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Bishop Paprocki: Pope Benedict ‘an authentic example of faithfulness’

By aadbdstarter | December 31, 2022

Benedict appointed Paprocki bishop of Springfield in 2010 NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/31/2022Contact: Andrew Hansen (ahansen@dio.org) Springfield, IL – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued…

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Bishop Paprocki: Ruling lifts a cloud over our country

By aadbdstarter | June 24, 2022

NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE6/24/2022Contact: Andrew Hansen (ahansen@dio.org)  Springfield, IL – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the U.S.…

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The Evermode Institute to offer spiritual and intellectual formation for clergy, religious, and lay Catholics

By aadbdstarter | March 3, 2022

NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE3/3/2022Contact: Andrew Hansen (ahansen@dio.org) Springfield, IL – The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois announced March 3, plans to establish The Evermode Institute, a new center for Catholic…

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BISHOP PAPROCKI: NEW LAW REPEALING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF ABORTION GRANTS “FIVE-PART VICTORY FOR EVIL IN…

By aadbdstarter | December 17, 2021

Springfield, IL — Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker signing legislation into law that repeals…

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Catholics to commemorate anniversary of Quincy’s Father Tolton, first black priest in U.S.

By aadbdstarter | July 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021 Contact: Andrew Hansen (ahansen@dio.org) QUINCY — Area Catholics and others devoted to the Venerable Servant of God Father Augustine Tolton, a Quincy native, will commemorate…

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Dispensation from Mass obligation ending June 12 in Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

By aadbdstarter | June 10, 2021

Springfield – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois announced that all Catholics across the diocese will be obligated to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days…

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Bishop Paprocki: USCCB must discuss Eucharistic coherence at June meeting

By aadbdstarter | May 27, 2021

Springfield – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement on May 26 in response to a group of bishops and cardinals writing…

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Joint Statement from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

By aadbdstarter | May 20, 2021

Joint Statement from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois St. Francis Convent, including the former Chiara Center property, to become part of new…

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Bishop Paprocki’s new book provides 8 steps to spiritual and physical fitness

By aadbdstarter | March 29, 2021

Springfield – In Running for a Higher Purpose, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, a marathon runner and hockey player, shares how running unlocks not only physical benefits but also profound spiritual wellbeing.  …

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DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES MODIFIED DISPENSATION FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS

By aadbdstarter | March 22, 2021

Diocese of Springfield announces modified dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass Springfield – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois announced that effective April 11, the…

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