BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Diocese of Springfield in Illinois X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dio.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diocese of Springfield in Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240619T203523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T203523Z UID:10000315-1730487600-1730487600@dio.org SUMMARY:First Friday Concert series DESCRIPTION: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 Nov. 1 features Damien Kaplan and Mark Gifford playing the piano. URL:https://dio.org/event/first-friday-concert-series-4/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240828T195004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195004Z UID:10000325-1729987200-1730073599@dio.org SUMMARY:Red Mass for Legal Professionals October 27 DESCRIPTION:Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki and Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs\, Madison County\, Third Judicial Circuit\, invite legal professionals and their families throughout the diocese to the Annual Red Mass\, held at Saint Boniface Parish in Edwardsville at 10:15 a.m. on October 27. Judges are invited to be part of the entrance procession and attend the Mass wearing their judicial robes. Brunch will follow Mass. The keynote speaker is James A. Bock\, Jr.\, J.D.\, J.C.L.\, who is presenting The Cardinal Virtues in the Life of a Lawyer. The cost for brunch is $18 for adults and children 7 and older and $8 for children six and under. RSVP by October 17 for brunch/speaker to Sarah Kreke at St. Boniface\, skreke@st-boniface.com or 618-656-6450. RSVP’s can also be submitted electronically. Mail checks payable to St. Boniface Parish (110 N Buchanan St\, Edwardsville\, IL 62025) or pay at the door. Sponsored by the Catholic Bar Association of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and Catholic Charities Legal Services. URL:https://dio.org/event/red-mass-for-legal-professionals-october-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240610T155728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T161648Z UID:10000309-1729616400-1729616400@dio.org SUMMARY:White Mass for those who work in healthcare DESCRIPTION:Join Bishop Paprocki for a special Mass for those who work in healthcare. The White Mass takes place Tuesday\, Oct 22\, 2024 at 5 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Springfield. The 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. URL:https://dio.org/event/white-mass-for-those-who-work-in-healthcare/ LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi Church in Springfield\, Laverna Road\, Springfield\, Illinois\, 62707\, United States GEO:39.8411865;-89.5614846 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Francis of Assisi Church in Springfield Laverna Road Springfield Illinois 62707 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Laverna Road:geo:-89.5614846,39.8411865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240905T135529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T163728Z UID:10000329-1729555200-1729641599@dio.org SUMMARY:Fully Alive: 6th Grade Vocation Day - Springfield DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dio.org/event/fully-alive-6th-grade-vocation-day-springfield/ CATEGORIES:Vocations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20230608T153918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T130440Z UID:10000262-1729418400-1729447200@dio.org SUMMARY:Family Fest DESCRIPTION:Food\, faith\, and a whole lotta fun!\n \n Registration for this event will close on Monday\, October 14th at 4pm. \n \nWhat: Join other Catholic families in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois for a day filled with exciting and fun activities for everyone as well as mass\, adoration\, and delicious food!\nDate: Sunday\, October 20\, 2024\nTime: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.\nLocation: The day will begin with mass at the Cathedral. After mass\, we will move to the Villa Maria for the rest of the day.\n\nCathedral of the Immaculate Conception\n524 E Lawrence Ave\nSpringfield\, IL 62703\nVilla Maria Retreat Center\n1903 E Lakeshore Dr.\nSpringfield\, IL 62712\n\n\nWho: For any Catholic families in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois\nCost: $20 per family\n\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Fr. Zach Samples at zsamples@dio.org. \n\n Register\n \n Registration for this event is now closed. URL:https://dio.org/event/family-fest/ CATEGORIES:Vocations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240827T165817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T165817Z UID:10000323-1729296000-1729382399@dio.org SUMMARY:Walk-A-Thon for priests/deacons and supported by lay Catholics set for Oct. 19 DESCRIPTION:The Black Catholic Commission for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is hosting their annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday\, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Sacred Heart Griffin H.S. track\, which is located at Ken Leonard Field. \nHow it works is priests and/or deacons from each parish sign up to walk and parishioners from each parish sponsor/fund their priests and/or deacons to walk. Money raised from the event will go to fund school/church needs\, purchasing resources\, helping subsidize school education such as scholarships and events\, and the Black Catholic Commission.\nSuggested donations are a $15 flat pledge (first mile)\, $5 for the second mile\, and $5 for a third mile. For priests and deacons\, please register for the event by contacting Carmen White with the Black Catholic Commission at 773-573-0806. URL:https://dio.org/event/walk-a-thon-for-priests-deacons-and-supported-by-lay-catholics-set-for-oct-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240829T212708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T212708Z UID:10000326-1729191600-1729191600@dio.org SUMMARY:Pregnancy & Infant Loss Holy Hour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dio.org/event/pregnancy-infant-loss-holy-hour/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240528T135109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T184139Z UID:10000307-1728723600-1728723600@dio.org SUMMARY:Respect Life Mass & Rosary Walk DESCRIPTION:Holy Family Parish\n2606 Washington Ave\, Granite City\nMass\, Eucharistic Adoration\, rosary procession\, lunch with speaker \nMass celebrated by Msgr. David Hoefler\, V.G. – 9:00 am \nFollowing Mass there will