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Plans for The Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton announced at historic St. Boniface Church in Quincy
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2026Contact: Andrew Hansen ([email protected])Plans for The Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton announced at historic St. Boniface Church in QuincyFuture holy site to honor first black…
Read MoreBishop Thomas John Paprocki joins Bishop Rhoades on scandalous decision by Notre Dame
“I express my full support for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and his statement condemning the recent appointment of Associate Professor Susan Ostermann to be director of the Liu Institute for…
Read MoreBishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed SB 1950, which will legalize physician assisted suicide in Illinois, pending approval from Gov. JB Pritzker:
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed SB 1950, which will legalize physician assisted suicide in Illinois, pending…
Read MoreSpecial event to commemorate 128th anniversary of Quincy’s Father Tolton’s death
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrew [email protected] Quincy, IL – Area Catholics and others devoted to the Venerable Servant of God Father Augustine Tolton – who grew up in Quincy, ministered…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki: ‘The Church celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV’
Springfield – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the election of Pope Leo XIV. “With profound joy and…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki: Pope Francis was a ‘witness of love’
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrew Hansen: [email protected] Springfield – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the death of…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki issues statement on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on blessings
On Dec. 18, 2023, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a declaration titled, “Fiducia Supplicans,” On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of…
Read MoreDocumentary features Central Illinois miracles and incredible stories of faith
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7/11/23Contact: Andrew Hansen: [email protected] Documentary features Central Illinois miracles and incredible stories of faith God is Alive, produced by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, available to watch for…
Read MoreArea Catholics invited to commemorate 126th anniversary of Quincy’s Father Tolton’s death
Area Catholics invited to commemorate 126th anniversary of Quincy’s Father Tolton’s death Quincy, IL – Area Catholics and others devoted to the Venerable Servant of God Father Augustine Tolton – who…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki issues statement following Illinois Attorney General’s report
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5/23/23Contact: Andrew Hansen: [email protected] Springfield, IL – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to Illinois Attorney…
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