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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight; Enrique Castro, diocesan director of Hispanic and cross-cultural ministries and faith formation; Connie Schepers, administrator of the diocesan Tribunal; John DeLaporte, diocesan director of youth ministry and religious education; Kathy Stegeman, administrative assistant for mission advancement for the diocese; and Mike Berendzen, safe environments coordinator for the diocese, lead decades of the Rosary Jan. 17 in the chapel of the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City. The prayers and meditations on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary were for healing and protection for people affected by sexual abuse. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invited Bishop McKnight to lead the Rosary, which was livestreamed over the USCCB and Diocese of Jefferson City Facebook pages. A video of the prayers can be found on the diocese’s Facebook page (@DioJeffCity).
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People visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Making Connections: Human life and racism
Jan. 21, 2019 Last week I celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with pilgrims from our diocese as they began their trip for the March for Life. I told them I was proud of them for … more
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Bishop McKnight's letter to the people of St. Martin parish
Diocese of Jefferson City Office of the Bishop P.O. Box 104900 Jefferson City, Missouri 65110-4900 Telephone 573-635-9127 www.diojeffcity.org   January 11, 2019 Dear … more
The people of the Jefferson City diocese are encouraged to join Bishop Shawn McKnight and other Catholics across the United States in praying a Rosary for healing and protection for those affected by sexual abuse. The Rosary led by Bishop McKnight will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Jefferson City Facebook page (@DioJeff City) on Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. central time.
National Rosary Jan. 17 for healing, protection from all sexual abuse
PHOTOS: Christmas Eve Mass and 50th anniversary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph [Photo gallery]
CLICK HERE to read a related article. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s first Christmas Eve Mass as bishop of Jefferson City coincided with the 50th anniversary of the first Mass in the Cathedral … more
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Bishop McKnight addresses Chancery staff and members of the media at a Nov. 8 press conference in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City
Bishops hope renewed spirit of holiness emerges from January retreat
CLICK HERE to see a related video from Catholic News Service. Several bishops who are planning to join a weeklong U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops retreat to start the New Year are trusting … more
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Past and present members of the Mission of St. Martha in Wayland join Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and a group of concelebrating priests at the final Mass at St. Martha. The territory has become part of St. Michael parish in Kahoka.
Final Mass at St. Martha in Wayland
For 130 years, Wayland’s current St. Martha Church building and the one that preceded it stood as symbols of a community of faith and a visible reminder of God’s saving presence near … more
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Priests exchange a sign of peace during the Mass.
Bishop, priests offer Mass for those who went before them
“May angels carry you into Paradise. May the martyrs greet your arrival, and may they lead you into the Holy City, Jerusalem. May choirs of angels sing to you, and with Lazarus, who was once a … more
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The U.S. bishops unanimously endorsed the sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman, pictured in an undated photo, during their Nov. 12-14 fall assembly in Baltimore. The granddaughter of slaves, she was the only African-American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and she transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on U.S. Catholic life in the late 20th century.
U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approve pastoral against racism
CLICK HERE TO READ THE DOCUMENT.  Bishop W. Shawn McKnight couldn’t forget the opening remarks to Bishop Joseph N. Perry’s keynote address at the 2018 Missouri Catholic Conference … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight answers a reporter's question while sitting on a panel of bishops Nov. 14 at the end of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Bishop McKnight calls for greater lay role in the Church, including abuse probes
Catholic News Service Laypeople need to help the U.S. bishops get out from under the clerical sex abuse scandal that is plaguing the Church, said Bishop W. Shawn McKnight to Catholics of the … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight rededicates the newly expanded and renovated St. Joseph Cathedral School Gym in Jefferson City Nov. 16.
Cathedral School gym, performing arts center completed, blessed
The inaugural basket was more of a “Hail Mary” than a slam-dunk. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight ascended a ladder and one-handed the ball through the hoop, capping off the rededication of … more
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Bishops’ meeting in Baltimore left much work to be done
Click here for a PDF version for printing Bishop McKnight issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2018: The November General Assembly of Bishops in Baltimore was a difficult but … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight gives an interview Nov. 13 between sessions of the U.S. Catholic Bishops fall meeting in Baltimore.
Vatican asks bishops to delay vote on sex abuse response proposals
At the urging of the Vatican, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) refrained from voting on two proposals they were to discuss at their Baltimore meeting regarding their response to the … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, gives a statement Nov. 8. Bishop McKnight released to the public the names of the 33 priests and religious brothers who have been credibly accused and/or removed from ministry in the diocese since its founding in 1956, as well as the amount of money spent on settlements, legal fees and other costs associated with the abuse crisis. He also called upon his fellow U.S. bishops to set new benchmarks for transparency, accountability and compassion in dealing with allegations of sexual abuse by agents of the Church and preventing such incidents in the future.
McKnight calls for “resolute action” in response to abuse crisis
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TEXT OF BISHOP MCKNIGHT’S NOV. 8 STATEMENT. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is challenging fellow bishops throughout the United States to join him in applying renewed … more
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A SWAT police officer and other first responders are seen Oct. 27 after a gunman killed at least four people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Robert Bowers opened fire that morning during a service at the synagogue, also wounding at least six others, including four police officers, authorities said.
Bishop McKnight issues statement on Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City issued the following statement Oct. 27, in response to the shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue during services, which the Anti-Defamation League is … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight preaches the homily during the closing Mass for the 2018 Missouri Catholic Conference Annual Assembly in Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City.
Bp. McKnight highlights spiritual dimension of society
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight held nothing back in his homily for the closing Mass at the Missouri Catholic Conference 2018 Annual Assembly. “The little ones among us are deserving of the … more
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Priests of the Diocese of Idah, Nigeria, who are serving in the United States join Bishop Anthony Adaji for Mass Oct. 11 in St. Peter parish in Fulton.
Nigerian bishop visits Jefferson City, Fulton
This article points to the far-reaching effects of the Church’s manifold mission endeavors. This weekend, Oct. 20-21, World Mission Sunday will be celebrated in churches throughout the … more
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Listening sessions with Bishop McKnight
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight will host a series of listening sessions and shared prayer opportunities regarding the abuse crisis in the Church. He hopes to gather information, insight and prayers … more
MAKING CONNECTIONS: Bishop McKnight preaches Red Mass homily in St. Louis
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City preached the homily at the Archdiocese of St. Louis’s Red Mass, on Oct. 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The Red Mass is celebrated … more
Catholic Stewardship Appeal rooted in gratitude in all seasons
This issue of The Catholic Missourian has been sent to all the registered Catholic households of the diocese as part of the kickoff for this year’s Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA). The … more
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