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Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., D.D.

Bishop of Peoria

The Bishop's Letters

Listed below are current and past letters to the Diocese from Bishop Jenky.

Current Letters

Festival Letter 2013

Previous Letters

Pastoral Letter

Festival Letter 2012

Festival Letter 2011

Festival Letter 2010

Festival Letter 2009

Festival Letter 2008

Festival Letter 2006

Festival Letter 2005

Festival Letter 2004

Festival Letter 2003