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Mark Saucier
SAUCIER — Most wanted Another sign of aging is when the “oldies” station plays a song that was a hit in your mid-40s. The Spice Girls were singing “Tell me what you want, what you really, really …
SAUCIER — Firstborn of all creation In Luke, Gabriel appears to Mary and announces that she will give birth to one who will be called “Son of God.” Flummoxed by the news, she probably didn’t recall that …

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Parishes and schools
Recollections of parish picnics and happy marriages “Why don’t you ride my Mule back to the shop?” Stephanie Farnan looked around for a beast of burden with a stubborn disposition. “I led her on for a little bit and …
St. Joseph Parish in Edina celebrates 150th anniversary of impressive, enduring church building What would they say if they could speak? These lofty bulwarks of stone, brick and colored glass that mark the boundary between God’s house and God’s holy acre? These sounding …
14 men from throughout the diocese instituted as acolytes SCROLL THE ARROWS to see 32 additional photos. In kneeling one-by-one before the bishop, 14 men from parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese reached an important threshold in their …

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Events
Beauty of the Eucharist to be topic of Women’s Pilgrimage

Catholic author, podcaster and presenter Patty Schneier is convinced that a single day can make all the difference. She hopes women throughout the Jefferson City diocese will set that day aside …

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Seminarian Gage Neisen formally admitted to candidacy

Seminarians for the Jefferson City diocese and local parishioners joined Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass Aug. 4 in Queen of Peace Church in Ewing, home church of seminarian Gage Neisen. There, …

This is the first part of a two-part report: As the Church gears up for the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope, seven Catholic schools in the Jefferson City diocese are welcoming new principals this …
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The fire that engulfed the priestly heart of Jesuit Father Ferdinand Benedict Mary Guislain Helias d’Huddeghem still rages a …
Catholic speaker, author, wife and mother Sterling Jaquith helps people hear and discern the voice of God. “I find people who feel lost or stuck, and I matchmake them with the Holy …

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National & World News
Eucharistic Congress bids Catholics to ignite new Pentecost as Eucharistic missionaries
CLICK HERE to read a related story. As five days of the National Eucharistic Congress concluded with one final revival and a … Read More
St. Louis archdiocese’s research into history with slavery reveals three bishops, priests as slaveowners
Not much is known about Harry and Jenny. Their last name is listed in records with several variations: Nebbit, Nibbit and Nesbit. … Read More
Remembering Cardinal Dolan’s SEEK24 homily in St. Louis on Eucharist, Incarnation, and power of friendship
CLICK HERE to see a video from Cardinal Dolan’s homily. “Nothing brings us closer to Jesus and one another than the Holy … Read More
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the … Read More
Catholic University to honor prominent advocate for abuse survivors
The Catholic Missourian published an article about Teresa Pitt Green, titled “Survivor of clerical sex-abuse believes now is a great … Read More

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Mo. Catholic Conference urges Catholics, all people of good will to oppose Amendment 3
The Missouri Catholic Conference ( mocatholic.org ), the public policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, issued … Read More
State’s Catholic bishops urge Missourians not to sign abortion initiative petition
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops are urging Missourians to withhold their signatures from a currently … Read More
Inaugural Hispanic leadership meeting points to collaboration
A vision for Hispanic ministry that has been taking shape for decades in the Jefferson City diocese reached an import Dec. 19. … Read More
Missouri Catholic Conference opposes legislation to criminalize women who have an abortion
The Missouri Catholic Conference, public-policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, released the following statement … Read More
Bishops encourage Missourians to safeguard sanctity of life
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging Missourians to remain vigilant in safeguarding … Read More

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