About St. Frances Xavier Cabrini · Springfield, Illinois
St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Springfield, Illinois, was founded in 1947 to serve returning WWII veterans and their families, becoming a vital center for Catholic life for diverse ethnic communities, especially Italian and Eastern European immigrants who helped shape post-war Springfield. The parish honors Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized, as its patroness, modeling its mission on her compassion for the poor and immigrants. The parish actively supports the needy through food drives, homeless outreach, and international aid, including a 2018 donation of medical supplies to Kenya.
- Established
- 1947
- Patron
- Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Rector
- Rev. George Nellikunnel, S.A.C.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Why belong here
Join a parish deeply rooted in service to the poor and immigrants, offering ministries like food outreach, hospice care, and international aid. Parishioners have raised funds for global missions and provide daily care for the sick and homeless, embodying the spirit of Mother Cabrini’s compassion.
Mass times at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
About Us
Founded in 1947 to serve returning WWII veterans and their families, the parish became a center for Catholic life for diverse ethnic communities, especially Italian and Eastern European immigrants who helped shape post-war Springfield. The parish honors Mother Cabrini’s legacy of service to immigrants and the poor, continuing her mission through local outreach and global aid.
Parish Staff
- Rev. George Nellikunnel, S.A.C., Pastor
- Deacon James Dodge
- Marlene Keldermans, Administrative Assistant, Parish Nurse
- Madonna Jones, Director of Music
- Rick Schaub, Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor