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Official Decree on pastoral activities in the Diocese of Jefferson City

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Joyful Servants Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order canonically established in Jefferson City

A Franciscan understanding of joy is profoundly different from the world’s. “St. Paul tells us that ‘we preach Jesus Christ crucified,’ so your joy will be a crucified …

U.M. President Dr. Mun Choi visits Columbia Newman Center

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The president of the University of Missouri sees the St. Thomas More Newman Center as a powerful resource not just for Catholics, but …

SSM Health, Quorum Health sign letter of intent to explore sale of Jefferson City hospital

As representatives of SSM Health and Quorum Health Corporation announced their intent to explore a sale of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital–Jefferson City, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight looks …

RIP Sr. Alice O’Brien OSB, 75, formerly of Columbia monastery

Sr. Alice O’Brien OSB (1945-2020) RIP Sr. Alice O’Brien OSB, 75, formerly of Columbia monastery Benedictine Sister Alice O’Brien, 75, who had been a member …

Priest offers dedication prayer for Cole County Bicentennial Monument

Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general for the Jefferson City diocese, offered the following prayer Nov. 7 during the dedication ceremony for the Cole County Centennial Monument outside the …

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Mark Saucier

Saucier — Life and limb The sister of some friends had been living with cancer for years. Last week, they separated: the cancer went its way, and she went God’s. The end was no surprise, and she chose to spend her …

Saucier — Extended family My father died 10 years ago on Oct. 4. We make what we can of a death, and so it seemed fitting that a man who loved the land and animals would take his earthly leave on the feast of St. Francis …

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Parishes and schools

Msgr. Makarewicz explores challenging message of pope’s new encyclical CLICK HERE to read the full text of “Fratelli Tutti." Eight hundred years ago, God sent a poor man who had been rich to help rebuild a Church and a society that were falling into ruin. It …

FR. SECRIST — Regarding the importance of having a Funeral Mass Holy Mother Church will soon be asking us all to pray with the Church triumphant in heaven on All Saints Day and to pray for the Church suffering on All Souls Day. And so as we continue to fight the …

Young people eager to take up pope’s challenge to ‘run ahead’ Young Catholics have made it clear that they want to be active in their parishes and participate fully in the life of the Church. But “the way things are” often makes that …

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Official Decree of Appointments

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, makes the following appointments: CURIAL ASSIGNMENTS Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Higley, from Adjutant …

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National & World News

Summary of Vatican’s McCarrick report cites lack of serious investigations of rumors

Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to rise up the Catholic hierarchical … Read More

Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi

Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says

CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Encyclical highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says

CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. CLICK HERE to read the full text of the pope’s new encyclical. … Read More

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Missouri Catholic Conference

Missouri’s Catholic bishops issue statement on passage of Amendment 2, expanding Medicaid

Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops, in their role as officers of the Missouri Catholic Conference, issued the following statement on … Read More

Missouri’s Catholic bishops support Amendment 2 for Medicaid expansion in the state

Much has changed since Freeburg native Father Sylvester Bauer helped establish what is now Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View … Read More

Pro-life setbacks call for prayer, vigilance

Three recent developments that could lead to a resurgence in the number of abortions in Missouri highlight the danger of relying on … Read More

Missouri's Catholic bishops issue statement on the death of George Floyd and its aftermath

The Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri have issued a statement in response to the death of George Floyd and its aftermath. The … Read More

Governor gives permission for refugee resettlement to continue

Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) of Catholic Charites of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), along with the other agencies … Read More

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