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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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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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 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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The Memorial Mass for Pope Francis was held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. with celebrant, Bishop Louis Tylka. Bishop’s homily appears below. One week ago, we awoke to the news that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, had been called home to God. This news seemed shocking as the day before, Easter Sunday, […]
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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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From Bishop Tylka: “I met Pope Francis on September 8, 2022 at the end of what is known as New Bishop’s Formation. On our last day together as bishops, we began by celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. After celebrating the Eucharist, we went to the crypt in order to venerate the relics of St. […]
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Words matter. The words we use to convey our thoughts and feelings matter. Several weeks ago, as it became evident that my dad’s life is drawing to a close, I received some sage advice from Msgr. Halfacre as I prepared to travel for a visit to my dad. He said, “Think about what you want […]
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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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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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