St. Frances Cabrini Church

St. Frances Cabrini Parish is located on Springfield's eastern edge near I-55 at 1020 North Milton Ave. The parish was founded in 1947 as returning World War II veterans established families in the area. It served as a center for Catholic life for diverse ethnic communities, particularly Italian and Eastern European immigrants who contributed to Springfield's post-war growth through building homes and businesses. The parish is named after St. Frances Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized. She was an Italian immigrant who founded hospitals and orphanages to serve waves of immigrants entering the United States before World War I. The parish continues her legacy of service to Springfield's poor through various charitable activities including cooking for the homeless, supporting food outlets for those in need, and providing care for the sick and dying. Parishioners have demonstrated significant commitment to mission work, raising $25,000 in six weeks to send a 40-foot container of medical supplies to Kenya through Franciscan Mission Outreach.

Address

1020 N Milton Ave, Springfield, IL 62702

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+1-217-522-8555

Last updated August 2026

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