Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Vatican announced on July 2, 2026, that the bishops of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) have incurred an automatic…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,  Last year I had extensive discussions with our Presbyteral Council and Diocesan Pastoral Council about how to address some irregular practices that have…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, When I was appointed bishop of this diocese in 2010, the 2010 Parish Pastoral Plan was already in motion since its announcement at…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This is the famous opening line of the novel by Charles…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Over the years I have written about the just war doctrine in light of various military conflicts that have arisen from time to…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The season of Lent is known by many as a time to do penance for our sins by giving something up that requires…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Now that the State of Illinois has legalized physician assisted suicide, is it ethical for Catholics to request medical assistance to hasten their…

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Christmas is a time to wish others the peace and joy that comes from the birth of Our Savior. Yet Jesus was born…