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WELCOME!
Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.,
welcomes you to the Catholic
Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
The Diocesan Development Fund campaign begins Sunday, May 6, 2012.
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HHS Mandate
"The recent HHS mandate that Catholics and other people of faith act against their consciences by providing insurance coverage for contraceptives, sterilizations, and drugs with abortifacient effects is of grave concern to many, including believers who are not Catholic."
To learn more about the HHS Mandate and what you can do, visit the Conscience Protection section of the USCCB web site by clicking here.
Response from Bishop James V. Johnston
"Prayer for Religious Liberty". >> click for prayer
Contact Senator Roy Blunt
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ON THE WAY
Bishop James V. Johnston
Diocesan Youth Conference and Rally for Religious Liberty
“Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” —Rom 12:2
The faith of our youth
This past weekend (March 23-25), our diocese held its annual Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) in West Plains. More than 300 of our teenagers attended this weekend of prayer, conferences, fun, friendship, and worship. It was especially encouraging to see that some of the parishes with the greatest attendance were among our smallest. The DYC is special to me not only because of the positive impact it has on many of our young Catholics, but also because it brings back fond personal memories. Four years ago, as I was making my way across the diocese to Springfield on the weekend before my consecration as bishop, I stopped at the conference and received a warm and enthusiastic reception! >>Read More