be a rosary procession from Holy Family Parish to the Hope Abortion facility and back to Holy Family. Eucharistic Adoration is available for those unable to walk in the procession. \nA simple lunch is served\, after benediction\, with a speaker. \nFor more information and to RSVP contact the Office for Pro-Life Activities: 217-698-8500 URL:https://dio.org/event/respect-life-mass-rosary-walk/ LOCATION:Holy Family Catholic Church\, Granite City\, 2606 Washington Ave\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States GEO:38.7079246;-90.1324292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Family Catholic Church Granite City 2606 Washington Ave Granite City IL 62040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2606 Washington Ave:geo:-90.1324292,38.7079246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240619T203355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T203355Z UID:10000314-1728068400-1728068400@dio.org SUMMARY:First Friday Concert series DESCRIPTION: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 Oct. 4 features Duo 220 (guitar duo). URL:https://dio.org/event/first-friday-concert-series-3/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240904T145421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T145421Z UID:10000327-1727953200-1727953200@dio.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin\, the eighth saint in the U.S.\, in Indiana Oct. 3 DESCRIPTION:The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods\, Indiana\, and Providence Associates\, invite people of all faith traditions to join them for the 11 a.m.\, Mass on Thursday\, Oct. 3\, in celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception\, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. The service is open to the public. \nA feast day in the Catholic tradition is a day set aside to commemorate the life of saintly individuals or a specific event. \nSaint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. She was born Anne-Therese Guerin on Oct. 2\, 1798\, in the village of Etables in Brittany\, France. She was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15\, 2006\, and her feast day was designated for Oct. 3. She is the first Indiana saint and the eighth Catholic saint in the United States. \nMother Theodore came to the United States from France in 1840 to establish a Congregation of women religious and to teach pioneer girls. After a journey of more than three months\, she and her five sister companions arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to a dense forest and primitive conditions. \nFrom those origins\, a vibrant Congregation and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College were given life and are sustained to this day through Mother Theodore’s foresight\, legacy and energy\, which continues to motivate the generations of Sisters of Providence who have followed in her footsteps. \nMany of the sisters’ ministries today focus on maintaining a vital presence in educational settings\, working for justice\, preserving the environment\, health care for the sick\, assisting those in need\, spiritual direction and a commitment to non-violence. \nPeople throughout the world continue to contact the Congregation for information about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin\, and to request the sisters pray for their personal intentions through her intercession. \nAll are welcome to visit the grounds or pray at Saint Mother Theodore’s Shrine. Pilgrimages\, retreats and tours may be arranged by contacting Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at 812-535-2925 or by emailing pvctr@spsmw.org. For more information\, visitEvents.SistersofProvidence.org or call 812-535-2952 or emailpvctr@spsmw.org URL:https://dio.org/event/celebrate-the-feast-of-saint-mother-theodore-guerin-the-eighth-saint-in-the-u-s-in-indiana-oct-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183423 CREATED:20240528T134925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T134925Z UID:10000306-1727866800-1727866800@dio.org SUMMARY:Mission Mass DESCRIPTION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\n524 East Lawrence Ave\, Springfield \nMass\, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing schools and students within the diocese that support the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)\nMass celebrated by Bishop Paprocki – 11:00 am\nFor more information contact the Office for the Missions: 217-698-8500 URL:https://dio.org/event/mission-mass/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20230928T143407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145345Z UID:10000278-1727715600-1727726400@dio.org SUMMARY:Andrew Dinner - Mattoon Deanery DESCRIPTION:Name: Andrew Dinner – Mattoon DeaneryDate: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025Time: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.Location: Cost: Free to attendDescription: This evening is for young men – juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties – who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. \n\n \n \n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Which location are you attending?Alton Deanery - Mother of Perpetual Help Parish\, 200 N Lange Ave\, Maryville\, IL 62062Jerseyville Deanery - St. Francis Xavier Parish\, Jerseyville\, ILMattoonQuincyThis field is hidden when viewing the formURLDate: Sunday\, September 15th\, \nTime: 4:30pm-8pm\nLocation: Mother of Perpetual Help (200 N. Lange Ave.\, Maryville\, IL)\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest.\nRegistration: RSVP to Fr. Rob Johnson (rjohnson@dio.org) by September 10th. Date: Sunday\, November 17th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: TBD\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Date: Monday\, September 30th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: TBD\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Date:Sunday\, September 29th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: St. Francis Solanus (1721 College Ave.\, Quincy\, IL)\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Registrant Type(Required)\n \n \n Individual Registrant\n \n \n \n Group Leader who is registering a group\n Individual Registrant InformationName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneParish(Required)Alexander\, Visitation of the BVMAltamont\, St. ClareAlton\, Catholic Children's HomeAlton\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesAlton\, Marquette Catholic High SchoolAlton\, Ss. 