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Bishop Paprocki: Pope Benedict ‘an authentic example of faithfulness’
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…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki: Ruling lifts a cloud over our country
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.…
Read MoreThe Evermode Institute to offer spiritual and intellectual formation for clergy, religious, and lay Catholics
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…
Read MoreBISHOP PAPROCKI: NEW LAW REPEALING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF ABORTION GRANTS “FIVE-PART VICTORY FOR EVIL IN…
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…
Read MoreCatholics to commemorate anniversary of Quincy’s Father Tolton, first black priest in U.S.
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…
Read MoreDispensation from Mass obligation ending June 12 in Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki: USCCB must discuss Eucharistic coherence at June meeting
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…
Read MoreJoint Statement from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki’s new book provides 8 steps to spiritual and physical fitness
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. …
Read MoreDIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES MODIFIED DISPENSATION FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS
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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