Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — Attraction in Springfield

I just called the front office and asked them if they could possibly help find a plumber that might help a stage four cancer patient with getting running water to their toilet in their house. Looking for a little sympathy thinking that a church might actually help being they had so many people in their parish there might possibly be a plumber within there. She was unwilling to help as a matter of fact she told me to call a plumber these people don’t have any money they are dealing with stage four cancer and he is going to be dying within the year he needs a running toilet just needed a little bit of help from someone. I thought the churches helped their community especially for something like this. I am thoroughly disgusted with the way the lady handle this. I wasn’t asking for money I was asking her to get the word out asking for a plumber that would not have cost her or the church one penny it would’ve been a good natured thing to do and they were unwilling to help one bit they did not want to lift one finger. Shame on you! Shame on you shame on you!!! You should be ashamed...

A beautiful, restful place of prayer. Confessions and Mass are offered daily. Sometimes I enjoy just coming to sit and pray in the middle of a hectic day. For the art inclined, the mosaics are okay but the windows are worth a stop. Many depict events in the history of the diocese and have themes and images somewhat unexpected for a church. The organ was just refurbished and offers great, full sound to accompany either Mass or one of the concerts offered...

An absolutely beautiful Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. It is the home of our Bishop Thomas John Paprocki. I would invite anyone interested to attend one of the Masses held there either on weekdays or weekends. Easy access. Friendly parishioners. Close to downtown. I'm not well versed in church design, so I can't describe it properly. Well worth the...