Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention, “Christ is Alive”

Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women announce convention, "Christ is Alive"- Wednesday, Sept. 27, will be the 95th annual Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) Convention. This year's program, "Christ is Alive," takes place from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Griffin High School's west campus in Springfield. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki…

Blue Mass for first responders

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL, United States

Bishop Paprocki will celebrate a Blue Mass for emergency responders to pray for their safety and continued diligence in their work and to thank them for their selfless commitment to taking care of people in our communities. Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield.

Annual Respect Life and Rosary Walk

Holy Family Parish - Granit City 2606 Washington Ave, Granite City, IL, United States

This year's annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass and prayer procession is scheduled for Saturday, October 7 at Holy Family Parish in Granite City (2606 Washington Ave, Granite City, IL). Bishop Paprocki will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m., followed by a prayer procession around the abortion facility in Granite City. Lunch and speaker will follow the…

The Holiest Adventure: Father/Son Edition

Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States

The location of this event was formerly scheduled to be at the Evermode Institute in Springfield, IL, but has now been updated and moved to the Villa Maria Retreat Center, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712. All other details remain the same. First Annual Father/Son Adventure Day Date of event: Saturday, October 14th…

White Mass for healthcare workers

St. Francis of Assisi Church on the Grounds of Corpus Christi Priory 4875 LaVerna Rd., Springfield, IL, United States

Bishop Paprocki will celebrate a White Mass for those who work in healthcare to pray for their safety and continued diligence in their work and to thank them for their selfless commitment to taking care of people in our communities. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church on the grounds…

Mass in remembrance of miscarried babies

St. Mary's Church in Edwardsville 1802 Madison Avenue, Edwardsville, IL, United States

The Daughters of Isabella Circle 218 is inviting the public to attend a special Mass in remembrance of miscarried babies. All are welcome! The Mass will be held October 24 at 6:30pm at St. Mary's Church in Edwardsville (1802 Madison Avenue). To have a baby's name or family name displayed on a card with a…

Eucharistic Congress

This Eucharistic Congress will be a spiritually uplifting and motivating event featuring talks from nationally popular Catholic speakers Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, Father Denis Robinson, OSB, and Dr. Scott Hahn. It also includes Catholic vendors, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, a showing of the documentary God is Alive | Incredible…

National Catholic Youth Conference

NCYC is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic high school teenagers at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The event includes large group gatherings with inspiring keynote speakers, workshops for teens and adults, and lots of time to meet teens from all over the country in a fun…

Red Mass for those in the legal profession

St. Boniface Church Edwardsville, IL, United States

Bishop Paprocki will celebrate a Red Mass for those in the legal profession such as lawyers, law students, judges, legislators, city council members, and others to invoke God's blessings upon the members of the bench, bar, legislature, law enforcement, and governmental agencies and all protectors and administrators of the Law. Sunday, Nov. 19 at 10:15…

Men’s Discernment Retreat

Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States

Dates: December 26-28, 2023 Time: 3pm arrival on the 26th 7pm departure on the 28th Location: Villa Maria Retreat Center1903 E Lake Shore DrSpringfield, IL 62712 Who: For men 18-35 years old Meals: All meals provided Cost: Free Other: Join other Catholic men for a 3-day retreat at this beautiful, lakeside retreat center, to discern…

Confirmation for Adults at Pentecost

For adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, a special celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. For details, please visit https://dio.org/catechesis/sacramental-prep/#sp-tabs-2. Questions? Contact Kyle Holtgrave at kholtgrave@dio.org (217) 698-8500, ext. 154.