‘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…
Read MoreChristmas Mass schedule
The following parishes provided information to Catholic Times with a listing of their Christmas Mass schedule: SPRINGFIELD Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Christmas Eve, 4 p.m., 7 p.m.; Midnight; Christmas…
Read MoreWhat is that used for?
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 MoreYouth and adults from diocese inspired by National Catholic Youth Conference
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of high school students from across the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, along with their adult chaperones, grew deeper in their…
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 MorePowerful, inspirational, joyful
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 MoreFamilies find Eucharistic Congress exciting, educational, fulfilling
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Among the crowds of people who gathered at the BOS Center on Oct. 28 it was encouraging and delightful to see those parents who brought…
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