Bishops gather to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's home diocese in Peoria, IL. Pictured here at the tomb of Archbishop Sheen, prior to the 150th Anniversary Mass and celebration.
150th Anniversary Prayer
Heavenly Father, we praise You for the gift of faith in Your Son, Jesus.
We thank you for the gift of the Church in the Diocese of Peoria.
As we celebrate 150 years as this local Church, we are grateful for all who have come before us laying the foundations and building up the community of faith.
In this moment, we pray that the grace of the Holy Spirit renews our own witnessing to Jesus, so that in all our words and deeds we will move forward together on the way to God’s kingdom.
May Mary, Mother of the Church, intercede for us.
May St. Joseph, protector of the Church, watch over us.
May Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, inspire us to Proclaim Christ, yesterday, today, forever!
BISHOP LOUIS TYLKA
Diocese of Peoria