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Simon and JudeGirard\, St. PatrickGlen Carbon\, St. CeciliaGodfrey\, St. AmbroseGrafton\, St. PatrickGranite City\, Holy FamilyGranite City\, St. ElizabethGrantfork\, St. GertrudeGreenfield\, St. MichaelGreenup\, Christ the KingGreenville\, St. LawrenceHardin\, St. Francis of AssisiHighland\, St. PaulHillsboro\, St. AgnesHume\, St. MichaelIlliopolis\, ResurrectionJacksonville\, Our SaviourJerseyville\, Holy GhostJerseyville\, St. Francis XavierKincaid\, St. RitaLiberty\, St. BrigidLillyville\, Sacred HeartLitchfield\, Holy FamilyLivingston\, Sacred HeartMadison\, St. Mary and St. MarkMarine\, St. ElizabethMarshall\, St. MaryMaryville\, Mother of Perpetual HelpMattoon\, Immaculate ConceptionMedora\, St. John the EvangelistMendon\, St. EdwardMontrose\, St. Rose of LimaMorrisonville\, St. MauriceMoweaqua\, St. Francis DeSalesMt. Olive\, St. John Paul IIMt. Sterling\, Holy FamilyMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy SpiritNeoga\, St. Mary of the AssumptionNew Berlin\, Sacred Heart of MaryNewton\, St. Thomas the ApostleNokomis\, St. LouisNorth Arm\, St. AloysiusOblong\, Our Lady of LourdesOconee\, Sacred HeartPana\, St. PatrickParis\, St. MaryPetersburg\, St. PeterPierron\, Immaculate ConceptionPittsfield\, St. MaryPocahontas\, St. NicholasQuincy\, Blessed SacramentQuincy\, St. Anthony of PaduaQuincy\, St. Francis SolanusQuincy\, St. JosephQuincy\, St. PeterQuincy\, St. Rose of LimaRamsey\, St. JosephRaymond\, St. RaymondRiverton\, St. JamesRobinson\, St. ElizabethRochester\, St. JudeSainte Marie\, St. Mary of the AssumptionShelbyville\, Immaculate ConceptionSherman\, St. John VianneyShumway\, AnnunciationSigel\, St. Michael the ArchangelSpringfield\, Blessed SacramentSpringfield\, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Springfield\, Christ the KingSpringfield\, Little FlowerSpringfield\, St. AgnesSpringfield\, St. AloysiusSpringfield\, St. Frances Xavier CabriniSpringfield\, St. JosephSpringfield\, St. Katharine DrexelSt. Elmo\, St. MarySt. Jacob\, St. JamesStaunton\, St. Michael the ArchangelStonington\, Holy TrinitySullivan\, St. ColumcilleTaylorville\, St. MaryTeutopolis\, St. Francis of AssisiTroy\, St. JeromeTuscola\, Forty MartyrsVandalia\, Mother of DolorsVilla Grove\, Sacred HeartVirden\, Sacred HeartVirginia\, St. LukeWaverly\, St. SebastianWhite Hall\, All SaintsWinchester\, St. MarkWood River\, Holy AngelsQuincy\, St. Lawrence chapel at the Illinois Veterans HomeCharleston\, Eastern Illinois University Newman CommunityEdwardsville\, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Newman CommunityDecatur\, Millikin Newman CommunityQuincy\, Quincy UniversitySpringfield\, University of Illinois - Springfield Catholic CommunityOther - Outside of DioceseAlton\, Marquette Catholic High SchoolAlton\, St. Mary SchoolBethalto\, Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolBrussels\, St. Mary SchoolCarrollton\, St. John the Evangelist SchoolChatham\, St. Joseph the Worker Pre-SchoolCollinsville\, Ss. Peter and Paul SchoolDecatur\, Holy Family Catholic SchoolDecatur\, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolDecatur\, St. Patrick SchoolDecatur\, St. Teresa High SchoolEdwardsville\, St. Boniface Catholic SchoolEdwardsville\, St. Mary Grade SchoolEffingham\, Sacred Heart SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua Grade SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua High SchoolGlen Carbon\, Father McGivney Catholic High SchoolGodfrey\, St. Ambrose SchoolGranite City\, Holy Family SchoolGranite City\, St. Elizabeth SchoolHardin\, St. Norbert SchoolHighland\, St. Paul Catholic SchoolHillsboro\, St. Agnes Pre-SchoolJacksonville\, Our Saviour Grade SchoolJacksonville\, Routt Catholic High SchoolJerseyville\, St. Francis-Holy Ghost Catholic SchoolMaryville\, St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolMt. Sterling\, St. Mary SchoolMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Pre-SchoolNewton\, St. Thomas the Apostle SchoolNokomis\, St. Louis SchoolPana\, Sacred Heart SchoolQuincy\, Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolQuincy\, Quincy Notre Dame High SchoolQuincy\, St. Dominic SchoolQuincy\, St. Francis Solanus SchoolQuincy\, St. Peter SchoolSigel\, St. Michael the Archangel SchoolSpringfield\, Blessed Sacrament SchoolSpringfield\, Christ the King SchoolSpringfield\, Little Flower Catholic SchoolSpringfield\, Sacred Heart-Griffin High SchoolSpringfield\, St. Agnes SchoolSpringfield\, St. Aloysius SchoolSpringfield\, St. Patrick Catholic SchoolTaylorville\, St. Mary SchoolAlton\, Catholic Children's HomeAlton\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesBeardstown\, The St. Anne ResidenceCarlinville\, Carlinville Catholic CharitiesDecatur\, Catholic Charities of DecaturEffingham\, Effingham Catholic CharitiesGranite City\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesMattoon\, Catholic Charities of Coles\, Douglas and Edgar CountiesQuincy\, Quincy Catholic CharitiesSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic Charities Administrative OfficesSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic CharitiesSpringfield\, St. Clare's Health ClinicSpringfield\, St. John's BreadlineSan Damiano College for the TradesWaterloo\, Ss. Peter and PaulNumber attending in your group(Required) URL:https://dio.org/event/andrew-dinner-mattoon-deanery/ LOCATION:Immaculate Conception Church\, North 21st Street\, Mattoon\, IL\, 61938\, United States GEO:39.4853427;-88.3797347 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Immaculate Conception Church North 21st Street Mattoon IL 61938 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North 21st Street:geo:-88.3797347,39.4853427 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20230928T143409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T192753Z UID:10000279-1727629200-1727640000@dio.org SUMMARY:Andrew Dinner - Quincy Deanery DESCRIPTION:Name: Andrew Dinner – Quincy Deanery\nDate: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nLocation: St. Francis Solanus (1721 College Ave.\, Quincy\, IL)\nCost: Free to attend\nDescription:This evening is for young men – juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties – who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest.\n \n \n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Which location are you attending?Alton Deanery - Mother of Perpetual Help Parish\, 200 N Lange Ave\, Maryville\, IL 62062Jerseyville Deanery - St. Francis Xavier Parish\, Jerseyville\, ILMattoonQuincyThis field is hidden when viewing the formURLDate: Sunday\, September 15th\, \nTime: 4:30pm-8pm\nLocation: Mother of Perpetual Help (200 N. Lange Ave.