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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As part of the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Diocese of Peoria is turning to creation itself as a living sign of faith, growth, and hope for the future. As part of the two-year jubilee, parishes, schools, ministries and families throughout the diocese have been invited to participate in a special tree-planting initiative designed […]
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As part of the ongoing celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Peoria, the diocese will host its very first Foundation Gala on Friday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center. The Gala promises to be a festive evening of food, music, laughter, and community, bringing together Catholics from across […]
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The Diocese of Peoria is inviting the faithful to join in a special nine-day novena, The Love of the Priesthood, available on the Hallow app. This unique collaboration brings together the timeless wisdom of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and the leadership of Bishop Louis Tylka, offering Catholics a powerful opportunity to pray for priests, […]
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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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On Thursday, June 12, a Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by Bishop Louis Tylka honoring all Jubilarians in 2025. Each year it is held at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception recognizing the priests who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Father Stephen Engelbrecht, celebrating his Silver Jubilee (25 years of priestly service), was […]
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In a joyful celebration of faith and vocation, the Diocese of Peoria welcomed three new priests through the Sacrament of Holy Orders to the sacred ministry of the priesthood. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Bishop Louis Tylka ordained Fathers Ben Schoonmaker, Francis Strong, and Jack Watt in a beautiful Mass filled with reverence, gratitude, and […]
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