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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…
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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…
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…
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Understanding the mysterious figures of the Epiphany FeastThe Epiphany is celebrated Jan. 6By PHILLIP HADDEN Special to Catholic Times The Wise Men in the course of the tradition of the Church…
Read MoreEngineering 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…
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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 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…
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Thousands of Catholics worship Jesus in holy Eucharist at historic Eucharistic Congress By ANDREW HANSENEditor It was a scene that made heaven smile. An arena full of about 5,000 believers,…
Read MoreEucharistic Congress speakers excited to share unique aspects of Catholic faith
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor The thousands of people who gathered at the Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 28 to celebrate the source and summit of our faith, the holy Eucharist,…
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