Pain led her to turn to Mary for intercession. After 99 years, her faith ‘is the most important thing’
Springfield’s Doris Drago reflects on how faith keeps her going, receiving the Eucharist from St. Pope John II, and her advice for you By ANDREW HANSEN Editor At 99 years old,…
Read MoreThe remarkable conversion story of Father Scott Snider, and his Wife, Pam
‘From day one, we’ve been so happy being Catholic’The remarkable conversion story of Father Scott Snider, a married Catholic priest, and his wife, Pam By ANDREW HANSENEditor When Father Scott…
Read MoreA widower, a lifelong dream, and a new vocation fulfilled against expectations
‘God, what would you have me do now?’A widower, a lifelong dream, and a new vocation fulfilled against expectations By ANDREW HANSEN Editor The cemetery was always quiet in a way…
Read MoreWhat a bishop’s life is like when he’s not praying, celebrating Mass, or working
Getting paid, laundry, grocery shopping, vacation time, cleaning vestments: What is a bishop’s life like? You see Bishop Thomas John Paprocki at Mass, confirmations, public appearances, talks, and in our…
Read MoreWomen invited to SDCCW 2025 convention
HIGHLAND — All women are invited to the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s annual convention on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at St. Paul’s Church and Trinity Hall, 1411 Main St.,…
Read MoreWomen of Distinction
Women across diocese honored for commitment to parishes and living out faith By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor On Saturday, June 21, dozens of women from across the Diocese of Springfield…
Read MoreConvert, 94, feels good about her new Catholic faith
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor MARYVILLE — At 94 years old Lois Reising always felt close to God, but now in her senior years she feels most at home in the…
Read MoreMajor renewal of Catholic faith happening now in schools and PSR programs
Why our diocese is ‘on the verge of a major renewal of Catholic faith vitality in the schools and PSR programs’ Parents, why you play the pivotal role in this…
Read MoreSilk Purse Thrift Store to open in Shelbyville June 16, proceeds benefit pregnancy center
Silk Purse Thrift Store to open in Shelbyville June 16 Proceeds from store help pregnancy center By BRIAN BIERMANSpecial to Catholic Times SHELBYVILLE — The Family Life Center in Shelbyville…
Read MoreTeacher at Little Flower School in Springfield wins 2025 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
‘You never know what impact you are making, but this happens, and it truly answers that question’ Teacher at Little Flower School in Springfield wins 2025 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton…
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