BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024349 CREATED:20250331T145458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T145701Z UID:10000496-1746266400-1746266400@dio.org SUMMARY:Springfield Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women meeting DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will meet on Saturday\, May 3\, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church\, in the Parish Center\, 1345 N. 6th Street\, Springfield. Sr. Mary Ellen Backes OSU will speak about the Water For Women program. Lunch will be served with a $5 suggested donation. A business meeting and tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield are also on the agenda. If you have any pop tabs saved\, please bring them with you. All women are invited to attend! RSVP by April 27th to Diane Mounce\, St. Joe’s Pastoral Council Secretary\, 217-971-2350\, voice and text. Find us on Facebook: Springfield in IL Deanery\, Council of Catholic Women: www.facebook.com/groups/561791791821229. Thank you! URL:https://dio.org/event/springfield-deanery-of-the-diocesan-council-of-catholic-women-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024349 CREATED:20250313T170839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T152704Z UID:10000488-1746367200-1746367200@dio.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical celebration of the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\, 2:00 pm \nWhere: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, Springfield\, Illinois \nWhat: Bishop Paprocki will host an ecumenical celebration of the 1700th  Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. You are invited to celebrate the Creed we pray each Sunday and unites with most of the Christians in the world. \n\nRSVP\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Church(Required)City(Required)How many guests are in your party(Required)Email Address(Required) URL:https://dio.org/event/ecumenical-celebration-of-the-1700th-anniversary-of-the-council-of-nicaea/ 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:20250504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250428T152245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T152245Z UID:10000502-1746374400-1746374400@dio.org SUMMARY:Prayer Service for Pope Francis and the Conclave DESCRIPTION:The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are holding a public prayer to honor the life of Pope Francis and to pray for the Spirit’s intercession in the search for his successor. They would be honored to welcome you. Please join them\, if you can at 4:00 p.m.\, Sunday May 4 at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel\, 1237 W. Monroe St. in Springfield. The service will be about 30 minutes\, and Sister Joanne Delehanty will preach. There is no registration required. If you would like to extend an invitation for others to join us\, they might want to see the story on our website. URL:https://dio.org/event/prayer-service-for-pope-francis-and-the-conclave/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250211T190331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T200534Z UID:10000360-1746385200-1746385200@dio.org SUMMARY:Attend special Holy Hour for vocations in Springfield May 4 in Decatur DESCRIPTION:Come pray for holy vocations to the priesthood\, religious life\, and marriage during a holy hour at Holy Family Parish in Decatur on Sunday\, May 4 at 7 p.m. There will be adoration before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and confession will be available. You can pray vocation-specific prayers\, a Rosary\, or whatever you like. Benediction will close the Holy Hour. A short homily on discerning vocations will also be given. URL:https://dio.org/event/attend-special-holy-hour-for-vocations-in-springfield-may-4-in-decatur/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T173000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250325T174624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T174624Z UID:10000495-1746552600-1746552600@dio.org SUMMARY:Attend WDCR's 14th Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:WDCR Decatur Catholic Radio\, an affiliate of Relevant Radio\, invites you to attend their annual dinner on Tuesday\, May 6 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center (1400 Mount Zion Parkway) at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening with family and friends\, a delicious meal\, and hear from keynote speaker\, Father Francis Hoffman\, better known as Father Rocky\, who is the executive director and CEO of Relevant Radio and the host of Family Rosary Across America. The cost is $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8. For reservations\, call WDCR at 217-464-1099 or go to wdcrradio.com. URL:https://dio.org/event/attend-wdcrs-14th-annual-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250324T184650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T153141Z UID:10000494-1748080800-1748080800@dio.org SUMMARY:Come and support our (almost) priests! Attend Ordination Mass May 24 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come to the ordination Mass of Deacons Ryan Kehoe and Charlie Delano to the priesthood on Saturday\, May 24 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Celebrated by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki\, most of our priests and deacons from across the diocese and these two men’s family and friends will be there. \nCome\, show your support for these soon-to-be priests\, to pray for their vocation\, and to pray for holy vocations to the priesthood and religious life. A reception hosted by the Good Shepherd Society for Priestly Vocations will be held after the Mass. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deacon Ryan Kehoe\n \n \n \n \n \n Deacon Charles Delano URL:https://dio.org/event/come-and-support-our-almost-priests-attend-ordination-mass-may-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T090000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250429T162348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T153200Z UID:10000503-1748250000-1748250000@dio.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day Field Mass DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION!\nDue to the forecast for inclement weather throughout the weekend and on Monday\, the Memorial Day Field Mass on May 26 has been moved to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located at 504 East Lawrence Avenue. Mass will begin at 9:00 am. The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki will be the principal celebrant. Accompanying Bishop Paprocki in procession will be local priests and members of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. URL:https://dio.org/event/memorial-day-field-mass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T173000 DTSTAMP:20260608T024350 CREATED:20250428T135726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T135811Z UID:10000501-1748691000-1748712600@dio.org SUMMARY:Springfield Catholic Schools 8th Grade Graduate Recognition Event & Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday May 31st\, 2025 at 1130am\, to celebrate the milestone achievement by your 8th grade graduating class from our Springfield area Catholic Schools. This event is an opportunity for us to recognize all 8th graders for establishing roots in Catholic Education and to wish them continued success. \nAt the event\, graduates will receive a free wristband for unlimited carnival rides from Noon-4pm. Family and friends are encouraged to attend along with the 8th grade class. The event will open with a prayer\, a brief talk to the graduates and a collective class picture. Mass is held at 430pm for all wishing to attend. \nWe ask that the students wear their school colors (past\, present or future) and arrive by 1130am. Additional details are listed below and in the informational flyers provided. We hope to see everyone there and to make this an annual tradition in celebrating our valued Catholic Education. \n\nWho? \nCatholic Schools’ 8th Grade Graduates\, Family and Friends\nWhen?\nSaturday May 31st\, 2025\nWhere?\nUnder the Big Tent at\nLittle Flower Catholic School\n900 Stevenson Dr\, Springfield\, IL 62703\nWhat?\n\n1130am – Arrive\n1135am – Opening Prayer\n1140am – Recognition Speech\n1145am – Combined 8th grade class picture (wear school colors)\n1155am – 8th graders receive wrist bands\n1200pm – Rides\, music\, fun and games\n400pm – Unlimited rides end\n430pm – Mass @ 430 in Little Flower Church\n\n\nHow?\nFood and drink are available for purchase\nAdditional carnival wristbands may be purchased for $25 or individual rides are $3 each URL:https://dio.org/event/springfield-catholic-schools-8th-grade-graduate-recognition-event-celebration/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR