Church welcomes nearly 200 new members this Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil is the premier time each year for the making of Catholic adults through the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation. This year at these parishes, nearly…
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Popular weeklong summer program coming to a parish near you This summer, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is excited to have Totus Tuus, a fun and faith-filled experience for…
Read MoreSmall parish community, big hearts. St. Joseph’s food pantry provides food and clothing for many
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor RAMSEY — To feed the hungry is the first corporal work of mercy. Jesus gave this direction to the disciples (Mt. 25:31-46) and of course, He…
Read MoreFather Freddie Mbiere filled with joy and tears as he is officially a citizen
Proud to be an U.S. citizenFather Freddie Mbiere filled with joy and tears as he is officially a citizenBy ANDREW HANSENEditor It was standing room only inside the theatre room…
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…
Read MoreQuincy Cursillo marks 50 years of changing lives
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor QUINCY — For 50 years, men and women have been attending Quincy Cursillo weekends, which offer great opportunities for renewing and recharging their spiritual lives. It…
Read MoreShow your love for your priest on Sept. 29, Priesthood Sunday
Priesthood Sunday — celebrated this year on Sept. 29 — is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the…
Read MoreSDCCW announces scholarship winners
The Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) has announced the names of three women who were awarded scholarships courtesy of the SDCCW. The recent high school graduates, who were…
Read MorePriests appointments
Pastor Emeritus Reverend Jeffery A. Grantis appointed Pastor Emeritus of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield, Illinois, from Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield, Illinois, effective August 19, 2024. Pastor Reverend Michael…
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…
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