Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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With joy and hope, growing Norbertine abbey to launch new community in Illinois
The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will... Read more
Chicago priests serving in Springfield will celebrate Novus Ordo on First Sundays
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has instituted regulations on members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius serving... Read more
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome
Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016. Read more
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Springfield, Illinois bishop won't deny Mass to mask-less Catholics
The bishop of Springfield in Illinois is requesting that parishioners wear masks to Mass in compliance with a recent state... Read more
Ex-seminarian's lawsuit resurrects 'orgy' allegation against Omaha archbishop George Lucas
Archbishop George Lucas' previous diocese denies an orgy took place and stands by the findings of its internal investigation, which... Read more
Springfield bishop dispenses parishes from restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass
The bishop of Springfield in Illinois on Monday dispensed two parish churches in his diocese from an article of a... Read more
Some Illinois dioceses permit reception of Communion on tongue
The Bishop of Peoria last week permitted priests in his diocese to distribute Communion on the tongue, as the Archdiocese... Read more
Bishop Paprocki provides pastoral guide on gender identity
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois issued a pastoral guide last month regarding diocesan policies on gender identity, expounding... Read more
Illinois lawmakers aim to repeal parental notification for minors' abortions
The move follows the enactment of a state law recognizing a “fundamental right” to abortion in the state. Read more
Change your heart, change your abortion votes, Bishop Paprocki tells Sen Durbin
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois has reiterated that U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin should not receive Holy Communion due... Read more
