Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:diocese
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Catholic_Church
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| gptkbp:alliance |
Marriage preparation courses offered
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| gptkbp:annualEvent |
Diocesan Annual Appeal
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| gptkbp:approves |
Confirmation_programs_available
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| gptkbp:attendance |
Encourages prayer groups
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| gptkbp:bishop |
gptkb:Thomas_John_Paprocki
none Several bishops since establishment |
| gptkbp:cathedral |
gptkb:Cathedral_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
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| gptkbp:charityWork |
gptkb:Catholic_Relief_Services
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| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Community outreach programs
Focuses on outreach to the poor |
| gptkbp:community_service |
gptkb:Catholic_Charities_of_the_Diocese_of_Springfield_in_Illinois
Encourages community service |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Organizes community events
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Adult faith formation programs
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Offers spiritual direction services
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| gptkbp:diocese |
around 130
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| gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations |
Various_Christian_denominations
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| gptkbp:education |
Diocesan schools
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| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Promotes environmental stewardship
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| gptkbp:established |
1853
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| gptkbp:funding |
Conducts fundraising events
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the oldest dioceses in Illinois
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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| gptkbp:interagencyCooperation |
Engages in interfaith dialogue
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Springfield,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:minister |
gptkb:Msgr._David_J._Hoefler
gptkb:Sacred_Heart-Griffin_High_School Diocesan priests Provides pastoral care services Supports family life ministry |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Local and international missions
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| gptkbp:population |
approximately 130,000 Catholics
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| gptkbp:religion |
Various religious orders present
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| gptkbp:retreats |
Offers spiritual retreats
Offers retreats for clergy Various retreat centers available |
| gptkbp:sacraments |
gptkb:Roman_Rite
Administers all seven sacraments Provides sacramental preparation programs Hosts various liturgical celebrations |
| gptkbp:services |
Provides counseling services
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| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Promotes social justice initiatives
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Promotes sacred music in liturgy
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| gptkbp:suffraganDioceses |
gptkb:Archdiocese_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:territory |
Central_Illinois
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| gptkbp:training |
Organizes youth camps
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
Provides volunteer opportunities
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| gptkbp:website |
www.dio.org
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
Develops youth leadership skills
Various youth programs available Diocesan_Youth_Ministry |