For the first time in three years, the Chrism Mass will be back in the renovated Cathedral of St. Joseph this year.
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight invites the faithful to join him and the priests …
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By Jay Nies
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3/14/24
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Lisa McArdle says her children have taught her more about the Stewardship Way of Life than she’s taught them.
“A lot of people assume when you talk about stewardship that it’s …
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By Jay Nies
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3/14/24
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The calling of a Christian is both universal and unique to each individual.
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary shed light on that calling through specific moments when Jesus embraced, shared …
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By Jay Nies
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3/14/24
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Now is a very acceptable time.
A time like no other.
“It’s time for me to do what I’ve always wanted to do,” said Julia Parker. “And I need support now, and I …
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By Jay Nies
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2/29/24
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Applications are being accepted through April 5 for people who wish to serve on the newly created Diocesan Youth Council (DYC).
Bishop W. McKnight established the council on Feb. 16.
The …
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By Jay Nies
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2/29/24
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Seventeen sisters representing religious communities on mission throughout the Church in central and northeastern Missouri gathered with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Feb. 4 to celebrate the World Day for …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/24
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When I was first asked to share my story — the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri — the Gospel at Sunday Mass was the reading from …
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By Stan Koenigsfeld
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2/15/24
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2023 wasn’t just a year of work for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, the charitable arm of the Diocese of Jefferson City; it was a testament to the transformative power of …
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2/15/24
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A confidential telephone hotline has been created for reporting unethical or unprofessional behavior in the Diocese of Jefferson City.
The number is 573-635-0386.
“To truly have …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/24
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People in parishes throughout the diocese are moving into the intense, final stages of preparation to receive Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
They will mark an important milestone on Sunday, …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/24
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The Jefferson City diocese’s Cursillo Movement held its Fall 2023 Weekends in the northern part of the diocese.
This was the first time …
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By Ted Sander
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2/15/24
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As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024, Holy Mother Church calls all …
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2/15/24
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Local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in front …
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By Lauretta Brown, OSV News
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2/15/24
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What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Take up your cross daily and follow me?”
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight believes the Beatitudes (found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6) are a great place …
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By Jay Nies
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2/14/24
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Much of what a student learns in school comes from observing his instructors inside and outside the classroom.
That’s how it was for Bishop W. …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/24
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Six years ago, the late Redemptorist Father Richard Boever invited Sister Karen Thein of the School Sisters of Notre Dame to “be a presence” in …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/24
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Albert knelt down before the Blessed Sacrament and emptied his heart.
“Why would you do this to me? What are you thinking? I’ve worked so hard, and I’m finally getting close to …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/24
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The hard-working teachers and staff members of the Diocese of Jefferson City’s Catholic Schools got a welcome surprise for Catholic Schools Week.
Each of them received a bonus — more …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/24
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CLICK HERE to read The Catholic Missourian’s 1999 article about the Papal Youth Rally.
CLICK HERE to read The Catholic Missourian’s 1999 article about the Papal Mass.
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By Jay Nies
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1/18/24
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Grace and blessings cascaded through the corridors and concourses of the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis.
Nearly 24,000 mostly college-age Catholics from all over the …
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By Jay Nies and Annie Williams
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1/18/24
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