Bishop Louis Tylka becomes the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Peoria

Bishop Louis Tylka was appointed co-bishop for the Diocese of Peoria about 18-months ago to work along side Bishop Danile Jenky until his retirement. (YouTube/Peoria Diocese)

By Neil Doyle and HOI ABC

PEORIA – Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Daniel Jenky and Bishop Louis Tylka has been named the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Peoria.

Jenky is retiring after 20 years and turned 75 Thursday – that’s the age when a bishop must submit a letter offering their retirement and the pope either accepts or rejects it.

Bishop Daniel Jenky was named eighth Bishop of Peoria by Saint Pope John Paul II on February 12, 2002.(Facebook/Bishop Daniel Jenky)

“Bishop Tylka has selflessly given himself in service to the people of the Diocese of Peoria since his ordination,” said Jenky in a statement. “I am confident that the faithful will find him to be a loving and dedicated shepherd.”

Bishop Tylka was appointed co-bishop for the Diocese of Peoria about 18-months ago to work along side Jenky until his retirement.

A native of Harvey, Illinois, Tylka was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1996.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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