Welcome to the Office for Communications
"The media can be used to proclaim the gospel or to reduce it to silence in human hearts. As media become ever more intertwined with people's daily lives, they influence how people understand the meaning of life itself." Dawn of a New Era Pontifical Council for Social Communications 1992
The Office for Communications helps directors of the diocesan agencies carry out their mission of communicating the Gospel. The director of the Office for Communications is the official media spokesperson for the Diocese and handles public relations for the bishop and the diocese. In addition, the Office serves as a resource for the priests and parish employees of the diocese, offering training on how to handle interviews and consultation on contact with journalists.
Contact us/Staff
Thank you for taking the time to contact the Office for Communications! Whether it is via email, phone or mail, we look forward to hearing from you.
Andrew Hansen, Director
E-mail: ahansen@dio.org
Mailing Address
Office for Communications
1615 West Washington St.
Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757
Phone: 217-698-8500
Email: webmaster@dio.org
Diocesan Pastoral Directory Updates
"The media can be used to proclaim the gospel or to reduce it to silence in human hearts. As media become ever more intertwined with people's daily lives, they influence how people understand the meaning of life itself." Dawn of a New Era Pontifical Council for Social Communications 1992
The Office for Communications helps directors of the diocesan agencies carry out their mission of communicating the Gospel. The director of the Office for Communications is the official media spokesperson for the Diocese and handles public relations for the bishop and the diocese. In addition, the Office serves as a resource for the priests and parish employees of the diocese, offering training on how to handle interviews and consultation on contact with journalists.