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Missouri Senate to take up Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act
Missouri lawmakers have until 6 p.m. on May 17 to finish all of their business for the current legislative session, including passage of HB 126, known as the Missouri Stands for the Unborn … more
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The Great Seal of the State of Missouri is depicted in stained glass in St. Mary Church in Milan.
Missouri House approves far-reaching abortion restrictions
With speed and certainty that surprised even its strongest supporters, one of the most comprehensive pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the country cleared the Missouri House of Representatives … more
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Cheryl Hayes accepts this year’s Missouri Catholic Conference Citizen Recognition Award for the Jefferson City diocese from Bishop W. Shawn McKnight on Nov. 8.
Christmas a busy time for MCC award recipient
“It’s a lot of work, but it wouldn’t feel like Christmas if I weren’t doing it.” For about 40 years, Cheryl Hayes and two other women have been coordinating the … more
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In a statement, Missouri’s Catholic bishops endorsed placing historical markers such as this in places where the lynching of African-Americans took place in Missouri. A recent study concluded that 60 such lynchings took place between 1877 and 1950 in Missouri. The bishops said acknowledging these acts of terror as part of the state’s history will help to heal some of the lingering harm.
Bishops shed light on history of lynchings in the state
As Missouri’s 200th anniversary of statehood draws near, the state’s Roman Catholic bishops see the need for a proper reckoning with grave acts of injustice of the past that continue to … more
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Missouri’s Catholic bishops, members of the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) Public Policy Committee and about 400 Catholics from throughout the state listen to Bishop Joseph N. Perry reflect on the first five years of Pope Francis’ papacy. Bishop Perry, bishop of Chicago and co-postulator for the sainthood cause of Missouri native Servant of God Father Augustus Tolton, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 MCC Annual Assembly, Oct. 6 in Jefferson City.
‘Francis at five’ — A shepherd’s call to minister on the margins
“This Pope is not afraid to get his hands dirty, walk the dirty streets of our towns and cities or get the hem of his white cassock soiled or his shoes scruffy.” Bishop Joseph N. Perry … more
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Dr. Edward Hogan, academic dean and associate professor of systematic theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, reads a section of Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia” (“Joy of Love”), during a break-out session titled “LGBTQ: What’s a Catholic to Say?” at this year’s Missouri catholic Conference Annual Assembly on Oct. 6 in Jefferson City.
“LGBTQ: What’s a Catholic to Say?”
“Before you say anything, they see your eyes,” Dr. Edward Hogan said to a group of about 100 people, including two bishops. “What your eyes need to say to them is, … more
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People pray for an end to abortion from the sidewalk outside the Columbia Planned Parenthood location as part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Abortions may cease, at least temporarily, at the clinic due to a recent court decision.
Appellate court ruling could put a stop to abortions in Columbia
A recent federal appellate court ruling could bring an end to surgical and chemical-induced abortions at Planned Parenthood in Columbia, at least for now. A panel of judges from the Eighth … more
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Dr. Edward Hogan, academic dean and associate professor of systematic theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, gives the keynote address at the 2014 MCC Annual Assembly. He will lead a breakout session titled “LGBTQ: What’s a Catholic to Say?” at this year’s Assembly.
Seminary professor to address Church’s response to same-sex attraction, gender confusion
A college student once asked Dr. Edward Hogan, “Suppose I had a friend who left the Church because they were gay. What would you say to them?” Dr. Hogan responded, “I would … more
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Wrongly convicted of murder, Joe Amrine to lead workshop with jury member during MCC Annual Assembly, Oct. 6 at Helias
Deacon Larry Hildebrand carried a guilt-laden heart to confession during a Cursillo weekend. “I helped kill a man who isn’t dead yet,” he told the priest. Over 15 years … more
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Missouri Catholic bishops oppose use of alkaline hydrolysis
Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops recently issued a statement opposing the use of a new method of disposing of human remains, named alkaline hydrolysis. This method, sometimes referred to as … more
Mike Hoey, recently retired executive director of the Missouri Catholic Conference, visits the House Chamber in the Missouri Capitol in this 2016 file photo.
MCC's Mike Hoey steps aside after 40 years
Nineteenth-century German statesman Otto von Bismarck claimed that no one who respects the law or enjoys eating sausage should see either being made. Recently retired Missouri Catholic … more
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MCC lauds passage of “Raise the Age” legislation
The Missouri General Assembly has voted to increase the age for trying youth as adults from 17 to 18. The legislation now heads to Gov. Eric Greitens for his signature. “This is a … more
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State’s bishops address concealed weapons in churches
Calling it a threat to religious freedom, Missouri’s Catholic bishops are opposing a potential state law that would allow people to carry concealed weapons into churches without the … more
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Historian at MCC 50th anniversary celebration -- Catholics had major role in bringing education to the Midwest
Committed Catholics from all over Europe labored against brutal odds to bring education and faith formation to what is now Missouri and surrounding states. Monsignor Michael Witt, a priest of the … more
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Missouri Catholic Conference’s 50th anniversary celebration included workshops on social justice, efforts against abortion
With much enthusiasm and fervor, Joan Rosenhauer, executive vice president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), gave a crash course on the Catholic understanding of social justice during the Missouri … more
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Pope’s diplomat praises Missouri Catholic Conference
Pope Francis’ diplomatic representative to the United States hailed the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) as a shining example of missionary discipleship and the joyful proclamation of the Kingdom … more
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