All are Invited to Join the Church in Celebrating a Historic Moment PEORIA — On June 23, 2026, Catholics from across the Diocese of Peoria, the United States, and around the world will be able to reserve tickets for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and many of the events surrounding this […]
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All are Invited to Join the Church in Celebrating a Historic Moment PEORIA — Sometime the week of June 22, 2026, Catholics from across the Diocese of Peoria, the United States, and around the world will be able to reserve tickets for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and many of the […]
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PEORIA, Illinois — Sophia’s Kitchen is pleased to announce a new partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria. This exciting partnership will support Sophia’s Kitchen as they expand to meet the growing needs of the community while preserving the spiritual mission that has made it a beacon of hope in central Illinois. For […]
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Bishop Louis Tylka announced new clergy assignments for priests of the Diocese of Peoria this month. These appointments are effective July 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Priests take Senior Status These appointments are effective July 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Father William Keebler to senior status. Father Thomas Shaw […]
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From Bishop Louis Tylka, Diocese of Peoria With great joy and deep gratitude to God, I am pleased to announce the Mass for the Beatification of the Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2 pm Central time at The Dome at America’s Center in […]
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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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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 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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