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Using his talent for the church
Springfield teen learning to play organ at Cathedral
Visitors from Ohio were at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield one afternoon this summer, admiring the stained-glass windows and striking beauty of the church. They were also given a rare treat: beautiful organ music, filling the church with rich sounds. Little did they know it was a 14-year-old playing, who had just picked up the organ in February.
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Deegee Kienstra’s faith story: Holy Spirit didn’t just bring her along for the ride
EDWARDSVILLE — On April 20, 2019, 42-year-old Deegee Kienstra of Edwardsville officially became Catholic, receiving three sacraments at the Easter Vigil at St. Mary Parish in Edwardsville: baptism, confirmation and Communion. The road to that powerful day is filled with moments where the Holy Spirit planted seeds of inspiration.
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Springfield K.C. council donates nearly 100,000 dollars
Springfield Catholic schools are big winners
It became a spectacle in Springfield week after week this past summer as thousands of people packed the Knights of Columbus Hall on Springfield’s west side and other satellite locations, hoping to be the big winner in the Knights of Columbus Council 364’s Big Raffle, which grew to 5,000. This, after the fund had been growing for two years because week after week, the person selected never correctly picked the jackpot square. (The game originally started with 100 squares, and each week one would be eliminated until the jackpot square was correctly chosen.) Finally,
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Sacrament of reconciliation and purification from sin - How to make a good confession
The first step in making a good confession is an examination of conscience that walks us through the Ten Commandments or other listings of sins. The examination of conscience asks penetrating questions that helps us to know ourselves and recognize our faults. If we do not examine our conscience, we may fail to realize our sins and weaknesses.
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Hey Father! In the Apostles’ Creed, I pray that I believe that Jesus “descended into hell.” What is that supposed to mean?
In the Apostles’ Creed, I pray that I believe that Jesus “descended into hell.” What is that supposed to mean?
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Bishop Paprocki's Public Schedule
Bishop Paprocki's public schedule for the weeks of October 13 and 20.
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Diocesan Datebook
Daily events occuring throughout the Diocese
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