\, Maryville\, IL)\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest.\nRegistration: RSVP to Fr. Rob Johnson (rjohnson@dio.org) by September 10th. Date: Sunday\, November 17th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: TBD\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Date: Monday\, September 30th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: TBD\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Date:Sunday\, September 29th\nTime: 5pm-8pm\nLocation: St. Francis Solanus (1721 College Ave.\, Quincy\, IL)\nCost: Free to Attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men - juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties - who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest. Registrant Type(Required)\n \n \n Individual Registrant\n \n \n \n Group Leader who is registering a group\n Individual Registrant InformationName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneParish(Required)Alexander\, Visitation of the BVMAltamont\, St. ClareAlton\, Catholic Children's HomeAlton\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesAlton\, Marquette Catholic High SchoolAlton\, Ss. Peter and PaulAlton\, St. MaryAlton\, St. Mary SchoolArcola\, St. John the BaptistArenzville\, St. FidelisAshland\, St. AugustineAssumption\, Assumption of the BVMAthens\, Holy FamilyAuburn\, Holy CrossBeardstown\, St. AlexiusBeardstown\, The St. Anne ResidenceBenld\, St. JosephBethalto\, Our Lady Queen of PeaceBethalto\, Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolBethany\, St. IsidoreBrighton\, St. AlphonsusBrussels\, Blessed TrinityBrussels\, St. Mary SchoolCamp Point\, St. ThomasCarlinville\, Carlinville Catholic CharitiesCarlinville\, Ss. Mary and JosephCarrollton\, St. John the EvangelistCarrollton\, St. John the Evangelist SchoolCasey\, St. Charles BorromeoCharleston\, Eastern Illinois University Newman CommunityCharleston\, St. Charles BorromeoChatham\, St. Joseph the WorkerChatham\, St. Joseph the Worker Pre-SchoolCollinsville\, Ss. Peter and PaulCollinsville\, Ss. Peter and Paul SchoolDecatur\, Catholic Charities of DecaturDecatur\, Holy FamilyDecatur\, Holy Family Catholic SchoolDecatur\, Millikin Newman CommunityDecatur\, Our Lady of LourdesDecatur\, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolDecatur\, Ss. James and PatrickDecatur\, St. Patrick SchoolDecatur\, St. Teresa High SchoolDecatur\, St. Thomas the ApostleDieterich\, St. Isidore the FarmerEdgewood\, St. AnneEdwardsville\, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Newman CommunityEdwardsville\, St. BonifaceEdwardsville\, St. Boniface Catholic SchoolEdwardsville\, St. MaryEdwardsville\, St. Mary Grade SchoolEffingham (Green Creek)\, St. Mary Help of ChristiansEffingham\, Effingham Catholic CharitiesEffingham\, Sacred HeartEffingham\, Sacred Heart SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of PaduaEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua Grade SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua High SchoolFarmersville\, St. MaryFieldon\, St. MaryFranklin\, Sacred HeartGillespie\, Ss. Simon and JudeGirard\, St. PatrickGlen Carbon\, Father McGivney Catholic High SchoolGlen Carbon\, St. CeciliaGodfrey\, St. AmbroseGodfrey\, St. Ambrose SchoolGrafton\, St. PatrickGranite City\, Holy FamilyGranite City\, Holy Family SchoolGranite City\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesGranite City\, St. ElizabethGranite City\, St. Elizabeth SchoolGrantfork\, St. GertrudeGreenfield\, St. MichaelGreenup\, Christ the KingGreenville\, St. LawrenceHardin\, St. Francis of AssisiHardin\, St. Norbert SchoolHighland\, St. PaulHighland\, St. Paul Catholic SchoolHillsboro\, St. AgnesHillsboro\, St. Agnes Pre-SchoolHume\, St. MichaelIlliopolis\, ResurrectionJacksonville\, Our SaviourJacksonville\, Our Saviour Grade SchoolJacksonville\, Routt Catholic High SchoolJerseyville\, Holy GhostJerseyville\, St. Francis XavierJerseyville\, St. Francis-Holy Ghost Catholic SchoolKincaid\, St. RitaLiberty\, St. BrigidLillyville\, Sacred HeartLitchfield\, Holy FamilyLivingston\, Sacred HeartMadison\, St. Mary and St. MarkMarine\, St. ElizabethMarshall\, St. MaryMaryville\, Mother of Perpetual HelpMaryville\, St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolMattoon\, Catholic Charities of Coles\, Douglas and Edgar CountiesMattoon\, Immaculate ConceptionMedora\, St. John the EvangelistMendon\, St. EdwardMontrose\, St. Rose of LimaMorrisonville\, St. MauriceMoweaqua\, St. Francis DeSalesMt. Olive\, St. John Paul IIMt. Sterling\, Holy FamilyMt. Sterling\, St. Mary SchoolMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy SpiritMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Pre-SchoolNeoga\, St. Mary of the AssumptionNew Berlin\, Sacred Heart of MaryNewton\, St. Thomas the ApostleNewton\, St. Thomas the Apostle SchoolNokomis\, St. LouisNokomis\, St. Louis SchoolNorth Arm\, St. AloysiusOblong\, Our Lady of LourdesOconee\, Sacred HeartOther - Outside of DiocesePana\, Sacred Heart SchoolPana\, St. PatrickParis\, St. MaryPetersburg\, St. PeterPierron\, Immaculate ConceptionPittsfield\, St. MaryPocahontas\, St. NicholasQuincy\, Blessed SacramentQuincy\, Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolQuincy\, Quincy Catholic CharitiesQuincy\, Quincy Notre Dame High SchoolQuincy\, Quincy UniversityQuincy\, St. Anthony of PaduaQuincy\, St. Dominic SchoolQuincy\, St. Francis SolanusQuincy\, St. Francis Solanus SchoolQuincy\, St. JosephQuincy\, St. Lawrence chapel at the Illinois Veterans HomeQuincy\, St. PeterQuincy\, St. Peter SchoolQuincy\, St. Rose of LimaRamsey\, St. JosephRaymond\, St. RaymondRiverton\, St. JamesRobinson\, St. ElizabethRochester\, St. JudeSainte Marie\, St. Mary of the AssumptionSan Damiano College for the TradesShelbyville\, Immaculate ConceptionSherman\, St. John VianneyShumway\, AnnunciationSigel\, St. Michael the ArchangelSigel\, St. Michael the Archangel SchoolSpringfield\, Blessed SacramentSpringfield\, Blessed Sacrament SchoolSpringfield\, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Springfield\, Christ the KingSpringfield\, Christ the King SchoolSpringfield\, Little FlowerSpringfield\, Little Flower Catholic SchoolSpringfield\, Sacred Heart-Griffin High SchoolSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic CharitiesSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic Charities Administrative