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Thousands Walk with Christ in unprecedented National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in seven Central Illinois cities By ANDREW HANSEN Editor To see a photo gallery from each location, click on these links: They…
Read MoreThe National Eucharistic Procession in our diocese and other Eucharistic experiences are over. So, what should you do to keep your Eucharistic revival going?
By FATHER JOHN TITUS Special to Catholic Times Has your faith grown during the National Eucharistic Revival over the past couple of years? Were you part of the Eucharistic Congress in…
Read MorePerpetual Pilgrims speak out about National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor Although thousands of people participated in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages across the United States, each of the four routes were accompanied by young people known as…
Read More50th Annual Day of Prayer for Life to be celebrated June 19
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor TEUTOPOLIS — On Wednesday, June 19 the 50th Annual Day of Prayer for Life will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 203 E. Main…
Read MoreSt. Francis of Assisi Church celebrates 100 years with special celebration
By ANDREW HANSENEditor It’s one of the most majestic and beautiful churches in the Midwest – St. Francis of Assisi Church, which is tucked away on the peaceful grounds of…
Read MoreSign up your child for Totus Tuus, popular weeklong summer program coming to a parish near you
Three teams of missionaries this year at 13 parishes! This summer, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is excited to have Totus Tuus, a fun and faith-filled experience for children…
Read More‘I remember being taught that the Catholic Church had false beliefs’
The conversion of our Father Hyland Smith By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Father Hyland Smith says that “God has a plan for all of us.” In his conversion story and vocation…
Read MoreA Buddhist becomes Catholic
The conversion story of Deena Bell of Springfield By ANDREW HANSEN Editor About one percent of Americans are Buddhists, so having a Buddhist convert to Catholicism is about as…
Read MoreHoly Spirit moves through nearly 20,000 people at SEEK24 in St. Louis
College and high school students, priests, religious from our diocese and Bishop Paprocki attend By ANDREW HANSEN Editor ST. LOUIS — A week of grace, joy, spiritual insight, newfound friendships,…
Read MoreCome in faith. Leave with hope
Attend the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July This summer, join tens of thousands of passionate Catholics from every corner of the U.S. and hundreds from our diocese (including…
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