Legislation at statehouse that would allow for assisted suicide rampant with dangers
Your action needed – pray novena, call lawmakers and tell them to vote ‘no’ Legislation at the Illinois statehouse that would allow for assisted suicide is being discussed and debated…
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Notre Dame student, Sullivan native lives out faith in school, at home, and in the world By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Grace Lynch has always been a girl with a…
Read MoreHe grabbed my rosary and never let go
In 2008, my grandson Cillian was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was beautiful and perfect, as all children are. Over the next few days, however, he developed…
Read MoreNew Catholic loves being ‘surrounded by people who care’
The conversion story of Raymond Martin of Decatur By ANDREW HANSEN Editor DECATUR — The story of Raymond Martin of Decatur is proof sometimes God’s time is not always our…
Read MoreSacred Art
Diocesan artist restores statues, churches all for glory of God By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor HILLSBORO — While he was still a very young man, Joseph Williams’ talent and his…
Read MoreInternational center dedicated to St. Gianna not coming to Springfield
In the summer of 2020, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla of Italy, informed officials with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois that Springfield had…
Read MoreFamilies! Connect with God, have fun, and create memories all in one day
QUINCY — Families are invited to attend a grace-filled and fun-filled one-day experience all intended for them to reconnect with God. Mini Holy Family Fest takes place Saturday, March 2…
Read MoreQuincy University President Brian McGee agrees to contract extension through 2029
QUINCY — Brian McGee, PhD., who has served as the 24th president of Quincy University since July 2019, has signed an agreement to remain in that role through 2029. The…
Read MoreDating, relationships, love, sex — how do we navigate all this as adults and teens?
Teens and adults invited to hear from national speaker in Alton March 4 that will empower living a life of purity By ANDREW HANSEN Editor With a culture that promotes…
Read MoreThe ethics of neuroimplants and brain-computer interfaces
Neuralink, a company run by Elon Musk, announced in September that it had received approval to implant wireless brain-computer interfaces (BCI) into human volunteers. A BCI is a neural device…
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