He planned the funerals for five presidents and Pope John Paul II’s White House visit
Exclusive interview and podcast with Tom Groppel of Jerseyville At first glance, Tom Groppel seems like an unassuming 82-year-old living quietly in the Jerseyville area on his farm, but behind…
Read MorePain led her to turn to Mary for intercession. After 99 years, her faith ‘is the most important thing’
Springfield’s Doris Drago reflects on how faith keeps her going, receiving the Eucharist from St. Pope John II, and her advice for you By ANDREW HANSEN Editor At 99 years old,…
Read MoreTeens from diocese describe ‘invigorating’ experience of attending NCYC
By ANDREW HANSENEditor INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis was a spiritual epicenter as 16,000 Catholic teenagers gathered for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), a three-day event (Nov. 20-22) known for its…
Read MoreComing 2027: The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Experience
New center in Peoria will celebrate the life and legacy of America’s most beloved Catholic communicator PEORIA — The Diocese of Peoria broke ground on Oct. 19 on The Archbishop…
Read MoreWar stories from naval chaplain, Father John Burnette
‘It’s the most satisfying experience I’ve ever had’ By ANDREW HANSEN Editor On a warm night in the Persian Gulf, Father John Burnette, a Navy chaplain climbed up to the crow’s…
Read MoreFormer Cathedral/Griffin High School teacher found calling while he was a POW
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor Men who were students at Cathedral Boys’ High School in Springfield (which became Griffin High School in 1959) from 1950-1951 and from 1955-1963 might remember a…
Read MoreA Catholic response to the immigration and deportation debate
By FATHER CHRISTOPHER TRUMMER, S.T.L.Special to Catholic Times Few issues in American public life are as divisive and emotionally charged among Catholics as immigration. The topic stirs deep and often…
Read MoreAn answer to many prayers
‘Miracle baby’ Nicholas thriving at 9 months By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Expecting a new baby is usually both exciting and a little frightening, but last November and December were…
Read MoreFocusing on what’s important
Migrant shares struggles, helps others feel at home By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor National Migration Week is Sept. 22-28, and the Jubilee of Migrants will take place Oct. 4-5. Here,…
Read MoreHer childhood was full of hurt, violence, poverty, and no love. She then did something most people couldn’t
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor The following story appeared in the documentary, God is Alive, Part 2, produced by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and which premiered earlier this year.…
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