That's given Tylka time for a crash course regarding the Peoria diocese, which spans 26 counties and 160 parishes and includes more than 120,000 Catholics.

Major changes are coming to the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, impacting several parishes in the Quad Cities region. Some parishes will be merging, and some buildings will be closing.

PEORIA — The former leader of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria has returned to his former home. Under unfortunate circumstances, apparently. Ill health has prompted John Myers, the archbishop ...