A Peek at My Springfield Trip

Joe Paprocki Comings & Goings

Over the past few days, I’ve enjoyed a visit to Springfield, IL, for the installation of my brother Tom as bishop. We had a wonderful time and it was a fantastic celebration. Here are a few pics.

In the sacristy after the Installation Mass with just part of the family.

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A visit from Abraham Lincoln at the reception at the Old State Capitol

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Celebrating the Blackhawks Stanley Cup with part of my family, including Mom (just holding the cigars, not smoking!)

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Smoking the celebratory cigars with son Mike, sister Ann, and brother Al

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Enjoying a moment with Blackhawks hall-of-famer Stan Mikita who came to the installation Mass. Look at the faces of my nephews!

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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