Diocese of Springfield

MRN THIS WEEK: Fr. Chuck Edwards

December 22, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The new chaplain at the Illinois Veterans Home is a familiar face as Fr. Chuck Edwards returns to Quincy. The long-time priest was pastor at Quincy Notre Dame and has made several stops throughout the Springfield Diocese, but he says this assignment should be his last. Fr. Chuck talks about his role at the Vet’s…

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Preservation Commission reconsidering St. Boniface as local landmark; diocese says church is in disrepair

August 12, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission voted unanimously last week to continue its review of a resubmitted application to make St. Boniface Church, 641 Maine, a local landmark despite a request from the Diocese of Springfield for the commission to determine that further consideration of the application is “not warranted.” An application for landmark status…

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