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The statue of the White Lady is carried back to the small chapel following the Fall Pilgrimage Mass on Sept. 11 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows. The chapel was built in 1888 for the protection of the White Lady, but a few years later, it was enlarged to its present size.

Jesus’s suffering Mother models patience, compassion

The Mother of Christ, who bore inscrutable sorrow throughout her Son’s suffering and death, stands resolutely beside all of her adopted children in their times of greatest need. “In … more

By Jay Nies and Don Kruse | 9/14/22

Official Decree of Appointments

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson … more

8/31/22

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight admits seminarian Jacob Hartman to candidacy for Holy Orders during Mass on Aug. 6 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit.

Bishop to seminarians and faithful: “Discernment is hard work. Pray for God’s help”

Discerning a priestly calling is not just the work of a person who believes God is calling him. It’s also the responsibility of the whole Church to pray vigilantly for him and for those who … more

By Jay Nies | 8/17/22

Bishop calls for parishes to be cradles of credible witness

The parish community is the presence of the Church in a given territory — the network of relationships through which Christ’s followers are saved and by which they draw others toward His … more

By Jay Nies | 7/20/22

A new second floor rises atop the St. Joseph School building in at village Sarodih in the Diocese of Jashpur, India. The second floor will be completed this summer and dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

Diocesan Mission Collection helping to stir the faith in missionary priests’ home dioceses

Within 20 years of Belgian Jesuits bringing Christianity to the Oraon Tribal people in what is now Father Alex Ekka’s home diocese of Jashpur, India, boys in that area began wondering if they … more

By Jay Nies | 7/7/22

MAKING CONNECTIONS — Synodality: A way to be Church

CLICK HERE to read a related article in The Catholic Missourian. CLICK HERE to read the full text of the report. In this issue of The Catholic Missourian, the report of the diocesan … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 6/23/22

Parishioners and visitors gather around the altar for Mass in the St. Thomas More Newman Center Chapel in Columbia.

MAKING CONNECTIONS — The Catholic parish in a time of violence

Over these past few weeks, we have seen many serious, sad headlines and news stories reflecting a growing disrespect for the dignity of human life. Every day, there is news about the suffering of … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 6/8/22

A bevy of blossoms greets a new day outside the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City the morning of May 25.

New assignments to bring changes throughout diocese

A time for new leadership and for other changes is about to begin in many parishes in the Jefferson City diocese. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has issued a decree appointing 16 priests to new … more

By Jay Nies | 5/26/22

Artistic rendering by Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass

Venerable Fr. Tolton inspires aspects of Cathedral renovation

Venerable Father Augustus Tolton received his priestly calling at baptism, so it’s only fitting that his likeness will help illuminate the new baptismal font in the renovated Cathedral of St. … more

By Jay Nies | 4/28/22

A mother from the Jefferson City diocese rocks her sleeping baby while keynote speaker Abby Johnson addresses a crowd of over 2,000 at an April 20 rally in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda as part of the 2022 Midwest March for Life.

March for Life: Roe v. Wade may fall; stay vigilant

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read the reflection Bishop W. Shawn McKnight gave at this event. The U.S. Supreme Court may well overturn or seriously … more

By Jay Nies | 4/28/22

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to the crowd in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol April 20 during a rally for the Midwest March for Life. Visible in the photo are keynote presenter Abby Johnson and Mark Serafino, master of ceremonies for the event. Mrs. Johnson is answering a woman who text-messaged her with searing regret over having recently had a late-term abortion.

MAKING CONNECTIONS — Choose life - the way of blessing

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight delivered the following reflection during a rally for the Midwest March for Life on April 20 at the Missouri State Capitol: “I have set before you life … more

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 4/28/22

Bishop McKnight preaches the homily at the Chrism Mass on the Tuesday of Holy Week 2022 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit.

Bishop: Life in the Risen Christ must lead the faithful to mercy, gratitude

“We were indeed buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we, too, might have newness of life.” This … more

By Jay Nies | 4/17/22

BISHOP McKNIGHT: For Catholics in U.S. mission territory, appeal strengthens Church at home

One of many lessons I’ve learned as a bishop is that miracles do happen. And, as I praise God for His work in the Diocese of Jefferson City, I also need to thank parishioners nationwide who … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, Catholic News Service | 4/13/22

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, assisted by Deacon John Schwartze, elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament while he and priests of the diocese pray the Doxology together during the Chrism Mass on April 12 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit. — Photo by Jay Nies

At Chrism Mass, bishop speaks of unity, shared experience of anointing

SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Christ has given His Church a mission through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Clergy and … more

By Jay Nies | 4/13/22

Official Decree of Appointments

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, announces the following appointments: Reverend Ernest Dike, from modified temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate … more

3/30/22

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to candidates for Easter Sacraments during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversation, held on the First Sunday of Advent in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. The event could not be held in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, which is undergoing an extensive renovation.

Elect, candidates moving toward full communion with the Church

A great cloud of witnesses amassed within Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. Seventy-six people from all over the diocese who are seeking Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and 88 candidates for … more

By Jay Nies | 3/18/22

A view shows a residential building destroyed by recent shelling, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues in the city of Irpin in the Kyiv region March 2, 2022.

Bishop McKnight urges faithful to continue praying for peace

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is encouraging people throughout the Jefferson City diocese to continue praying and offering up sacrifices for a peaceful resolution to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in … more

3/3/22

Father Stephen Jones (foreground) and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight trace ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of Chancery employees the morning of Ash Wednesday at Mass in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial catholic Center in Jefferson City.

From ashes to the cross

Bishop W. Shawn spoke of the challenge and the motivation of a proper observance of Ash Wednesday. He articulated the meaning of the dark black ashes he was about to trace ashes in the shape of a … more

By Jay Nies | 3/2/22

This painting, “Baptism of Christ” by Eric Armusik, was featured on Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s social media channels on Jan. 9.

‘111 Sacred Works of art’ on Bishop McKnight’s social-media outlets

Congruent with the yearlong renovation and beautification of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is adorning his social media spaces throughout 2022 with “111 Sacred Works of … more

By Jay Nies | 2/3/22

Decree of Official Appointments

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, announces the following appointments: PRIEST Reverend Ernest Dike, as the modified temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate … more

2/3/22

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