St. Thomas Church in Decatur celebrates 100 years
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor DECATUR — On Sunday, July 20, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will be with the people of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Decatur as they…
Read MoreWomen of Distinction
Women across diocese honored for commitment to parishes and living out faith By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor On Saturday, June 21, dozens of women from across the Diocese of Springfield…
Read MoreSDCCW announces scholarship winners
The Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) has announced the names of four college-bound women who are being awarded scholarships courtesy of the SDCCW. The recent high school graduates,…
Read MoreTwo new priests ordained for Springfield diocese
Here’s more good news! Two new priests ordained for Springfield diocese By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor There was a joyful atmosphere on the morning of May 24 in the Cathedral…
Read MoreGrandfather of Pope Leo XIV is Quincy University Alumnus
QUINCY, Ill. – Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) is a native of Chicago and the first Roman Pontiff born in the United States, but his family’s journey also…
Read MoreMajor renewal of Catholic faith happening now in schools and PSR programs
Why our diocese is ‘on the verge of a major renewal of Catholic faith vitality in the schools and PSR programs’ Parents, why you play the pivotal role in this…
Read MoreSilk Purse Thrift Store to open in Shelbyville June 16, proceeds benefit pregnancy center
Silk Purse Thrift Store to open in Shelbyville June 16 Proceeds from store help pregnancy center By BRIAN BIERMANSpecial to Catholic Times SHELBYVILLE — The Family Life Center in Shelbyville…
Read MoreIs there any reason I shouldn’t do yoga?
In the United States, there are roughly 30 million practitioners of yoga, alongside an expanding industry providing yoga-related products and services, classes, workshops, and equipment. But many Christians ask whether…
Read MorePositive and Holy Changes: How our Catholic schools are becoming even more Catholic
New endeavors happening now are better equipping our teachers and students to live as authentic disciples of Christ The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is proud of our Catholic schools…
Read MoreCardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th pope, takes name Leo XIV
By AC Wimmer and Hannah Brockhaus of CatholicNews Agency Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, on May 9. White smoke rose…
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