May 23, 2023: Statement on the release of the Illinois Attorney General Report

Statement from Bishop Louis Tylka: Growing Disciples and Catholic schools

A Statement from Bishop Louis Tylka regarding the Dobbs Decision

Bishop Louis Tylka Becomes the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria

Diocese of Peoria Offers Holy Hour of Prayer for People Caring for and Suffering with COVID-19

Diocese Statement on Cardinal McCarrick Report

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Ordination Date Announced for Coadjutor Bishop of Peoria

Click to access PR-5-18-2020-Ordination-Date-Announced-for-Coadjutor-Bishop-of-Peoria.pdf

Postponement of Beatification

Bishop Daniel Jenky Announces Beatification of Venerable Servant of God Fulton J. Sheen

Diocese of Peoria Announces: Vatican Approves Miracle Attributed to Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Diocese of Peoria Announces Court Ruling on Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Archdiocese of NY Makes New Appeal in Sheen Case

New York Court of Appeals Dismisses Archdiocese of New York Latest Appeal

Diocese of Peoria Responds to the Report of Attorney Jeff Anderson

Venerable Fulton Sheen Cause: 5-0 Unanimous Decision of Appellate Court in Favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham

Bishop Jenky’s homily at Peoria Notre Dame, Feb. 20, 2019

This school is called Notre Dame. Two French words. The first means “our” and the second, “lady.” This is the school of Our Lady and in this school and in our diocese, we offer every kind of praise and honor to the mother of Christ. Think about it. He whom the whole universe could not […]

Diocese of Peoria Responds to Report of Attorney General, Lisa Madigan

Catholic Diocese of Peoria Removes Three Retired Priests from Public Ministry

Diocese of Peoria Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Attorney Jeff Anderson

Statement from Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Concerning the Recent Reports from Pennsylvania

Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Preparations Begin to Move Sheen to Peoria and Response to Statement of the Archdiocese of New York

Venerable Fulton Sheen Cause: Court Rules in Favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham

Flu Season End

Prayers for Sheen Cause Sought

Family Petitions Court to move the body of Archbishop Fulton Sheen to Peoria

Sheen Press Release 06-14-2016

“ACE” Catholic School Teachers Form Community to Serve Local Students

AUG. 13, 2015— Two schools in the Diocese of Peoria are welcoming new teachers from the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), a nationally respected initiative that sends talented, faith-filled educators to serve in Catholic schools around the country. At the invitation of the Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop of […]

Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Peoria on Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Same Sex Marriage

NEWS RELEASE The Diocese of Peoria, Illinois June 26, 2015 “Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Peoria on Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Same Sex Marriage” PEORIA – Regarding the Supreme Court decision today requiring all 50 states to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, Bishop Daniel Jenky, C.S.C. stands united with the Bishops […]

Diocese of Peoria Presents Additional Clarifications Regarding the Suspension of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause of Sainthood

September 5, 2014 Contact: Diocese of Peoria, Illinois 309-671-1550 (PEORIA, IL) After an outpouring of great support for the actions taken by Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria regarding the suspension of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause of Sainthood, the Diocese is providing additional clarifications. According to the Chancellor […]

Additional Clarifications Suspension of Sheen Cause

Diocese of Peoria Presents Additional Clarifications Regarding the Suspension of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause of Sainthood. Click on Additional Clarifications.

Cause for Venerable Sheen’s Beatification Moves to Next Step

June 17, 2014 Contact: Monsignor Stanley Deptula Msgr_Deptula@cdop.org 309-677-7085 (PEORIA, IL) The Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Bishop of Peoria and President of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, received word today that the seven-member theological commission who advise the Congregation of the Causes of Saints at the Vatican unanimously agreed that a reported miracle […]

Cause for Venerable Sheen’s Beatification moves to next step

Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, President Monsignor Stanley Deptula, Executive Director 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61603 USA 309-671-1550 877-71-SHEEN ArchbishopSheenCause.org Media Contact: Msgr. Stanley Deptula Msgr_Deptula@cdop.org June 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cause for Venerable Sheen’s Beatification moves to next step Peoria, IL — The Most Reverend Daniel […]

Catholic Diocese of Peoria Requires Priest To No Longer Function In Public Ministry

NEWS RELEASE The Diocese of Peoria, Illinois August 26, 2015 Contact: Patricia M. Gibson, Chancellor 309-671-1550 For Immediate Release “CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PEORIA REQUIRES PRIEST TO NO LONGER FUNCTION IN PUBLIC MINISTRY” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria has, upon the unanimous advise of the Diocesan Review Commission, required Father […]

Bishop Jenky Meets Pope Francis

“BISHOP JENKY MEETS POPE FRANCIS” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria attended the winter meeting of the University of Notre Dame Board of Trustees and other diocesan business in Rome, Italy. Bishop Jenky is a member of the ND Board of Trustees and a Fellow. Bishop Jenky had the opportunity […]

“Tiny” Girl Hopes to End Bullying

October 30, 2014 Contact: Bill Engelbrecht 309-671-1550 (PEORIA, IL) St. Thomas Catholic School in Peoria Heights will host a very special little girl on Monday, November 3 when Acacia “Tiny” Woodley travels to Peoria from Florida to visit St. Thomas’s 400 plus elementary students. This little 12 year old girl, born without complete arms, who […]

Major Relic of Blessed John Paul II Coming to St. Mary’s Cathedral

NEWS RELEASE Catholic Diocese of Peoria November 5, 2013 Contact: Monsignor James Kruse Vicar General 309.671.1550 MAJOR RELIC OF BLESSED JOHN PAUL II COMING TO ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL ON NOV. 18

Major Relic of Blessed John Paul II Coming to St. Mary’s Cathedral on November 18, 2013

November 5, 2013 Contact: Monsignor James Kruse, Vicar General 309-671-1550 (PEORIA, IL) In what Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, calls an “exciting and historic event,” a first class relic of Blessed John Paul II is coming to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria for public and private veneration on the […]

Miracle Attributed to the Intercession of the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton Sheen Approved

March 6, 2014 Contact: Monsignor Stanley Deptula Msgr_Deptula@cdop.org 309-677-7085 (PEORIA, IL) The Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Bishop of Peoria and President of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, received word early Thursday morning that the 7-member board of medical experts who advise the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints at the Vatican unanimously […]

Obedience & Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Obedience in Life, Obedience in Death: The Great Example of Archbishop Sheen by Msgr. Richard Soseman Obedience. Obedience can be a challenge. Every child knows this. My abundant great nieces and nephews are truly great kids, well behaved young men and women. They are tremendously good, and I have see them, often, engage in selfless […]

Sheen Cause Suspended, Call for Prayer

September 3, 2014 Contact: Diocese of Peoria, Illinois 309-671-1550 It is with immense sadness that the Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Bishop of Peoria and President of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, announced today that the Cause for Sheen’s beatification and canonization has for the foreseeable future been suspended. The process to verify […]

Supreme Court Decision Regarding Same Sex Marriage

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What are Relics…and, Why are they important?

Msgr. James E. Kruse, J.C.L. Nearly every human being has a cherished treasure from a loved one: a family heirloom, a favorite picture, a lock of hair, jewelry and so on. These items help us to be connected to our loved one and remember them, especially after their death. There is something natural and very […]