‘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 MoreCatechesis director explains new Father Tolton Scouting badge
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Kyle Holtgrave, the director for Catechesis in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, was the impetus for a new Catholic Scouting Venerable Father Augustine Tolton…
Read MoreHe grabbed my rosary and never let go
In 2008, my grandson Cillian was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was beautiful and perfect, as all children are. Over the next few days, however, he developed…
Read MoreSacred Art
Diocesan artist restores statues, churches all for glory of God By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor HILLSBORO — While he was still a very young man, Joseph Williams’ talent and his…
Read MoreFamilies! Connect with God, have fun, and create memories all in one day
QUINCY — Families are invited to attend a grace-filled and fun-filled one-day experience all intended for them to reconnect with God. Mini Holy Family Fest takes place Saturday, March 2…
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 MoreHospital Sisters look to the future with changes in governance structure and leadership
Springfield, IL – The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis implemented a new governance structure and welcomed a new leadership team on July 15, 2023. Sister M. Margarete Ulager, OSF, General…
Read MoreNew book by Morgan County Catholic will help you ‘better understand what we believe in the Eucharist, but in a deeper context of our faith’
The Eucharistic Revival Project includes section written by our Father Dominic RankinBy ANDREW HANSEN Editor Phillip Hadden of Concord (rural Morgan County) was “astonished” by the 2019 Pew Study that found…
Read MoreHey, Father! Women priests and priestly celibacy. Where in the bible are those?
Where in the Bible does it say that a priest cannot be married, or is this something that was decided by the Church leaders? And, where in the Bible does…
Read MoreFrom the Philippines to America: Father Manny Cuizon now a U.S. Citizen
By Andrew HansenEDITOR Growing up in Laoang, a small city located in the northern part of Samar Province in the Philippines, Father Manny Cuizon had no idea what was in…
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