Looking to experience a weekend of grace and grow in deep knowledge of our faith? Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry (318 N. 8th Street) in Vandalia is hosting a series of talks from Father Aidan Nichols, one of the brightest theological minds in the Catholic Church. "Through his love of the sacred page and as a…

What: A presentation by Erica Smith, executive director of Mission Outreach, about her recent visit to Ukraine to visit Catholic and other faith-based service providers in Ukraine. ZOOM LINK ALSO AVAILABLE — email [email protected]  Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, an affiliate of Hospital Sisters Health System, participates as a partner with the Catholic Response for Ukraine, a…

Come support the five men who will be ordained priests by coming to the ordination Mass on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. The five, who are currently deacons, are: Daneil McGrath, Jayke White, Troy Niemerg, Alex McCullough, and Bruce Scott. This celebration is certainly a…

You are invited to the Memorial Day Field Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield on May 27 at 9 a.m. The Mass will be at the Father Howard Altar. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki is the celebrant. Accompanying Bishop Paprocki in procession will be priests and members of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Limited seating…

By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor  TEUTOPOLIS — On Wednesday, June 19 the 50th Annual Day of Prayer for Life will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 203 E. Main St. in Teutopolis. That day Effingham Area Right to Life (formerly Effingham County Right to Life) and St. Francis Church once again invite everyone…

You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience being called "our national Emmaus moment," after the biblical passage in which Jesus walked with two of his disciples along the road to Emmaus. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an unprecedented pilgrimage in which Catholics will pray and publicly follow Jesus in their cities through Eucharistic processions. The…

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Ave, Springfield Mass, dinner, witness talks Mass - 5:00 PM Following Mass there will be a dinner and witness talks from missionaries that are biking across the country to raise awareness and funds for pregnancy help centers. For more information, and RSVP for dinner, contact Bev Hoffman…

Join tens of thousands of Catholics from across the country on a five-day experience (July 17-21) of encountering the living Jesus Christ in Indianapolis. Receive profound renewal, hear inspirational testimonies and speakers, and participate in Mass with the universal Church. This experience will set you on fire for the Lord, helping you to go out…

Attend the free Friday Concert Series presented by Staab Funeral Home at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. This 7 p.m. concert on Aug. 2 features Ethan Heinzel playing the organ and piano.

Kelly Wahlquist, founder of the WINE evangelist ministry, is a dynamic Catholic author and speaker and Donna Cori, a singer who puts her beautiful music to Catholic prayers, are both presenting at the Lake Williamson Retreat Center in Carlinville (17347 Cottonwood Ln.) on August 28. Sponsored by the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (Jerseyville…

Attend the free Friday Concert Series presented by Staab Funeral Home at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. This 7 p.m. concert on Sept. 6 features vocal students of Justin Johnson.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will lead prayers for the unborn at the Springfield Right to Life offices at 519 North Bruns Lane in Springfield. You are invited to join this prayer on this the National Day of Remembrance. Refreshments will be provided afterward. This inter-faith event is held…