Would you like to be among the first to know when Pope Benedict XVI names a new bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois? Simply signup below to receive a text message notification just moments after the announcement is made public.
Traditionally, the Vatican Press Office makes announcements of episcopal appointments at noon Rome time (5 a.m. Illinois time). The information is simultaneously released from the office of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, based in Washington, D.C.
Once the announcement is made public, we will send out a massive text message with the name of the individual who will serve as our new shepherd. Additonally, individuals can receive the notification by
- Signing up for the Digital Edition of Catholic Times if you are a subscriber at ct.dio.org/gogreen
- Joining the Diocesan Facebook Fan page
- Signing up to receive email updates from the Diocese
