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  • Church Bells and Air Raid Sirens: The faith response to help Ukraine

    Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach 4930 Laverna Rd., Springfield, IL, United States

    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…

  • 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 [email protected] (217) 698-8500, ext. 154.

  • Come to the Priest Ordination Mass

    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…

  • Celebrate Memorial Day by attending the Memorial Day Field Mass

    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…

  • 50th Annual Day of Prayer for Life to be celebrated June 19

    St. Francis of Assisi 203 East Main Street, Teutopolis, IL, United States

    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…

  • National Eucharistic Procession in our diocese

    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…

  • Biking for Babies

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

    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…

  • National Eucharistic Congress

    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…

  • First Friday Concert series

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

    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…

  • First Friday Concert series

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

    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…

  • Andrew Dinner – Alton Deanery

    Name: Andrew Dinner - Alton Deanery Date: Time: 4:30pm-8pm Location: Mother of Perpetual Help (200 N. Lange Ave., Maryville, IL) Cost: Free to attend Description:This evening is for young men…