Eight women to make next step in religious life for Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George
ALTON – The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George will celebrate the final profession of three junior sisters, the first profession of two novices, and the reception…
Read MoreFatherhood at an intersection of vocations
By DEACON MICHAEL HALBROOK Special to Catholic Times I distinctly remember when my wife and I brought the oldest of our four sons home from the hospital after he was born.…
Read MoreFive ordained to diocesan priesthood May 25
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor On Saturday, May 25, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki ordained five men as priests for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois during a Mass at the Cathedral…
Read MoreThe Augustine Institute announces new home right across border from Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
284-acre campus allows apostolate to establish a national center for evangelization The Augustine Institute, a leading provider of Catholic content, education, and digital resources, announced in April it has purchased…
Read MorePriests celebrate significant jubilees
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor On May 1 priests in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois met with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki for their annual priest celebration at Villa Maria on…
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 MoreDominican Sisters of Springfield set direction for coming years
General chapter focuses on interculturality, collaborative Dominican future ‘For the life of the world.’ During a week of prayerful conversation and contemplative deliberation, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield on April…
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 MoreOrdained to Serve
Three transitional deacons ordained, along with one permanent deaconBy DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor On May 12, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki ordained three seminarians to the traditional diaconate, as well as one…
Read MoreThree to be ordained to transitional diaconate, one to permanent diaconate
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor On the evening of Friday, April 12, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will ordain three seminarians to the transitional diaconate, along with one man to the…
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