Engineering 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 MoreYouth and adults from diocese inspired by National Catholic Youth Conference
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of high school students from across the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, along with their adult chaperones, grew deeper in their…
Read MoreGod’s grace in struggling with bipolar
By MARLA BAKER Special to Catholic Times God blessed me with a loving husband and three wonderful children. He gifted me nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He has guided me…
Read MoreBishop celebrates Red Mass, co-sponsored by new diocesan Catholic Bar Association
EDWARDSVILLE — Bishop Thomas John Paprocki celebrated a Red Mass for those in the legal profession Nov. 19 at St. Boniface Church in Edwardsville. The Mass was for lawyers, law…
Read MoreHonoring St. Nicholas, a saint for Advent, and all seasons
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor On the eve of Dec. 6, many children around the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois — in fact, youngsters all over the world — put out…
Read MoreModern Man & Uncommon Freedom
In the book of Exodus, God called Moses to help lead His people from slavery in Egypt into a life of freedom in the Promised Land. Since 2015, over 100,000…
Read MoreWhat About Synthetic Embryos?
Embryonic stem cells have held out a certain appeal and promise because they are remarkably flexible. Researchers can make various cell types out of them, whether nerve cells or pancreatic…
Read MoreFully Alive vocation rally helps sixth-graders open eyes to life’s opportunities
The sixth-graders and adults who accompanied them in faith at the Fully Alive vocation rally gather for a group picture in Holy Angels Church in Wood River. By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN…
Read MoreHospital Sisters look to the future with changes in governance structure and leadership
Springfield, IL – The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis implemented a new governance structure and welcomed a new leadership team on July 15, 2023. Sister M. Margarete Ulager, OSF, General…
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