‘It’s not a choice. It’s a child’
Thousands descend upon downtown Springfield for Illinois March for Life By ANDREW HANSEN Editor They sang. They danced. They prayed. They smiled. They laughed. They weren’t there for themselves. That’s…
Read MoreNigeria tour shows ‘happiness is not found in material possessions, but in faith and family’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This year of Our Lord 2024 has gotten off to a rousing start as I attended the SEEK Conference sponsored by the Fellowship…
Read MoreFranciscan Sisters in Alton celebrate their 100th jubilee
By SISTER EVA-MARIA ACKERMAN, FSGM Special to Catholic Times The five pioneer Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George would never have imagined what would take place in Alton…
Read MoreHoly Spirit moves through nearly 20,000 people at SEEK24 in St. Louis
College and high school students, priests, religious from our diocese and Bishop Paprocki attend By ANDREW HANSEN Editor ST. LOUIS — A week of grace, joy, spiritual insight, newfound friendships,…
Read MoreEngineering challenge at Marquette Catholic H.S. ties faith, mission, and academics
ALTON – With the Adorers of the Blood of Christ closing their location of Ruma, IL (about 30 minutes south of Belleville), many of their religious items have been given…
Read MoreWhat is that used for?
There are several objects used before, during, and after the consecration during the holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Here, we provide you the names of these objects, what they are…
Read MoreEucharistic Congress speakers excited to share unique aspects of Catholic faith
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor The thousands of people who gathered at the Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 28 to celebrate the source and summit of our faith, the holy Eucharist,…
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