Cathedral campaign a success

I'm very happy to say that the Built on Faith, Renewed in Hope campaign to restore the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois' Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception has succeeded overwhelmingly.

Shaun Riedell, director of the diocesan Office for Stewardship and Development, said that the Built in Faith, Renewed in Hope campaign is close to completion, with $9.28 million pledged. Over $2.1 million has already been paid.

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The Built on Faith, Renewed in Hope campaign's original goal was to raise a total of $7 million dollars. Over $2 million was raised from Cathedral parishioners and major donors; the remainder was raised from Catholics in parishes in the 28 counties of the Springfield diocese [more].

Let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the generosity and faith of the people whose goodness has made this dream a reality.