Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Widen Your Space
2025-07-14 15:00 - 2025-07-20 11:00 (America/Chicago)

Biking for Babies is rolling into Springfield!
2025-07-18
Come to the Cathedral in Springfield on Friday, July 18 to meet the Wisconsin Biking for Babies team-young adults riding cross-country to support life and share their faith. This year, two organizations in our diocese will benefit from Biking for Babies funds; Two Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center in Springfield and Family Life Center in Effingham.
Join the riders for 5:15 p.m. Mass and stick around for dinner and inspiring testimonies in the Cathedral cafeteria. Hear how God is using their ride to make a real impact!
Want to eat with the crew? Call the Cathedral office to save your seat: (217) 522-3342

Christmas in July Trivia Night Fundraiser
2025-07-19
Madison County Catholic Charities
Christmas in July Trivia Night Fundraiser
Madison County Catholic Charities will be hosting a Christmas in July Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This unseasonably festive event at the Jerseyville KC Hall will put your knowledge of holiday movies and traditions to the test! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will run from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Your holiday knowledge could score you a CASH PRIZE if you are our first place winner. There will also be special prizes for the ugliest sweater and best table decorations.
Try your luck with our raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing! Feel free to bring your own snacks! Soft drinks provided, alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Tickets are $20 per person or $120 for a table of six. Call 618.462.0634 ext. 221 with any questions, or to order your tickets today! R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 11th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dominican Sisters invite public to join Catholic Sisters nationwide in prayer for a more just and compassionate world
2025-07-23
July 23 is the date the sisters will participate.
Springfield, Ill.- The Dominican Sisters of Springfield will participate in a national movement of prayer, fasting, and advocacy for a more just and compassionate world on Wednesday, July 23. Everyone is welcome to join them.
The Dominicans are joining Catholic sisters from around the nation. Each congregation has selected a day to participate in this national effort.
“By choosing a day to focus our desires for a more just and compassionate world, we heighten our awareness and sense of solidarity,” said Sister Marcelline Koch, the justice promoter for the Springfield Dominican Sisters. “It’s similar to efforts like Earth Day or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, when people are encouraged to take some action to fulfil the purpose of the day. Our purpose is the creation of a more just and compassionate world.”
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) initiated the project, which began on the Feast of the Ascension, May 29, and continues through Sept 5, the Friday after Labor Day.
Everyone is welcome to participate. All participants may choose their own ways to pray, fast, and advocate. Here are some ideas to get started:

Pray in a way that resonates with your spirit: Rosary, Mass, intercessory prayer for elected leaders, quiet contemplation, walking meditation, listening deeply to a favorite piece of music.
Fasting is commonly associated with limiting food intake, but may also include fasting from social media or television, from complaining or gossiping, from focusing on the negative or worrying excessively.
Advocating for justice by calling or sending emails to elected officials is one of the best ways to make your wishes know to those who represent you in Congress. Closer to the July 23date the sisters will use social media share sample messages for officials, or participants can craft their own.

Other ways to make the day meaningful might be found in a downloadable PDF, “82 small acts of resistance you can do today” prepared by the Cor Unum Community.
Participants in the Springfield area are welcome to join the Dominican Sisters for theweekly 4:30-5:00 pm vigil they’ve held near the entrance to their motherhouse at 1237 W. Monroe St. since June 4. They’ve circled their property with signs advocating the principals of Catholic Social Teaching, which are “ways to lead our nation closer to what God desires for us and for our world,” Sister Marcelline said.
LCWR is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in the United States.
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are part of a worldwide Dominican family, the Order of Preachers. For more than 800 years, Dominicans have preached the Gospel in word and deed. The Springfield Dominicans were established in Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1873 and relocated to Springfield in 1893. Today, thousands of Dominican sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, associates, and laity minister in more than 100 countries around the world. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of Springfield visit springfieldop.org.
Note: Video of initiation of Stand for Justice campaign.

