Springfield’s Catholic Bishop will lead a noon hour prayer rally today in support of religious liberty.
The gathering is part of a nationwide movement organized by Catholic bishops across the U.S. called the “Fortnight for Freedom,” which urges clergy and lay people to work actively to defend religious freedom.
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki has been a vocal critic of President Obama and Governor Pat Quinn on issues ranging from insurance mandates to cover birth control to civil unions and same-sex marriage.
Paprocki will lead the rally today at the Abraham Lincoln statue on the east side of the State Capitol, starting at noon.
