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Growing Disciples: State of the Mission Address from Bishop Louis Tylka
Growing Disciples: State of the Mission Address from Bishop Louis Tylka
In this latest update, Bishop Louis Tylka discusses the state of our mission, reminding us that although we have many challenges ahead, through the Five Foundations we have much to be hopeful for as we embark on a renewed path forward to go out and proclaim the Gospel, making and growing disciples of Jesus Christ and becoming a more vibrant, mission-driven Church, alive with the Holy Spirit. You can view Bishop’s letter below.
Growing Disciples Update: Key Parish Leader Meeting & Parish Models Feedback Session
Growing Disciples Update: Key Parish Leader Meeting & Parish Models Feedback Session
Father David Richardson shares an update regarding the recent Key Parish Leader meetings, where those in attendance learned about this first round of “parish models” – that is, groupings of parishes that might work together as a new “unified” parish in the future as part of the Growing Disciples pastoral planning process.
Growing Disciples Update: Priest Assembly Day
Growing Disciples Update: Priest Assembly Day
Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Peoria, shares an update regarding the recent Priest Assembly Day and Pastoral Planning Commission meeting.
Growing Disciples Update: Catholic Schools
Growing Disciples Update: Catholic Schools
Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, shares an update on how Catholic schools in the Diocese of Peoria will be addressed in the Growing Disciples pastoral planning process. Read more in the statement here.
Growing Disciples Update: 2023-24 Planning Process
Growing Disciples Update: 2023-2024 Planning Process
Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, outlines the Growing Disciples planning process from now through Pentecost 2024. He discusses information about parish draft modeling milestones, timelines and key consultative bodies involved in providing feedback. A graphic which illustrates this information can be found here.
Growing Disciples Update: “More Than Numbers”
Growing Disciples Update: More Than Numbers
Father David Richardson discusses the important aspects of our parishes–aside from numerical data–that are essential to consider as we plan for the future in advancing the Five Foundations for Growing Disciples, and creating an even more vibrant, mission-driven and sustainable network of parishes.
Growing Disciples Update: Key Parish Leaders
Growing Disciples Update: Key Parish Leaders
Monsignor Mark Merdian explains the role of Key Parish Leaders, and how their feedback and insights from the parish level support the Growing Disciples pastoral planning process.
Growing Disciples Update: “Who’s Who?”
Growing Disciples Update: "Who's Who?"
Father Chase Hilgenbrinck introduces the individuals and teams who are guiding the vision and process for the Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan in the Diocese of Peoria. View the full list of leadership team members here.