Visit the Cathedral in Springfield or Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Alton, receive an indulgence! – The diocesan-wide Year of the Eucharist going on now has a heavenly treasure of our Catholic faith attached to it. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki received permission from the Holy See, granting a plenary indulgence to those who make a…

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry will NOT be open Saturday, April 1, but the Clothes Closet will be having a rummage sale beginning at 8 AM.

Join us for Mass and prayer on April 2, 2023   Mass 8 am Mother of Dolors Church 322 N. 7th Street 9:00 am House of the Immaculate 322 N. 8th St Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Guided Meditation Prayer Teams Time for Private Prayer and Adoration

Saturday, April 1st—The Passion of the Christ 10 am Starmax Theater. We have rented the Starmax movie theater in Vandalia to watch The Passion of the Christ at 10 am. It will last two hours. No cost, donations accepted. Consider preparing for Holy Week by watching this portrayal of the Passion and Death of Jesus.…

Illinois March for Life in Springfield – The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois invites you to join us for the Illinois March for Life, Tuesday, March 21.  The day will start with Mass, 10:00 am, Sangamon Auditorium, on the UIS Campus, 1 University Plaza, Springfield.  At noon, the Illinois March for Life will hold a rally…

The Mattoon Deanery Council of Catholic Women, meeting is Thursday, March 9, at Our Sorrowful Mothers Ministry at 318 North 8th Street. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Parish Center located at 705 W St. Clair, Vandalia. Register and leave your wrapped ‘White Elephant” gift at the Parish Center. Walk across the street for…

Join us for Mass and prayer on March 4, 2023   Mass ~ 8 am Mother of Dolors Church 322 N. 7th Street 9:00 am House of the Immaculate 322 N. 8th Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Guided Meditation Prayer Teams Time for Private Prayer and Adoration

Free episode of The Chair highlights the rich story of our diocese from yesterday to today – The story of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is featured in an episode of The Chair, a television series celebrating the best of Catholicism in the United States. From the physical beauty of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield…

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet requested donations for March: peanut butter, jelly, cereal, jello, pudding, saltine/oyster crackers, oatmeal, canned veggies/fruit, soups, potatoes (boxed or packaged), tuna, canned ravioli, hamburger helper, tuna helper, macaroni and cheese, pancake mix, syrup ALL donations are appreciated. Please contact Patty Sneed with any questions.

Father Seth will hear confessions at 6 PM each Friday during Lent at Mother of Dolors church.