Parishes & Schools
Sort by: Featured Most recent
398 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Mark Register Ed.D., president of Sacred Heart School in Sedalia, welcomes a visitor to his office, circa 2014.
Register to retire as president of Sacred Heart School in Sedalia
Mark Register Ed.D. had spent his entire time at St. Peter School in Jefferson City waiting to become a Crusader at Helias Catholic High School. One night during his freshman year there, his dad … more
|
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight gives the keynote address at the 43rd annual Cole County Prayer Breakfast in Jefferson City. He focused on gratitude, even in times of difficulty as a manifestation of faith.
Bishop: Choose to be grateful and put that into action
Hearts and minds that are full of gratitude have no room for a sense of entitlement in relation to God or other people. Gratitude is a sign of faith and of salvation having dawned upon those who … more
|
Priests of the Jefferson City diocese celebrate Mass with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight for the repose of the souls of deceased priests of this diocese.
Bishop, priests offer Memorial Mass for their deceased predecessors
CLICK HERE to see gallery of photos from this event. The Holy Spirit has summoned an impressive array of individuals, personalities and temperaments to the Priesthood throughout the decades of … more
|
Middle school students at Holy Family School in Hannibal demonstrate the folding of the U.S. Flag and explain the significance of each of the 13 folds during the school’s veterans celebration the day before Veterans Day.
Holy Family students in Hannibal take joy in honoring veterans
Holy Family School alumna Air Force Airman 1st Class Breanna Gonzalez was back in Hannibal in full uniform to help her siblings, their classmates and the rest of the school celebrate Veterans … more
|
The students of St. Stanislaus School and a group of parishioners gather in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Wardsville for the blessing of the new veterans memorial.
Wardsville veterans memorial dedicated, veterans honored in J.C.
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Wardsville monument dedication. … more
|
Father Anthony Viviano, pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Tipton and Annunciation Parish in California, preaches the message at the Tipton Ministerial Alliance’s ecumenical Thanksgiving service Nov. 20 in St. Andrew Church.
UPDATED: Fr. Fields, Fr. Viviano preach messages at Ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services
Father Robert Fields challenged an ecumenical assembly to spend Thanksgiving Day and every day like a day in eternity: with a heart filled with gratitude to God. “That’s what … more
|
Advent is a perfect opportunity for small acts of evangelization
Advent is a time of preparation that connects our hearts and minds to the coming of Christ at the end of time and the celebration of His birth on Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin … more
Communal reconciliation services for Advent
Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here is a partial list of … more
From left, Elaine Meller, Mike Skain, Anna Kolb and Sam Giftos debone cooked turkeys Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City. After removing the bones, the volunteers stored the turkey meat in pans with gravy to prevent drying before Thursday's Thanksgiving meal offered free to the public.
I.C. Parish in Jefferson City prepares to serve 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal takes hours. Preparing a Thanksgiving meal for about 1,000 people takes days. Volunteers from Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City began preparing … more
|
The Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
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
Students of St. George School in Hermann join Father Philip Niekamp, pastor of St. George Parish in Hermann and Church of the Risen Savior Parish in Rhineland, for Mass in St. George Cemetery in Hermann for All Souls Day.
All Souls, Month of Remembrance are occasions to think, pray about the last things
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos of the candles in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery in Mary’s Home. Nothing, not even death, can sever the sacred bond God created among all members of … more
|
Young people will encounter God’s hope at Christ the King celebration
Young Catholics from all over the diocese will converge in Columbia on Sunday, Nov. 20, to worship and celebrate the Eternal King. They are invited to take part in a Spirit-filled bilingual event … more
|
Pro-life witness shares message of hope, mercy, redemption with high school students
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. “If God can forgive me, He can forgive anybody.” Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson spoke candidly and humbly to the students, faculty and … more
|
Sister Karen Thein SSND
Sister Karen Thein: 60 years of saying ‘yes’ to God
Sister Karen Thein’s spirit finds joy in God and the people through whom He has filled her life with good things. Her 60 years as a School Sister of Notre Dame have magnified her capacity to … more
|
Helias Catholic High School teacher Sarah Kempker, right, presents flowers to Janina Iwanska, a Polish survivor of the Warsaw Uprising and Auschwitz, after Ms. Iwańska shared her story with the members of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum's International Summer Academy in Poland.
Two Helias Catholic teachers return to Poland to enhance their lessons on the Holocaust
“That is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the … more
|
Priests reflect on answering God’s call
In honor of National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 6-12), the following priests submitted reflections on recognizing and answering their call to Holy Orders. The series was featured throughout … more
A boy plays on the ruins of his grandmother's house in Kupiansk, Ukraine, Oct. 16, 2022, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. During the month of November, Pope Francis is asking people to pray for children who are suffering because of poverty, war and exploitation.
Local Catholics contribute $122,588 toward Ukraine relief efforts
The Church in central and northeastern Missouri is providing crucial help to people affected by the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the people … more
Ecumenical community Thanksgiving services — UPDATED
In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 24), many local ministerial alliances organize ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services in the days … more
St. Joseph students in Westphalia visit cemetery, pray for deceased loved ones
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The circle of prayer and Christian witness was strong and unbroken. Students, teachers and friends of St. Joseph School in Westphalia had … more
|
Sister Madeleine Lane SSND, Lori Watson, Courtney Benson, Kyle Clark, Carol Steinman, LeAnn Korsmeyer, Sister Kathleen Wegman SSND, Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG, Nancy Massman, Donna Long, Anita Ruga, Kristen Bexten and Paula Gough gather in the reception area of the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City after Mass where 11 women received certificates for completing the two-year preparation for becoming spiritual companions.
Spiritual Companions finish discernment, are sent to share what they’ve received
Just as people who want to keep their bodies healthy schedule regular doctor visits, those who are pursuing spiritual growth and equilibrium often benefit from regular interaction with a spiritual … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 20 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

Sections

Home World/National State/Local Columns Events
People Youth Multimedia Español E-edition

Services

Connect with us

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City

The Catholic
Missourian

2207 W. Main St.
Jefferson City MO 65109-0914
(573) 635-9127
editor@diojeffcity.org

© Copyright 2022 The Catholic Missourian | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions