Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Can I donate my body to science?Dale in Champaign Some people may wish to “donate their body to science” after they die. Such a gift of themselves can be objectively…

If God is the creator of all things, did God create hell? If not, how was hell created and by whom? – Drew in Springfield This question brings together two…

As a cradle Catholic, I am comfortable with the concept of purgatory. Hell, however, is difficult to accept. We sing Loving and Forgiving are You Oh Lord at Mass. We…

Why in the Gospels did Jesus did not seem to mind when some of his miracles were known and others he did not want known? Richard in Arcola Dear Richard,…

Can you explain the word “as” in the Our Father. It has caused me pause and wonder for a very long time. I consulted the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and lo and…

Why do some parishes ring the bells during the consecration (elevation of Body and Blood of Jesus) and others don’t? The silence is profound when absent! Also, why does the priest place…

Can we name our guardian angels? John in Chatham One of the earliest prayers I learned as a child was the Guardian Angel Prayer, which I still say to begin…

It may well be at this time of year that the most frequently asked question of Catholics concerns the eating of fish on Fridays. First, we should recall that Catholics…

Recently I attended morning Mass and later that day a funeral Mass. I received Communion at both Masses. Then I remembered that I was told years ago that you are…