On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox honored Chicago native and fan Pope Leo XIV with a papal miter giveaway that grew to more than 40,000 fans for a sellout crowd. The White Sox marketing team collaborated early on with Chicago priest Father Tom Hurley to pull off the...
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
On Saturday, August 15, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of its diocese (Aug. 24, 1956) during the first-ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress to be held at the West Plains Civic Center. The day will feature a...
Pope Leo and Archbishop Coakley Reflect on the Knights of Columbus Commitment to Unity, Charity, and Patriotism
During the Knights of Columbus’ 144th Supreme Convention in Denver August 4-6, Pope Leo XIV called on the Knights to be “prophets of harmony” by promoting the virtues of unity and charity. “I express deep gratitude for your orders, continued generosity to the less...
Public Prayer and Witness to Stand with Migrants
Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell warmly invites the faithful and all those who wish to come together in prayerful solidarity and support for migrants, immigrants, and refugees. This event is intended to be a peaceful and prayerful gathering that raises awareness of the...
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
On Saturday, August 15, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of its diocese (Aug. 24, 1956) during the first-ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress to be held at the West Plains Civic Center. The day will feature a...
Pope Leo’s Patriotic Interview: “I Have Great Love for America”
During a recent interview, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the aspects of America that he loves and the country’s history of welcoming migrants. When asked what he thinks of being the first “American Pope,” Pope Leo clarified that he thinks of himself more “as the Pope who...





