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Fr. Brokaw as described by his family: a caring leader who loves people, the Lord

By: Tom Dermody - June 2, 2017 - News Article Brenda Brokaw, Family, Father Lee Brokaw, parents, Patrick Brokaw, Raritan

Father Brokaw offers a prayer of blessing for his parents, Patrick and Brenda Brokaw of St. Patrick Parish, Raritan, during a reception at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria following the ordination Mass on May 27. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

What kind of a priest can St. Matthew Parish in Champaign expect when newly ordained Father Lee Brokaw arrives in a few days as parochial vicar? Here are a few of the words that those who know him best — his parents and three sisters — used to describe him: Dedicated. Conscientious. Caring. Self-giving. A […]

Parents say parishioners should expect a smiling, prayerful ‘Padre Pica’

By: Tom Dermody - May 31, 2016 - News Article Diocese of Peoria, Father Michael Pica, ordination, parents

Father Pica blesses his parents, Jane and Jerry Pica of Champaign, at the reception following the ordination Mass. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

Members of St. Patrick Church of Merna Parish in Bloomington and St. Mary, Downs, should expect a smiling, prayerful priest when newly ordained Father Michael Pica joins their faith communities as parochial vicar on June 8. That’s according to the two people who know Father Pica best – his parents, Jerry and Jane Pica (pronounced […]

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Fr. Brokaw as described by his family: a caring leader who loves people, the Lord

Parents say parishioners should expect a smiling, prayerful ‘Padre Pica’