International 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…
Read MoreLooking back 100 years – The first bishop of Springfield
Looking back 100 yearsThe first bishop of SpringfieldBy KATIE OUBRE and P.J. OUBRE Special to the Catholic Times February 28, 2024, is the 100th anniversary of the installation of Bishop…
Read MoreYou’ve seen our diocesan coat of arms or crest, but what does it mean?
You’ve seen our diocesan coat of arms or crest, but what does it mean? Have you ever wondered what is the significance and symbolism of the Diocese of Springfield in…
Read MoreSDCCW opens scholarship competition for high school senior women
SDCCW opens scholarship competitionBy DIANE SCHLNDWEIN Managing Editor The Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) is once again inviting young women to apply for the SDCCW Female High School…
Read MoreBishop Paprocki issues statement on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on blessings
On Dec. 18, 2023, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a declaration titled, “Fiducia Supplicans,” On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of…
Read MoreChristmas Mass schedule
The following parishes provided information to Catholic Times with a listing of their Christmas Mass schedule: SPRINGFIELD Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Christmas Eve, 4 p.m., 7 p.m.; Midnight; Christmas…
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