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ANNUAL RECOGNITIONS LUNCHEON AND CELEBRATION FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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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Priest Assignments 2025

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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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through Peoria Diocese May 19 – 21, 2025

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

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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Faithful Gather at Cathedral for Memorial Mass Honoring Pope Francis

In prayer for a beloved shepherd of the Church, the Diocese of Peoria gathered Monday evening at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception for a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis, who passed into eternal life one week ago. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Louis Tylka, who offered a homily rich in […]

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Sixth Graders Travel Miles to Attend Chrism Mass, Hear Bishop’s Message on the Power of Words

A determined group of sixth graders from St. Paul School in Macomb made a long journey this Holy Week to attend the Chrism Mass, one of the most sacred and symbolic liturgies of the Catholic calendar. Traveling from their small parish school more than 90 minutes away, the class had to split into two groups […]

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Altars of Repose across the Diocese

On Holy Thursday, April 17, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper will celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and Christ giving the Twelve Apostles and their successors the authority to be ministers of the Sacrament. At the conclusion of Mass, the priest will carry a ciborium containing the Blessed Sacrament to a side altar, which […]

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