Jerseyville Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-07-23 09:00
Jerseyville Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting, Wednesday, July 23, at Ss. Mary & Joseph Parish, Carlinville. Mass begins at 9am, Fr. Brian Alford will give a talk about Angels from A to Z in the Parish Hall, along with a luncheon and meeting. Teresa Goetten, president. Questions? Phone Teresa at 618-535-0555 or email: mtmgotten@gtec.com

Transcend Family Retreat in Springfield
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27 | Corpus Christi Priory, 4867 Laverna Rd., Springfield, IL, 62707, United States
Bring your family to a weekend of spiritual renewal, rest, and connection July 25-27. This year, the retreat is at Corpus Christi Priory in Springfield, IL, a sacred campus shared by two vibrant religious communities. The priory offers beautiful walking and hiking trails, a serene grotto, and outdoor Stations of the Cross-so while the retreat is more spiritually focused, it still invites us to enjoy God’s creation in meaningful ways.
Retreat highlights (July 25-27):

New location – A deeply spiritual environment, more affordable, and fully aligned with our retreat mission.
New dates – Late July, due to the facility’s school-year calendar. In the fall, they run a trade school in a Catholic environment (worth looking into and knowing about)
Stunning sacred space – The church invites reverence and prayer without needing to recreate a worship environment from scratch.
Comfortable rooms – Hotel-style accommodations (yes-real mattresses!).
On-site priests – Resident priests trained in spiritual direction will be available for confession and personal guidance.
Outdoor experiences remain – Trails, prayer spaces, and team-led games will offer a healthy mix of nature and fun.

Two ways you can help this year:

Invite a family who could use this kind of weekend-especially those spiritually hungry or weary.
Contact your pastor to see if your parish could share the retreat flyer or announcement. (We’re happy to send materials!)

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/TranscendRetreat2025. We have pictures and video of the rooms to help you plan your stay, and we secured permission to park RVs on the lot for those who might want to brave the camper in July running a generator (no hook ups). We would love to see your family again-and to welcome new ones into the grace and joy this retreat continues to offer.

Transcend Catholic Family Retreat in Springfield
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27
More information and to register

Springfield Deanery Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-08-02 10:00

Springfield Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-08-02 10:00
Springfield Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting (PDF)

Pre-Cana Class in Chatham
2025-08-09 09:00 - 16:30
St. Jospeh the Worker Parish in Chatham, IL
Register: Call the parish office at 217-483-3772
The fee is $50 per couple to cover lunch and expenses of the day.

Quincy Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-08-13 09:00
Quincy Deanery, Council of Catholic Women Meeting, Wednesday, Aug 13th, Church of the Holy Family, Mount Sterling. Sr. M. Clementia will be the guest speaker. Questions? Claudia Coggeshall, president. Email: rccogg@adams.net

Mattoon Deanery Council of Catholic Women Meeting
2025-08-28 08:30
The Mattoon Deanery Council of Catholic Women will meet Thursday, August 28, 2025 starting at 8:30 am with Mass at St. Columcille, Sullivan.
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Thompson
President, Mattoon Deanery Council of Catholic Women
drmathompson76@gmail.com
217-232-4350
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Divorce Recovery Workshop
2025-09-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Mother of Dolors Parish Center, 705 N. St. Clair St., Vandalia, IL, 62471, United States
Anyone who is going through a painful separation, going through a divorce, or still struggling with their past divorce is encouraged to attend for healing. It will be held at Mother of Dolors Parish Center (705 W St Clair St, Vandalia, IL 6247) beginning on September 8, and there will be eight sessions. There will be a different topic each week, and a speaker who will tell their story.
This is open to people of all faiths, and there is no charge, however REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call Joanna Helm at 618-267-9169 or email wordswicksandwood@yahoo.com to register or if you have any questions. Please help share this opportunity with your family and friends! Thank you.

