Diocesan Pastoral Directory

Vahling, V.J., Very Rev. Dominic B. Catholic Pastoral Center, 1615 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62702 Residence: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 524 E. Lawerence Ave., Springfield, IL 62703

Cellular: (217) 994-3966 E-mail: dvahling@dio.org

Born: March 9, 1994. Ordained: June 19, 2020. Parochial Vicar: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, 2020-2022. Co-Chaplain: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Springfield, 2020-2022.Graduate Studies in Canon Law: St. Paul’s University, Ottawa,Canada, 2022-present. Part time teaching as a member of the Theology Faculty: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Springfield, 2022-2024. Chaplain: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Springfield, 2022-2024. Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop: 2025-present. Priest-Secretary to the Diocesan Bishop, 2025-present. Vicar Judicial: 2025-present. Episcopal Delegate for Matrimonial Concerns: 2025-present. Director: Canonical and Pastoral Services, 2025-present. College of Consultors: 2025-present.

Weltin, Rev. Richard W. 441 Shoreline Drive, Decatur, IL 62521

Telephone: (217) 855-2425 E-mail: rweltin@dio.org

Born: July 8, 1949. Ordained: May 28, 1983. Parochial Vicar: St. Anthony of Padua, Effingham, and Teacher: St. Anthony High School, 1983-1987; Parochial Vicar: Blessed Sacrament, Springfield, 1987. Pastor: St. Elizabeth, Robinson, and Our Lady of Lourdes, Oblong, 1987 2001; Our Lady of Lourdes, Decatur, 2001-2020; St. Thomas the Apostle, Decatur, 2008-2020. Pastor Emeritus: Our Lady of Lourdes, Decatur, and St. Thomas the Apostle, Decatur, 2020-present.

White, Rev. Jayke A. Mailing Address: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, P.O. Box 764, Effingham, IL 62401-0764 Church Address: 101 E. Virginia, Effingham, IL 62401 Residence: 417 N. Third St., Effingham, IL 62401 Office: (217) 347-7129 E-mail: jwhite@dio.org Born: October 7, 1996. Ordained: May 25, 2024. Parochial Vicar: St. Anthony of Padua, Effingham, 2024-present.

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