In the recently released Round 3 models, the Bloomington,-Lincoln area is as follows:
P=primary, S=secondary, N=not in use
•Holy Trinity (P) and Historic St Patrick (P) separate churches under common pastor with 2 priests assigned
•St Patrick Merna (P) merger with St Mary Downs (S) with 2 priests assigned
•St Mary Bloomington (P) with 1 priest assigned
•Epiphany (P) with 2 priests assigned
•St John the Baptist, Clinton (P) merger with St John, Bellflower (N), St Patrick, Wapella (S) and Sacred Heart, Farmer City (N) with 1 priest assigned
•Holy Family, Lincoln (P) merger with St Mary, Atlanta (S), St Patrick, Elkhart (S) and St Thomas Aquinas, Mt Pulaski (N) with 2 priests assigned.
Final decisions will be made on May 19th.
You can read more by visiting the diocesan website at growingdisciplescdop.org.
The Growing Disciples Core Team has presented the recommendations (Round 3 Models) to Bishop Tylka for his discernment. These models will be published on the Growing Disciples website (growingdisciplescddop.org) at 6:00pm on Sunday, March 10th. Keep in mind that these are proposals – no decisions have been made.
Please pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide Bishop Tylka during the discernment process.