Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

06/04/2026

He has a unique story to his vocation as a priest. A widower, has three children, was a former EMT, and loves being on the water. Join us on this One Mile Talk with Fr. Bruce Scott!

06/01/2026

This week on Motivational Monday, Fr. Zach reflects on the incredible witness of St. Charles Lwanga and the Ugandan Martyrs — men whose faith remained unshaken even in the face of persecution and death.

St. Charles reminds us that true courage comes from trusting God completely. His witness challenges us to ask: how boldly do we live our faith in everyday life?

05/30/2026

Meet the Couri family and owners of LaGondala Spaghetti House in Decatur, IL on this episode of Diocesan Dish!

05/29/2026

✝️ In 2002, Pope St. John Paul II published an apostolic letter adding the Luminous mysteries to the Rosary. Can you believe we've been praying the Luminous mysteries for almost a quarter of a century now?

05/28/2026

Fr. Steven Thompson has a unique background when it comes to his priestly vocation. Learn more on this One Mile Talk!

05/27/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, communicate, and live — but what does the Church have to say about protecting human dignity in an AI-driven world? 🤖✝️

In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, Pope Leo XIV reflects on technology, humanity, and the responsibilities we share as people of faith in a rapidly changing world.

Read more about why this message matters — not just for the future, but for today:
🔗go.dio.org/w57

📸 Credit: Vatican Media | Image composition: EWTN News

By Hannah BrockhausEWTN News Now that Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, has been public, Catholics around the world have been digesting it, talking about it, and thinking about how…

05/26/2026

This week on Motivational Monday, Fr. Zach reflects on the beautiful title of Mary, Mother of the Church. 🙏

Mary desires to lead each of us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ — the source of true peace, joy, and fulfillment. As members of the Church, we are never alone. We have a Mother who continually prays for us and points us toward Heaven.

Take a few moments to be encouraged in your faith and reminded of God’s love for you through the care of our Blessed Mother.

05/23/2026

Learn what an adlimina visit is and hear the story of when and how Bishop Thomas John Paprocki personally met Pope Francis!

05/23/2026

Congratulations to the newly ordained Deacon Padrick Mulligan!

Please join us in praying for Deacon Padrick as he begins this new chapter of ministry and service to the Church. May God continue to guide and strengthen him as he responds to the call to serve Christ and His people.

“Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” 🙏