OfficesSpringfield\, St. AgnesSpringfield\, St. Agnes SchoolSpringfield\, St. AloysiusSpringfield\, St. Aloysius SchoolSpringfield\, St. Clare's Health ClinicSpringfield\, St. Frances Xavier CabriniSpringfield\, St. John's BreadlineSpringfield\, St. JosephSpringfield\, St. Katharine DrexelSpringfield\, St. Patrick Catholic SchoolSpringfield\, University of Illinois - Springfield Catholic CommunitySt. Elmo\, St. MarySt. Jacob\, St. JamesStaunton\, St. Michael the ArchangelStonington\, Holy TrinitySullivan\, St. ColumcilleTaylorville\, St. MaryTaylorville\, St. Mary SchoolTeutopolis\, St. Francis of AssisiTroy\, St. JeromeTuscola\, Forty MartyrsVandalia\, Mother of DolorsVilla Grove\, Sacred HeartVirden\, Sacred HeartVirginia\, St. LukeWaterloo\, Ss. Peter and PaulWaverly\, St. SebastianWhite Hall\, All SaintsWinchester\, St. MarkWood River\, Holy AngelsDate of Birth(Required)\n \n Month\n \n \n Day\n \n \n Year\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formAgeEmail of parent/guardian(Required)\n \n Grade(Required)11th12th13th14th15th16thOut of collegeGroup Leader InformationName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a priest?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Parish(Required)Alexander\, Visitation of the BVMAltamont\, St. ClareAlton\, Ss. Peter and PaulAlton\, St. MaryArcola\, St. John the BaptistArenzville\, St. FidelisAshland\, St. AugustineAssumption\, Assumption of the BVMAthens\, Holy FamilyAuburn\, Holy CrossBeardstown\, St. AlexiusBenld\, St. JosephBethalto\, Our Lady Queen of PeaceBethany\, St. IsidoreBrighton\, St. AlphonsusBrussels\, Blessed TrinityCamp Point\, St. ThomasCarlinville\, Ss. Mary and JosephCarrollton\, St. John the EvangelistCasey\, St. Charles BorromeoCharleston\, St. Charles BorromeoChatham\, St. Joseph the WorkerCollinsville\, Ss. Peter and PaulDecatur\, Holy FamilyDecatur\, Our Lady of LourdesDecatur\, Ss. James and PatrickDecatur\, St. Thomas the ApostleDieterich\, St. Isidore the FarmerEdgewood\, St. AnneEdwardsville\, St. BonifaceEdwardsville\, St. MaryEffingham\, Sacred HeartEffingham\, St. Anthony of PaduaEffingham (Green Creek)\, St. Mary Help of ChristiansFarmersville\, St. MaryFieldon\, St. MaryFranklin\, Sacred HeartGillespie\, Ss. Simon and JudeGirard\, St. PatrickGlen Carbon\, St. CeciliaGodfrey\, St. AmbroseGrafton\, St. PatrickGranite City\, Holy FamilyGranite City\, St. ElizabethGrantfork\, St. GertrudeGreenfield\, St. MichaelGreenup\, Christ the KingGreenville\, St. LawrenceHardin\, St. Francis of AssisiHighland\, St. PaulHillsboro\, St. AgnesHume\, St. MichaelIlliopolis\, ResurrectionJacksonville\, Our SaviourJerseyville\, Holy GhostJerseyville\, St. Francis XavierKincaid\, St. RitaLiberty\, St. BrigidLillyville\, Sacred HeartLitchfield\, Holy FamilyLivingston\, Sacred HeartMadison\, St. Mary and St. MarkMarine\, St. ElizabethMarshall\, St. MaryMaryville\, Mother of Perpetual HelpMattoon\, Immaculate ConceptionMedora\, St. John the EvangelistMendon\, St. EdwardMontrose\, St. Rose of LimaMorrisonville\, St. MauriceMoweaqua\, St. Francis DeSalesMt. Olive\, St. John Paul IIMt. Sterling\, Holy FamilyMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy SpiritNeoga\, St. Mary of the AssumptionNew Berlin\, Sacred Heart of MaryNewton\, St. Thomas the ApostleNokomis\, St. LouisNorth Arm\, St. AloysiusOblong\, Our Lady of LourdesOconee\, Sacred HeartPana\, St. PatrickParis\, St. MaryPetersburg\, St. PeterPierron\, Immaculate ConceptionPittsfield\, St. MaryPocahontas\, St. NicholasQuincy\, Blessed SacramentQuincy\, St. Anthony of PaduaQuincy\, St. Francis SolanusQuincy\, St. JosephQuincy\, St. PeterQuincy\, St. Rose of LimaRamsey\, St. JosephRaymond\, St. RaymondRiverton\, St. JamesRobinson\, St. ElizabethRochester\, St. JudeSainte Marie\, St. Mary of the AssumptionShelbyville\, Immaculate ConceptionSherman\, St. John VianneyShumway\, AnnunciationSigel\, St. Michael the ArchangelSpringfield\, Blessed SacramentSpringfield\, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Springfield\, Christ the KingSpringfield\, Little FlowerSpringfield\, St. AgnesSpringfield\, St. AloysiusSpringfield\, St. Frances Xavier CabriniSpringfield\, St. JosephSpringfield\, St. Katharine DrexelSt. Elmo\, St. MarySt. Jacob\, St. JamesStaunton\, St. Michael the ArchangelStonington\, Holy TrinitySullivan\, St. ColumcilleTaylorville\, St. MaryTeutopolis\, St. Francis of AssisiTroy\, St. JeromeTuscola\, Forty MartyrsVandalia\, Mother of DolorsVilla Grove\, Sacred HeartVirden\, Sacred HeartVirginia\, St. LukeWaverly\, St. SebastianWhite Hall\, All SaintsWinchester\, St. MarkWood River\, Holy AngelsQuincy\, St. Lawrence chapel at the Illinois Veterans HomeCharleston\, Eastern Illinois University Newman CommunityEdwardsville\, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Newman CommunityDecatur\, Millikin Newman CommunityQuincy\, Quincy UniversitySpringfield\, University of Illinois - Springfield Catholic CommunityOther - Outside of DioceseAlton\, Marquette Catholic High SchoolAlton\, St. Mary SchoolBethalto\, Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolBrussels\, St. Mary SchoolCarrollton\, St. John the Evangelist SchoolChatham\, St. Joseph the Worker Pre-SchoolCollinsville\, Ss. Peter and Paul SchoolDecatur\, Holy Family Catholic SchoolDecatur\, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolDecatur\, St. Patrick SchoolDecatur\, St. Teresa High SchoolEdwardsville\, St. Boniface Catholic SchoolEdwardsville\, St. Mary Grade SchoolEffingham\, Sacred Heart SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua Grade SchoolEffingham\, St. Anthony of Padua High SchoolGlen Carbon\, Father McGivney Catholic High SchoolGodfrey\, St. Ambrose SchoolGranite City\, Holy Family SchoolGranite City\, St. Elizabeth SchoolHardin\, St. Norbert SchoolHighland\, St. Paul Catholic SchoolHillsboro\, St. Agnes Pre-SchoolJacksonville\, Our Saviour Grade SchoolJacksonville\, Routt Catholic High SchoolJerseyville\, St. Francis-Holy Ghost Catholic SchoolMaryville\, St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolMt. Sterling\, St. Mary SchoolMt. Zion\, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Pre-SchoolNewton\, St. Thomas the Apostle SchoolNokomis\, St. Louis SchoolPana\, Sacred Heart SchoolQuincy\, Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolQuincy\, Quincy Notre Dame High SchoolQuincy\, St. Dominic SchoolQuincy\, St. Francis Solanus SchoolQuincy\, St. Peter SchoolSigel\, St. Michael the Archangel SchoolSpringfield\, Blessed Sacrament SchoolSpringfield\, Christ the King SchoolSpringfield\, Little Flower Catholic SchoolSpringfield\, Sacred Heart-Griffin High SchoolSpringfield\, St. Agnes SchoolSpringfield\, St. Aloysius SchoolSpringfield\, St. Patrick Catholic SchoolTaylorville\, St. Mary SchoolAlton\, Catholic Children's HomeAlton\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesBeardstown\, The St. Anne ResidenceCarlinville\, Carlinville Catholic CharitiesDecatur\, Catholic Charities of DecaturEffingham\, Effingham Catholic CharitiesGranite City\, Madison County Catholic CharitiesMattoon\, Catholic Charities of Coles\, Douglas and Edgar CountiesQuincy\, Quincy Catholic CharitiesSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic Charities Administrative OfficesSpringfield\, Springfield Catholic CharitiesSpringfield\, St. Clare's Health ClinicSpringfield\, St. John's BreadlineSan Damiano College for the TradesWaterloo\, Ss. Peter and PaulNumber attending in your group(Required) URL:https://dio.org/event/andrew-dinner-quincy-deanery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20230928T143412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T192751Z UID:10000280-1727024400-1727035200@dio.org SUMMARY:Andrew Dinner - Springfield Deanery DESCRIPTION:Name: Andrew Dinner – Springfield Deanery\nDate: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.\nLocation:St. Agnes (234 N. Amos Ave.\, Springfield\, IL)\nCost: Free to attend\nDescription: This evening is for young men – juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties – who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest.\nRegistration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXzf9Q-Vp4VYQTuCiaiNGdlzhAU0tmtdJBXcCi5Bf0x__evA/viewform URL:https://dio.org/event/andrew-dinner-springfield-deanery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240507T173126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T163623Z UID:10000303-1727013600-1727013600@dio.org SUMMARY:Mass for couples married 50 years or more DESCRIPTION:A Mass for couples married 50 years or more will be September 22\, 2024 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. \nFor questions\, contact Gracie Ortiz at the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois at gortiz@dio.org or call 217-698-8500. \nRegistration closed as of Sept 10th \n  URL:https://dio.org/event/mass-for-couples-married-50-years-or-more/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240619T203600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T203600Z UID:10000316-1726947000-1726947000@dio.org SUMMARY:CANTUS - Music at the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Attend the free concert featuring CANTUS on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. URL:https://dio.org/event/cantus-music-at-the-cathedral/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240528T134842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T152700Z UID:10000305-1726934400-1726934400@dio.org SUMMARY:Encuentro DESCRIPTION:Location: St. Cabrini Parish\, 1020 N. Milton Ave\, Springfield\nRosary\, Speaker\, Mass\, and dinner centered around the interests and traditions of Catholics in the Latino community. \nMass celebrated by Bishop Paprocki – 4:00 pm \nFor more information contact Marcelo Nieto at: marjavnieto@gmail.com URL:https://dio.org/event/encuentro/ LOCATION:St. Cabrini Parish\, North Milton Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, 62702\, United States GEO:39.8126692;-89.6096644 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Cabrini Parish North Milton Avenue Springfield IL 62702 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Milton Avenue:geo:-89.6096644,39.8126692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240812T211553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T211553Z UID:10000321-1726597800-1726597800@dio.org SUMMARY:Prayer service commemorating the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata   DESCRIPTION:The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis\, along with Franciscan men and women throughout the world\, will commemorate the 800th anniversary of an important moment in St. Francis of Assisi’s life: when Francis received the stigmata. The Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Sept. 17 which is an estimated date of his receiving the wounds of Christ. On Sept. 17\, 2024\, the Sisters will host a Taizé Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church\, 4867 LaVerna Road\, Springfield. The Service is free and open to the public. Taizé Prayer\, a form of Christian prayer\, is a simple\, meditative form of worship\, calling participants to be mindful of Christ’s presence with chant-like songs\, silence\, readings\, and prayer.  \nSt. Francis of Assisi went to Mount La Verna\, east of Florence in Tuscany\, Italy\, in September 1224 for a retreat. During this time\, he prayed to share in Christ’s suffering and the answer came in a vision of a six-winged angel bearing the image of Christ crucified. As the angel departed\, the wounds of Christ’s crucifixion\, stigmata (nail marks through the hands and feet\, a piercing of the torso)\, appeared on Francis’ body and he bore those wounds for the remaining two years of his life. URL:https://dio.org/event/prayer-service-commemorating-the-800th-anniversary-of-st-francis-of-assisi-receiving-the-stigmata-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240801T192808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T194853Z UID:10000319-1726597800-1726597800@dio.org SUMMARY:Prayer service commemorating the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata DESCRIPTION:Springfield\, IL – The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis\, along with Franciscan men and women throughout the world\, will commemorate the 800th anniversary of an important moment in St. Francis of Assisi’s life: when Francis received the stigmata. The Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on September 17 which is an estimated date of his receiving the wounds of Christ. On September 17\, 2024\, the Sisters will host a Taizé Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church\, 4867 LaVerna Road\, Springfield. The Service is free and open to the public. Taizé Prayer\, a form of Christian prayer\, is a simple\, meditative form of worship\, calling participants to be mindful of Christ’s presence with chant-like songs\, silence\, readings\, and prayer. \nSt. Francis of Assisi went to Mount La Verna\, east of Florence in Tuscany\, Italy\, in September 1224 for a retreat. During this time\, he prayed to share in Christ’s suffering and the answer came in a vision of a six-winged angel bearing the image of Christ crucified. As the angel departed\, the wounds of Christ’s crucifixion\, stigmata (nail marks through the hands and feet\, a piercing of the torso)\, appeared on Francis’ body and he bore those wounds for the remaining two years of his life. URL:https://dio.org/event/prayer-service-commemorating-the-800th-anniversary-of-st-francis-of-assisi-receiving-the-stigmata/ LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi Church on the Grounds of Corpus Christi Priory\, 4875 LaVerna Rd.