Bishop Lou's Crew at NCYC.
Nearly a hundred teens together with our beloved Bishop Louis Tylka, the Mission Crew from the Diocese of Peoria and Volunteers traveled to Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference held at Lucas Oil Stadium, November 21 – 23. Below is a recap of their days spent at the conference. NCYC Day 1 Recap! Our […]
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Monsignor Doug Hennessy, 87, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington. The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria celebrated the Mass. Visitation was from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17–21, 2025 PEORIA, IL — As part of the ongoing celebration of the Diocese of Peoria’s 150th Anniversary, the diocese is launching a new prayer series on the Hallow app featuring Bishop Louis Tylka. The series, Five Foundations, invites the faithful to pray, reflect, and renew their commitment to the Church’s […]
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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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