The eight days of Christmas? A look at the Christmas octave
By KEVIN JONES Catholic News Agency The Catholic calendar has several ways to divide the Christmas season. The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees Christmas as an octave, an eight-day celebration of…
Read MoreEaster Mass times throughout diocese
Triduum Mass times across the diocese The following parishes returned a request from Catholic Times for their Mass times SPRINGFIELDCathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionHoly Thursday: 6:30 p.m.Good Friday: 3 p.m.…
Read MoreA labor of love
Fundraiser, mission trip to Uganda helps build church, strengthens unity By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor It is a tremendously long way from Teutopolis to Nakasedhere, a village in the Luuka…
Read MorePope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 – How you can receive an indulgence in our diocese in 2025
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ with opening of Holy DoorHow you can receive an indulgence in our diocese this yearBy Hannah Brockhaus of Catholic News Agency and Andrew Hansen, EDITOR Pope…
Read MoreA Catholic primer on ‘New Year’s resolutions’ – What does living a virtuous life mean?
By JOSEPH J. PLAUD Special to Catholic Times As the year 2025 begins, there is little doubt that we will read about in the popular press, or perhaps even pronounce…
Read MoreFr. Daren Zehnle’s story of tragedy, grief, and faith
‘I was angry at God’ Father Daren Zehnle faced tragedies no young boy should ever go through. How his story, outlook, and faith can you help you He didn’t know…
Read MoreWhat Is Advent anyway?
By CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 1. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with…
Read MoreHow to find HOPE this Advent and Christmas season
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Hope is central to the Catholic experience of Advent and Christmas. During Advent, we as Catholics prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Jesus,…
Read MoreCouples married 50+ years celebrate together
Long-married couples celebrate together at Sept. 22 Mass By DIANE SCHLINDWEN Managing Editor Over 150 couples and their guests came from around the diocese to the Cathedral of the Immaculate…
Read MoreBlessed Sacrament Parish celebrates 100 years with major celebration and three bishops
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor One hundred years ago, the people who would become founding members of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Springfield stood in their own field of dreams, gathering…
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