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SUMMARY:Genealogy Using Catholic Records
DESCRIPTION:Learn about using sacramental records such as baptism\, marriage\, and death records to trace your family history. Presentation will include a brief overview of how to get started doing genealogy and a detailed look at sacramental records and the information they contain. \nThere will be a special focus on using Church records to trace African American/Black family history. \nKatie Oubre\, MLIS\, CA\, CRM is the Vice-Chancellor for Archives and Records for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. She has worked for the Diocese for over nine years and previously worked for the Diocese of Baton Rouge Archives. She is the Immediate Past President of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists. \nHosted by the non-profit\, Untold Histories\, Mary Frances\, President\, as part of a black history lecture series. It will be held at the Lincoln Library\, Springfield\, in Carnegie Room North.
URL:https://dio.org/event/genealogy-using-catholic-records/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholic Commission,History
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SUMMARY:Gospel Mass & Soul Food Dinner
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, the Black Catholic Commission invites you to a joyful celebration of faith through powerful Gospel music\, followed by a soul food dinner and fellowship. It will be held at St. Joseph Catholic (1345 North Sixth Street) in Springfield\, IL. \nThe cost per meal is as follows:\n$20 for ages 13 years and above\n$10 for ages 6-12\nFree for 5 years and under \nCome worship\, come eat\, come be renewed-and bring a friend!\nRSVP by February 20 at go.dio.org/J71
URL:https://dio.org/event/gospel-mass-soul-food-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholic Commission
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SUMMARY:Gospel Mass & Soul Food Dinner 2025
DESCRIPTION:St. Aloysius Church\n2000 E. Sangamon Avenue\nSpringfield\, IL \nGospel Mass & Soul Food Dinner \nTo commemorate Black History Month\, the Black Catholic Commission of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois\, invites you to attend a Gospel Mass followed by a Soul Food Dinner. Enjoy this cultural spirit of worship and fellowship within the Catholic Church. Fr. Frederick Mbiere will be the celebrant for the 4:00 pm Mass that will be held at St. Aloysius Church in Springfield. The meal will be served after Mass. \nCost is $15/meal. Please register and pay online by February 16 at https://go.dio.org/9c4
URL:https://dio.org/event/gospel-mass-soul-food-dinner-2025/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholic Commission
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SUMMARY:Gospel Mass and Soul Food Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Black History Month\, all are invited to a Gospel Mass and Soul Food Luncheon\, hosted by the Black Catholic Commission. Sunday\, Feb. 25\, 10 a.m.\, Church of the Little Flower\, Springfield. The Soul Food Luncheon follows Mass and is $15/person. Register for luncheon HERE.
URL:https://dio.org/event/gospel-mass-and-soul-food-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholic Commission
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