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Pope Francis greets Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., as he meets with U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican Jan. 16, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to report on the status of their dioceses to the Pope and Vatican officials.
Pope speaks with 15 U.S. bishops about abuse crisis, evangelization, parish life, pro-life issues
Pope Francis spent a significant amount of his Jan. 16 meeting with U.S. bishops from the Midwest bolstering parish life and outreach, along with other issues that are crucial to upholding and … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., and other U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska leave in procession after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Jan. 14, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials.
In secularized culture, bishops must give bold witness, KCK Archbishop Naumann says
Despite recent studies that indicate a rise in secularism, bishops must continue to give witness to God’s love by laying down their lives for their flocks, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of … more
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Official Decree
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS   PASTORS Reverend Alexander Gabriel, from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon … more
A young parishioner greets Bishop W. Shawn McKnight as he arrives in Kunkuri, India, on pilgrimage to the Diocese of Jashpur on Dec. 28. With them is Father Alex Ekka, a priest of the Jashpur diocese who is serving as pastor of St. Ann parish in Warsaw and the Ss. Peter and Paul mission in Cole Camp.
Bishop’s India pilgrimage highlights unity, mission
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the bishop's pilgrimage.  Wise men from the East and the West arrived at the life-size Nativity scene outside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the … more
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Father Colin Franklin addresses the people from the ornate, oaken pulpit in St. Joseph Church in Edina during the parish’s 175th anniversary Mass in September.
175 years and counting for St. Joseph in Edina
When the bell strikes midnight, walls that once echoed the prayers and counsel of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton will radiate with the lights and hymns of Christmas. As always, Midnight Mass in … more
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Residents of the Moberly Correctional Center and outside visitors from St. Pius X parish in Moberly pray the Mass with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight in the prison chapel on Dec. 8, the Second Sunday of Advent.
Bishop initiates three during Mass in Moberly prison
Chaplain Tom Brack of the Moberly Correctional Center (MCC) welcomed Bishop W. Shawn McKnight to the chapel and asked about his just-completed visit to the prison’s Protective Custody Unit … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight calls on a student while taking a tour of St. Martin School in St. Martins on Nov. 20. The school’s third-graders wrote to him, inviting him to offer Mass in church and visit them in school.
Bishop urges students to invest their talents
“For 65 minutes, the bishop belonged just to us.” Principal Julie Clingman of St. Martin School in St. Martins spoke of Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s Nov. 20 in-person response to … more
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Pastoral planning process: a time of discernment, discovery
This Advent, many Catholics throughout our diocese will be participating in a four-session program called “A Steward’s Way.” We’ll be meeting in small groups in our … more
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Bishops listen to a speaker Nov. 14, 2018, at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. The bishops will gather for their annual meeting in Baltimore Nov. 11-13, 2019. — CNS photo/Bob Roller
At USCCB assembly, bishops to review third-party reporting system, elect new officers
An update to the Program on Priestly Formation, a progress report on the establishment of a nationwide, third-party reporting system for abuse or misconduct by bishops, and a vote on new leadership … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight checks out one of two bobblehead dolls created in his likeness for a vocations fundraiser by Columbia’s Knights of Columbus councils. With him to present the agreeable statuette, along with a monetary donation from the event’s proceeds, is Tim Vargesko, grand knight of Knights Council 1529 in Columbia.
Knights’ dinner, bobblehead doll auction benefit vocation efforts
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight smiled and nodded in approval. So did the gift he had just been handed. Members of Columbia’s three Knights of Columbus councils had auctioned off custom-made … more
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Newly ordained Deacons Pedro Almazan, Edwin Pacheco, Santos Rubio, Jeronimo Chinchilla and Enrique Castro join Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos for a photo after the deacons’ Ordination Mass.
Bp. McKnight ordains five new permanent deacons
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see a video of the Ordination Mass. CLICK HERE to read a profile of each of the new deacons. CLICK HERE to read the … more
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MAKING CONNECTIONS — A pastoral plan to go forward, together
The preparation for my ad limina visit to the Holy See is well under way. In July, I submitted to Rome a 137-page report, which covers the activity of the Diocese of Jefferson City since the last … more
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OFFICIAL DECREE: Clergy appointments
These appointments are effective October 13, 2019. The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS   Permanent … more
Official Decree — On the Age for the Celebration of Confirmation
After consultation with the Very Reverend Deans, the Presbyteral Council and other advisors, I hereby decree that the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Jefferson City shall be celebrated … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight consecrates the new altar in St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville with the Oil of Sacred Chrism. Assisting him is Deacon Alan Sims of the Wardsville parish and Father Louis Nelen, pastor of Cathedral of St. Joseph parish in Jefferson City, serving as master of ceremonies.
St. Stanislaus Church renewed, rededicated
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Dedication Mass. The bishop and priest raised their eyes and hands toward heaven, gathering the prayers of the people and imploring the Father to … more
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Bishop Shawn McKnight releases letter to Catholics regarding the Missouri attorney general's report
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following letter on Sept. 13, 2019, to be distributed to parishes the weekend of Sept. 14-15: Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Jefferson City, On Friday, the Missouri Attorney General issued … more
Statement of Bishop Shawn McKnight regarding the Missouri attorney general’s report
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City issued the following statement Sept. 13 upon the release of a report on clergy sexual abuse by the Missouri Attorney General: “I … more
Newly cleaned woodwork is accentuated by freshly painted walls and stenciling in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Angels Church in Wien. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight offered Mass in the recently restored church and rededicated it on Aug. 17.
St. Mary of the Angels Church resplendent after restoration
St. Mary of the Angels parish held a volunteer night to paint the louvers on the bell tower of its iconic church in Wien. The work entailed standing on a hydraulic lift, more than 65 feet … more
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Bishop McKnight joins CMD board of directors
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has joined the Center for Ministry Development’s (CMD) board of directors to serve as bishop liaison. CMD (www.cmdnet.org) is a nonprofit, Catholic organization that … more
As his brother priests applaud, Father Brad Berhorst steps out of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City following his ordination to the Priesthood on June 29.
Fr. Berhorst ordained to Priesthood; told by bishop to reconcile, heal
The Church stands to benefit profoundly from the witness of a new generation of priests. Entering a broader mission field in thinner numbers, these new priests will play an essential role in … more
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