The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois provides eligible employees with a defined benefit pension plan. This plan is intended to be used in combination with Social Security benefits and personal resources to provide the employee with supplemental income upon retirement. After a specified period of employment, this plan provides the employee with supplemental income upon retirement. After a specified period of employment, this plan provides the employee with a vested interest related to his/her length of employment. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois contributes on the employee’s behalf to the plan.

Eligibility and benefit plan provisions are available from the Director of the Office for Insurance and Benefits. In the event of any conflict in the description of any plan, the official plan documents, which are available for the employee’s review, shall govern. If the employee has any questions, or to obtain more information about the pension program, consult with the Director of the Office for Insurance and Benefits at the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Catholic Pastoral Center.