Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the call to say “yes” to God’s presence in our lives. As the Church hears the prophecy of Emmanuel, “God is with us,” Bishop Paprocki points to the faithful yes of Mary and Joseph and invites us to consider how we are called to bear Christ to others as we prepare for Christmas. Watch the full video at: https://ow.ly/YfHj50XME71 | United States Conference of Catholic Bisho

Pray along! Every corner of our diocese has a part in this Rosary as we honor Mary on the feast of the Immaculate Conception and for a Eucharistic revival as we launch the Year of the Eucharist! #eucharisticrevival #catholic #Mary #rosary | Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

School update: Bishop Paprocki announces that our diocese does, indeed, plan to be open for classes with students and teachers together in the classroom as-usual in August, and our administrators are working hard to ensure we can do so safely. #CatholicSchools | Diocese of Springfield in Illinois