Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Springfield, IL

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Cathedral Concerts

We welcome you to the 2025 Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, IL. We welcome guests from across the Springfield region and beyond. We invite talented local and national musicians to this sacred space. The music that we perform will engage all your senses and provide an opportunity for spiritual and cultural enrichment. The concert series is open to anyone and at no cost.

Upcoming Concert

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES

Join us in the Cathedral for a First Friday Concert! May’s concert will feature Kyle Jones, Classical Saxophone, and Jessica Koebbe, Piano. The First Friday Concert Series is sponsored by the Staab Family, directed by Mark Gifford, and is free and open to the public. All are welcome!
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 7:00 PM

May (2)

Event Calendar

2025 First Friday Concerts

May 2, 2025
Saxophone Concert

June 6, 2025
Upcoming Young Artists

September 5, 2025
"Ritual Action"
Woodwind Trio

October 3, 2025
Jelani Eddington
Pipe Organ Pops!

November 7, 2025
Dual Piano
Damien Kaplan and Mark Gifford

Past Events

2024 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

February 2, 2024 - The Land of Lincoln Chorus

March 1, 2024 - Justin Johnson, Baritone

April 5, 2024 - The Durufle' Requiem - Millikin University Choir

May 3, 2024 - UIS Choir

June 7, 2024 - Broadway in the Atrium

August 2, 2024 - Ethan Heinzel, Organ/Piano

September 6, 2024 - Hymn Stylings of Mark Gifford, Piano

October 4, 2024 - Duo 220

November 1, 2024 - Damien Kaplan & Mark Gifford

Other Music at the Cathedral

January 12, 2024 - Millikin University Choir Concert

September 21, 2024 - Cantus

2023 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

February 3, 2023 -Elizabeth Farris Byerline, Soprano

March 3, 2023 - Dr. Nichol DelGiorno, Organ & Soprano

March 31, 2023 - Lenten Choir Concert

May 5, 2023 - Fanfares and Flourishes Aaron Duncan, Trumpet & Mark Gifford, Organ

June 2, 2023 - Adam Chlebek, Organ

August 4, 2023 - Trevor Good, Organ

September 1, 2023 - Arboretum:  Woodwind Duet

October 6, 2023 - Joseph Welch, Piano

November 3, 2023 - Dual Piano with Damien Kaplan and Mark Gifford

Other Music at the Cathedral

January 14, 2023 - Millikin University Choir Concert

2022 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

February 18, 2022 - Leon Lewis-Nicol, Jazz Piano

March 4, 2022 - Joe Kath, Celtic Violin

April 1, 2022 - Logan Campbell, Bass - Baritone

May 6, 2022 - Priestly Praise - Men in Black

June 3, 2022 - Young Musicians

August 5, 2022 - Beautiful Brass, Featuring Bill Mitchell & Jaime Escatel, Trombone Duet

September 2, 2022 - Nathan Laube, Organ

October 7, 2022 - Diane Dietz, Soprano

November 4, 2022 - Damien Kaplan & Mark Gifford, Dual Piano

Other Music at the Cathedral

December 11, 2022 - Advent Lessons and Carols

2021 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

August 6, 2021 - Brass at the Cathedral

September 3, 2021 - Young Musicians - Local High School and College Musicians

October 1, 2021 - Christine Brewer

November 5, 2021 - Damien Kaplan, Vibraphone & Mark Gifford, Piano

Music at the Cathedral

December 12, 2021 - Advent Lessons and Carols

December 27, 2021 - Carols at Noon

 

2020 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

January 8, 2020 - Millikin University Choir

February 7, 2020 - Jaime Escatel

March 6 , 2020 - Julia Kay Jamieson

2019 Concerts Expand

First Friday Concerts

March 1, 2019 - Oboist, Bradley Cardella, and soprano, Kara Mernaugh, with accompaniment by Mark Gifford

May 3, 2019 - Mr. Kamen Petkov

June 7, 2019 - Edward Donathan, Ethan Heinzel, Mitchel Goldberg, Edward Donathan, The Sound Four Quartet, Ava Southern

August 2, 2019 - Bill Mitchell, Mark Gifford

September 6, 2019 - Debbie Ross, Mark Gifford, Roger Holmes, Rhett Bradley

November 1, 2019 -Lincoln Land String Quartet

 

Gallery

Mark Staab; Kamen Petkov, Violin; PJ Staab; Mark Gifford
Mark Staab; Kamen Petkov, Violin; PJ Staab; Mark Gifford
Mark Gifford; Jay Landers, Accordion
Mark Gifford; Jay Landers, Accordion
Kara Mernaugh, Soprano; Mark Gifford; Brad CarDella, Oboe
Kara Mernaugh, Soprano; Mark Gifford; Brad CarDella, Oboe
Julia Kay Jamieson, Harp; Mark Gifford
Julia Kay Jamieson, Harp; Mark Gifford
Mark Gifford; Bishop Paprocki; Dan Miller
Mark Gifford; Bishop Paprocki; Dan Miller
Millikin University Choral
Millikin University Choral
Springfield Choral Society and Orchestra
Springfield Choral Society and Orchestra
Logan Campbell, Bass-Baritone; Christine Brewer, Soprano; Mark Gifford
Logan Campbell, Bass-Baritone; Christine Brewer, Soprano; Mark Gifford
Mark Gifford; Lukas Hassler; Bishop Paprocki; Father House
Mark Gifford; Lukas Hassler; Bishop Paprocki; Father House
 Trevor, Mark, Sol, Ethan, Ameila, Tanner, Addy - Young Musicians
Trevor, Mark, Sol, Ethan, Ameila, Tanner, Addy - Young Musicians
Joe Kath, Celtic Violin
Joe Kath, Celtic Violin
J.R. Neutel, standing and Dr. Frederick Hohman, seated.

J.R. is the President of the Reuter Organ Company that built and installed our pipe organ. Fred is the organist who played our dedication concert.
J.R. Neutel, standing and Dr. Frederick Hohman, seated. J.R. is the President of the Reuter Organ Company that built and installed our pipe organ. Fred is the organist who played our dedication concert.
Beautiful Brass - Jamie Escatel; Mark Gifford; Bill Mitchell
Beautiful Brass - Jamie Escatel; Mark Gifford; Bill Mitchell
Mark Gifford; Jantzen Eddington; Nathan Laube; Terry Lutz; Mark Eddington
Mark Gifford; Jantzen Eddington; Nathan Laube; Terry Lutz; Mark Eddington

Liturgy

Sunday Masses (unless noted differently in weekly bulletin)
Saturday Evening Vigil – 4:00PM
Sunday – 7:00AM, 10:00AM and 5:00PM

Weekday Masses (unless noted differently in weekly bulletin)
Monday thru Friday – 7:00AM and 5:15PM
Saturday – 8:00AM

Reconciliation (Confessions)
Monday thru Friday – 4:15PM to 5:00PM
Saturday – 9:00AM to 10:00AM and 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Sunday – 4:00PM to 4:45PM

Adoration
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 4:00PM to 5:00PM

 

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Parish Information

Parish Address
524 East Lawrence Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62703

Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday – 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Fridays – CLOSED

Parish Phone
(217) 522-3342

Parish Fax
(217) 210-0136

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