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Evangelization is topic for first of five videos bringing ‘Growing Disciples’ to life

Bishop Louis Tylka and Father Adam Cesarek are seen talking about evangelization in a new video for the "Growing Disciples" process. The conversation was filmed at Sacré-Coeur Retreat Center in Magnolia by Sam Mangieri of Fiat Films. (Provided photo/Sam Mangieri)

Evangelization isn’t as scary and difficult as people imagine and in a new video, Bishop Louis Tylka and Father Adam Cesarek talk about the beauty and simplicity of sharing what Jesus has done for us. Part of the “Growing Disciples” pastoral planning process, the video is designed to explore one of the five foundations on […]

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Diocesan Ultreya brings Cursillistas together for the first time in four years

Bishop Louis Tylka smiles as he receives a gift basket from the Cursillo en Espanol community from Evelio Aguilarat the Diocesan Ultreya on Nov. 5. Included were a flower and Mexican snacks and soft drinks.. Looking on are Deacon Gabriel Guerrero (left) and Deacon Rick Miller. (Provided photo/Greg Taylor)

After four years of being separated due to the pandemic, the Cursillo community reconnected in a big way on Nov. 5 with a Diocesan Ultreya at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. Joining them for the first time was Bishop Louis Tylka, who celebrated the Mass. The celebration was hosted by Peoria Cursillo and drew members […]

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20 permanent deacons will be ordained Dec. 3, bringing total to 134 in diocese

Shown here are the 20 permanent deacon candidates of Class XI and their wives, who were involved in their formation over the last six years. The candidates will be ordained by Bishop Louis Tylka on Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria. (Graphic by Sonia Nelson)

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the permanent diaconate of the Diocese of Peoria will grow to 134 when Bishop Louis Tylka ordains 20 men at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. The Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow at the nearby Spalding Pastoral Center. The celebration is expected to fill the cathedral, so […]

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Christ the King rules all of creation with power and love in ‘covenant fidelity’

Shawn Reeves

Living the Word l Shawn Reeves Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe l Nov. 20 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Self-preservation is one of the most powerful forces of human nature. When we (or those we love) are threatened, we find ourselves doing things we otherwise would not […]

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Teens grateful for diocese’s Abide in Me retreat, chance to get closer to Jesus

Following a talk, Abide in Me retreatants are led on a "trust walk" around the parish grounds and into St. Mary of Lourdes Church in Germantown Hills by Karen Hertzner, one of the presenters who also served as masters of ceremonies for the weekend. (Provided photo/Katie Bogner)

GERMANTOWN HILLS — Lindsey Britton encountered God’s love in a personal way at the Abide in Me diocese-wide youth retreat Nov. 5-6 hosted by St. Mary of Lourdes Parish here. But the freshman at Alleman High School in Rock Island got an unexpected bonus. “I met God, but also met myself and who God wants […]

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Rebuilding music programs around diocese starts Sunday at cathedral

With organist Jon Kroepel accompanying, Andrew Earnest encourages the young members of the St. Jude Choir in Peoria to give a little more expression to the music they're singing for Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral on Nov. 13. Rebuilding music programs at St. Mary's Cathedral and throughout the Diocese of Peoria is a goal in the new year, according to Kroepel, director of sacred music in the Office of Divine Worship. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Music isn’t just nice to have at Mass. It helps people to engage in the celebration and Jon Kroepel, director of sacred music in the diocesan Office of Divine Worship, said it’s time to focus on that again not just at the mother church of the Diocese of Peoria but throughout central Illinois. He took […]

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New book from local author can help start adoption discussion with children

Lindsey and Kevin Spangler are pictured moments after being handed their 3-day-old, newly adopted daughter Naomi Louise outside a medical center in Mississippi on April 9, 2020. Lindsey is author of a new book, "We Were Always Meant to Be." (Provided photo)

“We Were Always Meant to Be,” a new children’s book by Lindsey Spangler, was written and created for a readership of one — the Spanglers’ adopted daughter, Naomi Louise, now age 2 years and 7 months. “I wanted a book for when she gets a little bit older to get the conversation started on adoption,” […]

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Bishop: Revival ‘an important moment’ for us to refocus on gift of the Eucharist

Father Luke Spannagel answers questions from parish representatives of the Galesburg Vicariate at an encounter in preparation for how the diocese will celebrate the National Eucharistic Revival. They are (from left) Alicia Ward of Immaculate Conception, Monmouth; Jennifer and Galen Baxter of St. Patrick, Raritan; Nancy Wong of Corpus Christi, Galesburg; and Christopher Admire of St. Patrick, Galesburg. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Parish representatives for the diocesan observance of the National Eucharistic Revival heard words of gratitude and encouragement from Bishop Louis Tylka when they met for the first time on Oct. 29. “I thank you for your willingness to serve your parishes as representatives in this effort,” the bishop said in his homily at the opening […]

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