Remembering Those We Have Lost to Suicide
2025-09-10
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WDCR Night at the Movies - Carlo Acutis movie
2025-09-16 18:30

Scripture Study with Mark Etling
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00

Mass for couples married 50 years or more
2025-09-21 14:00
A Mass for couples married 50 years or more will be Sept 21, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. All couples married 50 years or more are invited to attend. Bishop Paprocki will be the main celebrant. The reception will showcase all photos submitted last year. Due to the number of couples attending, please only submit photos if you did not do so last year. Any questions? Call Ruth Staab at 217-698-8500.
Please Register Here

Andrew Dinner in Springfield
2025-09-21 17:00
Calling all men juniors in high school and above! Join Bishop Paprocki and Priests of the Diocese for an Andrew Dinner at 5:00pm on Sunday, September 21 at Little Flower in Springfield. The Andrew Dinner is a simple/low key gathering where we will pray, share a meal, and have conversations about Priesthood and how best to discern what vocation God is calling you to. If you would like to attend, sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/exdi2Jyrpbo3zNrC7 or email Fr. Zach Samples at zsamples@dio.org. We hope to see you there!

Marriage on Tap STL
2025-09-24 18:00
Marriage on Tap Flyer

Pilgrimage of Hope in Florissant
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry, Florissant, MO, United States
Register Here

Catholic Children's Home announces 146th Year Open House Celebration.
2025-09-27 08:00 - 11:00
In September 1879, a group of Precious Blood Sisters from Ruma, Illinois, opened an orphanage, Pio Nono Orphan Asylum in Piopolis, Illinois. In 1884 Bishop Peter J. Baltus of the Alton Diocese requested the sisters to relocate the orphanage to the City of Alton to serve more children in the Diocese. As the number of children increased under the care of the Sisters, so did the need for a larger residence. Then Bishop James Ryan, realizing the need for more accommodations for the growing number of children implemented the plans of establishing a larger home. The people of the Diocese responded generously to Bishop Ryan’s appeal and the new building was ready in the fall of 1923. That building located at 1400 State Street is the current location of the Catholic Children’s Home.
Since Bishop Ryan’s appeal, the types of services needed for the children entrusted in our care continue to change. With the changing needs, the people of the community, Diocese, city, county have continued to respond generously.
In honor of 146 years of service to needy children and many years of your continued support, you are invited to the Catholic Children’s Home Pancake Breakfast and Open House. The Open House will be held Saturday, September 27, pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 am and open house from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1400 State Street, Alton, Illinois.Refreshments will be served during the Open House and you will have the opportunity to meet Children’s Home staff and take a tour that outlines programs and services offered.
For more information on the Catholic Children’s Home 146th Year Celebration, please contact Michael Shelton-Montez or DeAnna Gleason at (618) 465-3594.

Catholic Children's Home Open House
2025-09-27 08:00 - 13:00
Date/Time of Event: Saturday, 9/27/25, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location of Event: Catholic Children’s Home / 1400 State St / Alton IL
For More Information: Contact Michael Montez or Deanna Gleason 618-465-3594

Andrew Dinner in Quincy
2025-09-28 17:00
Calling all men juniors in high school and above! Join Bishop Paprocki and Priests of the Diocese for an Andrew Dinner at 5:00pm on Sunday, September 28 at St. Rose in Quincy. The Andrew Dinner is a simple/low key gathering where we will pray, share a meal, and have conversations about Priesthood and how best to discern what vocation God is calling you to. If you would like to attend, sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/TbvXG6959K4fM77f6 or email Fr. Zach Samples at zsamples@dio.org. We hope to see you there!

Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, 96th Annual Convention
2025-10-01
Women are invited to the 96th Annual Convention of the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic women at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Highland. www.stpaulhighland.org. Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, will be the guest speaker.
“As a Catholic writer, speaker, retreat leader, and spiritual director, it is my great privilege to invite women to discover their exquisitely unique design and unrepeatable story so they can better discern God’s purpose for their lives, become more fully themselves, and make a whole-hearted yes to all the right things,” she said. See more at www.clairedwyer.com.
More info to come on this event such as registration, but for questions, contact Janet Zimmerman, President, SDCCW at 217-494-4743 or sdccwinil@gmail.com.

Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 2025 Convention
2025-10-01
Convention Registration Form

Sponsorship for Convention

WSOY Food Drive - Support for Catholic Charities
2025-10-03 06:00 - 18:00
Date/Time of Event: October 3rd, 2025, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location of Event: Airport Plaza Kroger on Rt. 36, Decatur, IL
https://www.wsoyfooddrive.com/