\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.8408586;-89.5618848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Francis of Assisi Church on the Grounds of Corpus Christi Priory 4875 LaVerna Rd. Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4875 LaVerna Rd.:geo:-89.5618848,39.8408586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240827T115134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T212006Z UID:10000322-1726417800-1726430400@dio.org SUMMARY:Andrew Dinner - Alton Deanery DESCRIPTION:Name: Andrew Dinner – Alton Deanery\nDate: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\nTime: 4:30pm-8pm\nLocation: Mother of Perpetual Help (200 N. Lange Ave.\, Maryville\, IL)\nCost: Free to attend\nDescription:This evening is for young men – juniors in high school up to those in their early thirties – who are interested in hearing more about the priesthood. No commitment implied\, just a chance to hear about how God has called other men to the priesthood and what it is like to be a priest.\nRegistration: Please RSVP to Fr. Rob Johnson (rjohnson@dio.org) by September 10th. URL:https://dio.org/event/andrew-dinner-alton-deanery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240812T154742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T154742Z UID:10000320-1726308000-1726308000@dio.org SUMMARY:Join Bishop Paprocki in prayer on National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children DESCRIPTION: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 in solidarity with over 50 other locations in the United States where the remains of aborted children are buried\, as well as at more than 100 sites where abortion victims are memorialized. It has been an annual national event since 2013. The primary purpose of this event is to mourn for the victims of abortion\, trusting in our Lord’s promise\, “Blessed are they who mourn\, for they will be comforted.” The aim to highlight the humanity of abortion victims by praying at their sites and inviting those involved in abortion to seek God’s healing and forgiveness. Locally\, the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children is hosted by the Springfield Right to Life Civic Committee and sponsored nationally by the Pro-Life Action League\, Priests for Life\, and Citizens for a Pro-Life Society. Come join us! URL:https://dio.org/event/join-bishop-paprocki-in-prayer-on-national-day-of-remembrance-for-aborted-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240827T170021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T170034Z UID:10000324-1726272000-1726358399@dio.org SUMMARY:Garden Party at Blessed Sacrament Springfield to celebrate the 100th Anniversary DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dio.org/event/garden-party-at-blessed-sacrament-springfield-to-celebrate-the-100th-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240905T135515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T163720Z UID:10000328-1726185600-1726271999@dio.org SUMMARY:Fully Alive: 6th Grade Vocation Day - Quincy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dio.org/event/fully-alive-6th-grade-vocation-day-quincy/ CATEGORIES:Vocations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240619T203333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T203333Z UID:10000313-1725649200-1725649200@dio.org SUMMARY:First Friday Concert series DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dio.org/event/first-friday-concert-series-2/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240829 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240626T174909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T211630Z UID:10000318-1724803200-1724889599@dio.org SUMMARY:Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women sponsoring national speakers DESCRIPTION: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 Deanery is the host)\, this is part of the group’s 95th annual convention called “Sent on Mission – Fortified by the Eucharist.” Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. at Ss. Mary and Joseph Church in Carlinville followed by 9 a.m. Mass with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki. The program will then follow at Lake Williamsville Retreat Center. Consult your parish office for registration forms or contact Teresa Goetten at 618-535-0555 or mtmgotten@gtec.com. URL:https://dio.org/event/national-speaker-of-the-wine-evangelization-ministry-and-national-singer-both-coming-to-carlinville/ LOCATION:Lake Williamson Retreat Center\, Cottonwood Lane\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States GEO:39.2518894;-89.8348325 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Williamson Retreat Center Cottonwood Lane Carlinville IL 62626 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cottonwood Lane:geo:-89.8348325,39.2518894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240619T203300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T203300Z UID:10000312-1722625200-1722625200@dio.org SUMMARY:First Friday Concert series DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dio.org/event/first-friday-concert-series/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20231201T192156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T192913Z UID:10000287-1721174400-1721606399@dio.org SUMMARY:National Eucharistic Congress DESCRIPTION: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 on mission for the life of the world. Tickets\, schedule\, speakers\, FAQ and more: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/. URL:https://dio.org/event/national-eucharistic-congress/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240528T134307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T134307Z UID:10000304-1720742400-1720828799@dio.org SUMMARY:Biking for Babies DESCRIPTION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\n524 East Lawrence Ave\, Springfield\nMass\, dinner\, witness