometown hero Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. The event marks the beginning of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation’s and Diocese of Peoria’s plan to transform the former Spalding Institute — […]
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The Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Peoria and the FIRE Foundation of Central IL launched the Inclusive Education Conference on Friday, October 3rd, at the Spalding Retreat Center in Peoria. The conference, “FIRE’d Up for Inclusive Education: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Catholic Schools,” welcomed over100 teachers and administrators from all 41 […]
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Fr. David F. Roche, 92, of Pontiac, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington. He was born November 30, 1932, in Peoria to William J. and Jessie Rasey Roche. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Father David was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1958. Over […]
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