Ministries
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
The mission of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Peoria is to stir into flame the grace of Pentecost within and beyond the Church, to evangelize, to broaden and deepen the understanding that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the Christian inheritance of all, and to strengthen the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. To learn more about Catholic Charismatic Renewal or for more information on conferences and retreats, visit their website.
Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Diocese of Peoria Catholic Committee on Scouting exists to promote the formation of youth and adults consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and in association with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting [NCCS] and the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministries [NFCYM]. Through these associations the Catholic Committee on Scouting hopes to help teach and live the Faith and life of Jesus Christ using the programs of the Boys Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America, the American Heritage Girls, and the Campfire programs for girls and boys. To learn more about the Catholic Committee on Scouting and programs offered, visit their website.
Christ Child Society
The Central Illinois Chapter of the Christ Child Society is a volunteer organization that was initiated by the Most Reverend Daniel Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria in 2005 and chartered in 2006. Presently there are active circles meeting in Peoria, Bloomington, and Pontiac. Our goal is to support those families who have chosen life for their newborns, sometimes in the most difficult circumstances.
Cursillo
Militia of the Immaculata
The Militia of the Immaculata (MI) is an International Public Association of the Faithful, erected by the Holy See. Founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917, it is open to Catholics of all walks of life and promotes total consecration to Mary as a most effective way to live one’s Baptism and Confirmation. The MI encourages all people of good will to develop a trusting relationship with Our Blessed Lady. The aim of the MI is “to win the whole world for the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculata,” Mother of God and of the Church.