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The incoming chief executive found a handwritten letter on his desk.
“You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As we grow in our understanding of the value of caring for our mental health, we still encounter barriers for many in our service area. Some of these barriers we …
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By Ilsi Palacios with Ashley Wiskirchen
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5/25/23
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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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One of Sister Bernita Wasinger’s students called her “the different-est sister I’ve ever known.”
That was nearly 70 years ago.
Some things don’t change very …
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By Jay Nies
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8/31/22
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Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa raised his right hand and pledged to defend and abide by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America.
With that, the Uganda native became a U.S. …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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Sometimes, those who help God provide healing need a taste of their own medicine.
That’s why three Masses will be offered in Columbia on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, for people who are …
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By Jay Nies
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10/11/23
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Eliza Randle knew what she was getting into when she signed up for Camp Siena this summer.
“It wasn’t just a camp with Jesus,” she said. “It was Jesus with a …
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By Jay Nies
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8/31/22
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One of the Scripture readings at the ordination of a deacon comes from the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 6.
It recalls the selection of the first seven deacons of the Church.
The Apostles …
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By Deacon John Schwartze
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5/25/23
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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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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight reaffirmed the mission of El Puente-Hispanic Ministry before giving its newly-expanded headquarters in Jefferson City a thorough …
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By Jay Nies
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10/11/23
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Catholics of all ages in this diocese might soon be able to recite the late Monsignor Thomas McGread’s definition of Catholic stewardship.
But what, in fact, does “the grateful …
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By Jay Nies
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8/31/22
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Father John Groner believed that he would be forgiven and saved.
He wanted that also for everyone he ministered to.
“He put his life in God’s hands and totally trusted — and …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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Missouri lawmakers passed a bill May 10 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender, as well as a measure blocking transgender …
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By Kate Scanlon, OSV News
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5/25/23
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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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Gemma DeWitt is preparing to give birth to twins this month, which happens to be when Catholics celebrate Respect Life Month and the Month of the Rosary.
“We definitely believe in the …
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By Jay Nies
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10/11/23
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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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A starburst of lights reflected off the sweet, ascending smoke of the incense and the shimmering gold of the monstrance.
The Lord of the Universe was back in the Dome at America’s Center in …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from …
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By Father Matthew Flatley
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5/25/23
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“We are rooted deep in tradition here.”
Callie Westhues watched 3- and 4-year-olds play together in a bright, open room stocked with …
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By Jay Nies
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8/31/22
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All parishes in the Jefferson City diocese will take part in the annual Catholic Stewardship Renewal this year on the weekend of Oct. 21-22.
God doing …
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By Jay Nies
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10/11/23
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