talks\nMass – 5:00 PM \nFollowing 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 at: bevhoffman5@gmail.com URL:https://dio.org/event/biking-for-babies/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 524 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, United States GEO:39.7938015;-89.648891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 524 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield IL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=524 East Lawrence Avenue:geo:-89.648891,39.7938015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20231106T194838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T145047Z UID:10000285-1720396800-1720828799@dio.org SUMMARY:National Eucharistic Procession in our diocese DESCRIPTION: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 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is excited to be included in one of the four national routes (July 8-12) that finish in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. \nPilgrims can be a public witness of our faith by participating in the Eucharistic processions\, they can pray before our Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our churches\, grow in fellowship with their neighbors at dinners\, and hear powerful witness talks from the national eucharistic procession team as they share their experiences of taking Jesus across the nation. \nHere is the schedule: \n\nJuly 8: Collinsville and Alton\nJuly 9: Alton and Quincy\nJuly 10: Girard and Springfield\nJuly 11: Springfield and Effingham\nJuly 12: Effingham and Teutopolis\n\nTo see a more detailed schedule of times\, locations\, frequently asked questions\, how to register\, and more\, visit dio.org/procession. URL:https://dio.org/event/national-eucharistic-procession-in-our-diocese/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTSTAMP:20260606T183424 CREATED:20240530T153812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T155515Z UID:10000308-1718755200-1718841599@dio.org SUMMARY:50th Annual Day of Prayer for Life to be celebrated June 19 DESCRIPTION:By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN\nManaging Editor  \nTEUTOPOLIS — 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 to come and pray for renewed respect for all human life\, and reparation for our nation\, for allowing 65 million preborn human lives to be ended since 1973\, said Angie Esker\,  the chairperson of the Day of Prayer for Life and the chair of the St. Francis Social Concerns Committee. \nThe year’s Day of Prayer will begin with Mass at 8 a.m.\, followed by Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration. Following 10 hours of adoration by groups from a number of parishes from various towns\, organizations\, and the Knights of Columbus Councils\, Benediction will take place at 7 p.m.  In honor of the 50-year anniversary of the event\, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will be the celebrant of the closing Mass\, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow in St. Clare Hall\, which is adjoining to the church.  \nThe Day of Prayer was initially started thanks to the late Loretta (Mrs. Jack) Koester\, a board member of Effingham County Right to Life\, who was the main organizer of the event until her health began to fail. Koester was quoted as saying the day “was a prayerful day that is dedicated to end abortion and ask God’s forgiveness.”   \n Koester passed away on Feb. 9\, 2017\, at age 91. In addition to her husband\, Jack\, who was active in helping with the Day of Prayer\, there were many other faithful assistants to Koester in the early years\, most who have since passed away. \n“Loretta still played a major role in the 2016 Day of Prayer\, although her health was failing\,” said Esker. “She didn’t want to give it up totally until she couldn’t physically do it anymore.” A few years after her passing\, Koester’s grandson\, Father Dominic Vahling\, as a newly-ordained priest\, celebrated the closing Mass for the Day of Prayer. It was a moving day for those who knew and admired Koester.  \nKoester lived long enough to see Effingham Planned Parenthood permanently close their doors in the late summer of 2016. Of course\,  in June 2022 the United States Supreme Court issued its decision of Dobbs v. Jackson — overturning the decision of Roe v.. Wade\, which had declared abortion to be a constitutional right — restoring the ability of the states to ban abortions. Illinois\, of course\, still allows abortions.  \nEsker believes those who pray at the Annual Day of Prayer for Life have not given up. “I think ‘faithful in prayer for the protection of life’ is what we do\,” said Esker\, adding that they are praying for a return to the overall culture of life. “I know we may not always see the successes\, especially in our state of Illinois\, but as Mother Teresa said\, ‘God does not require that we be successful only that we be faithful’ and Hebrews 11:1 says\, ‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for\, the conviction of things not seen.’”  \nEsker said that the pro-life committee in Teutopolis is thankful for the generosity of the Franciscan pastors at St. Francis Church who have generously hosted the Day of Prayer for Life for the past 50 years. She adds that St. Francis Social Concerns Committee has also been instrumental in helping her with the details of the day.  \nThe Day of Prayer has spanned generations\, says Liz Kremer\, a board member of Effingham Area Right to Life who also helps with event. “My mom and dad were involved from the get-go. I was still in high school when Roe v. Wade happened\,” she said. “Through the years\, being pro-life has been engrained in our family. My two sisters\, me\, their kids\, and grandkids\, three generations are still in this fight.”  \nAbout the Day of Prayer\, another Effingham Area Right to Life board member Judy Repking\, concluded\, “We are the faithful storming the heavens with our prayers\, pleading for an end to abortion and for the protection of life.”  URL:https://dio.org/event/50th-annual-day-of-prayer-for-life-to-be-celebrated-june-19/ LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 203 East Main Street\, Teutopolis\, IL\, 62467\, United States GEO:39.1324309;-88.4711938 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Francis of Assisi 203 East Main Street Teutopolis IL 62467 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=203 East Main Street:geo:-88.4711938,39.1324309 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR