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Beth Sri is a Catholic speaker and author and mother of eight children. She serves as the Denver, Colo., chapter coordinator for Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic ministry for adult children…
Read More100 years of life, 80-plus years of a beautiful marriage
A story of faith, love, family, and marriageBy ANDREW HANSENEditor VANDALIA — Every morning, 101-year-old Marge Hall in Vandalia gets out her rosary and starts praying. Praying the Rosary is…
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60,000 attend National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis By ANDREW HANSEN Editor “A spiritual high.” “Amazing.” “Hopeful.” “Absolutely wild.” Those were just some of the ways pilgrims from the Diocese of…
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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 More600 miles over six days – Springfield resident to hit roads of America as he rides his bike for babies
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor In July in the Midwest, heat indexes can regularly soar into the high 90s to 100 degrees range. At this time of year, most are staying cool…
Read MoreReligious Freedom Week: Called to the fullness of dignity
Pray, reflect, act Religious freedom allows the Catholic Church and all religious communities to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all. Beginning June 22,…
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 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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