The sacrament of confession: instrument of divine mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday is April 7By KALEB HAMMONDSpecial to Catholic Times I have been Catholic for about 15 years, having been baptized and confirmed when I was 18 in 2008.…
Read MoreTriduum schedule across diocese
SPRINGFIELD Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Holy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Good Friday: 3 p.m. Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. Blessed Sacrament Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 3 p.m. Easter Vigil: 8…
Read MoreFather Chiola, with Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, releases book on science and Christ
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Father Richard Chiola, a priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and pastor emeritus of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in Springfield, made good…
Read MoreSurrogacy and child trafficking
At the start of 2024, Pope Francis offered strong public criticism of surrogate motherhood. His willingness to speak out on this important topic has helped to pull surrogacy out of…
Read MoreA Buddhist becomes Catholic
The conversion story of Deena Bell of Springfield By ANDREW HANSEN Editor About one percent of Americans are Buddhists, so having a Buddhist convert to Catholicism is about as…
Read MoreLegislation 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…
Read MoreYoung and faith-filled
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…
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