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Father Wayne Boyer
Fr. Wayne Boyer retires just in time for 35th priestly anniversary
“Why do you want to be a priest?” “Actually, I’m just in it for the money!” Father Wayne Boyer thought he was being droll, but the seminary psychologist … more
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A new cross fashioned of Douglas fir rests atop a wood beam containing part of a major structural element of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City March 28 as the renovation and renewal of the Cathedral nears completion. An image of Jesus, sculpted in Germany, will be added to the cross before the May 5 Rededication Mass and May 7 public Open House.
Cathedral crucifix to highlight Jesus’s supreme sacrifice
Ian Byrne will reenact the crucifixion. Specifically, he’ll fasten an image of Jesus to the new sanctuary cross for the Cathedral of St. Joseph. “It’s a part of the project … more
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People gather outside the Missouri Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City in a Decision Day Rally on June 24, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 decision that legalized abortion-on-demand throughout the country.
Thanksgiving, renewed resolve in light of Roe’s demise
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-decision-day-rally-outside-the-missouri-supreme-court,4023 Just as a thunderstorm … more
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A group of students, parents, staff and alumni of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia gathers in front of the charred ruins of a building after helping clear debris from an Oct. 21 fire that leveled much of the town. — Photo by Tim Scherrer
Tolton Catholic H.S. group helps Wooldridge begin recovery after fire
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Forty-five students, families, graduates, faculty and staff of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School gave their strength to the fire-ravaged town of … more
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Students at St. Francis Xavier School in Taos gather in the gym after signing, addressing and mailing 700 invitations for people to come back to Mass if they’ve been away.
Taos students invite fellow parishioners back to Mass for Lent
No matter how hectic a week becomes, it’s always better when you start by giving an hour of it to God. That’s a message the eighth-graders of St. Francis Xavier School in Taos hope … more
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Health and Nutrition Services Director, Judith Mutamba, organizes produce in the Catholic Charities Food Pantry. With support from local donations and The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, the pantry is able to offer fresh produce, dairy products and protein options every week.
Growing in knowledge and understanding of Hunger Action Month
It can be challenging in mid-Missouri to realize the depth of food insecurity that exists within our own neighborhoods. Even in affluent areas, many households across mid-Missouri struggle to … more
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Missouri Catholic Conference opposes legislation to criminalize women who have an abortion
The Missouri Catholic Conference, public-policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, released the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023, in anticipation of the start of the … more
Father Donald Antweiler
Filled with gratitude, Fr. Donald Antweiler settles into retirement
Father Donald Antweiler doesn’t much care for the title “Reverend.” He prefers “Father,” “Servant” or “Pastor,” which is Latin for … more
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Fr. Medina found guilty of sexual solicitation during Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Diocese of Jefferson City is providing the following information which impacts the faithful, in a spirit of transparency and accountability. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed abuse in … more
Father Dylan Schrader, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Westphalia and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Folk, will preach a homily series on the Creed this fall.
Fr. Dylan Schrader to preach homilies on the Creed this fall
Father Dylan Schrader’s parishioners asked for more opportunities to learn about their faith, so he’ll give them what they asked for. Every Sunday, from the pulpit, throughout the … more
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Keynote speaker Brian Greenfield delivers a message of hope.
Young people worship Christ the King during inaugural celebration in Columbia
Even while facing imminent death, the Cristo Rey Martyrs of the past century never lost hope in their Supreme Lord and King. It allowed them to forgive their executioners and cry out with joy: … more
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Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, leads the House in praying the following prayer on Jan. 3, the opening day of the 2024 Legislative Session. With him is House Speaker Dean Plocher.
House chaplain’s prayer for first day of 2024 Legislative Session
Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in praying … more
Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs holds her son near the soon-to-be-installed murals Mrs. Thompson-Briggs painted for the new baptistery of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, which is undergoing substantial renovation, expansion and renewal.
Newly completed murals installed in Cathedral baptistery
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. A baby rested in Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs’s arms as she surveyed the murals that would soon become a part of the baptistery in the Cathedral of St. … more
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Fr. Flatley: Fitting the pieces together
This is the first in a series of teachings and reflections offered by the moderator of spiritual formation for the Jefferson City diocese. Like so many faithful souls around the world, I am a … more
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Bishop McKnight gives perspective on Vatican declaration on pastoral meaning of blessings
Sometimes, it’s not just what is said that matters. It’s how it’s said. That was one of the points Bishop W. Shawn McKnight made in a discussion on a recent Vatican … more
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Listening, discerning, strengthening relationships were focus of Bishop’s Chrism Mass message
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Jesus gave us the Sacraments to help us be in right relationship with God and with each other. This is known as communion. “The … more
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PHOTOS: Central Missouri Knights serve a meal to first-responders [Photo gallery]
Local Knights of Columbus and family members host a free pork-steak meal for local first-responders in Jefferson City the evening of May 24, a day and a half after a major tornado cut a swath of … more
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Aspects of stewardship have been part of the Church here for decades
Father Stephen Jones, director of stewardship for the diocese, is chairman of the newly convened Diocesan Stewardship Council. Patricia Lutz, associate stewardship director, is the recording … more
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Palmyra native monk designs vestments for abbey’s 150th
People whose visual acuity and command of history surpass that of most others took particular delight in the new vestments created for Conception Abbey’s 150th anniversary. Jubilee Masses … more
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New online form for submitting names for the People Page
The Catholic Missourian is making changes to how it accepts information for its “People Page,” beginning Aug. 1, 2022. From that time forward, all names for the “People … more
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