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Smoldering ruins were all that remained of the 142-year-old St. John the Evangelist Chapel in Bahner, part of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Pettis County, the evening of Aug. 1, as parishioners stopped to consider what was lost in an early-morning blaze that was sparked by lightning.
Historical chapel in Bahner lost to lightning, fire
The ruins of St. John the Evangelist Chapel in Bahner were still smoldering when thoughts turned to finding the tabernacle and properly reverencing Christ fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. … more
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Father Dylan Schrader preaches the homily during Mass on July 13 in the presence of the relics of St. Manuel González García and Blessed Carlo Acutis in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia.
Priests preach on the Eucharist, saintly witness, and good soil
Eight days of parish prayer vigils in the presence of relics of St. Manuel González García and Blessed Carlo Acutis included Mass at each parish. With each Mass came a homily. … more
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A parishioner adores Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, displayed in a monstrance on the altar of St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville on July 15, in the presence of relics of St. Manuel González García and Blessed Carlo Acutis, who both promoted worship of Christ in the Eucharist, as part of an eight-day prayer vigil in the diocese.
With saints who point the way to Christ in the Eucharist
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from these events. CLICK HERE to read a related article. The mortal flesh of two holy men pierced the … more
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Members of the “Steeple Chasers” group make a stop during this year’s 1,254-mile excursion to churches and other historical holy sites.
‘Steeple Chasers’ cultivate faith and friendship enroute to holy, historical places
The following is a narrative collaboration: Take a love of travel, love of history and historical Catholic churches, inquiring minds, a desire to grow in faith, and friendship — mix these … more
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This elaborate stained glass window in St. Martin Historic Church in Starkenburg illustrates Jesus’s words, “Let the children come to me … for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14).
Vogelweid Learning Center at J.C. St. Peter to expand to Helias Catholic H.S. in 2024
Helias Catholic High School is in the process of becoming more catholic. That is, more universal. By this time next year, services now offered through the Vogelweid Learning Center at St. … more
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Mother Mary Francis was one of six Sisters of Mercy of Chicago, originally from Ireland, who provided hospital services to Civil War casualties in Jefferson City in 1861-62.
First religious sisters in Jefferson City cared for Civil War wounded
The first Catholic sisters to arrive in Jefferson City were Sisters of Mercy from Chicago. They left the familiarity of their school and hospital work in the north to travel south in September … more
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Catholic Charities volunteer, Margie Luebbert, meets with a participant of the Mid-MO Self-Management of Blood Pressure (SMBP) program during office hours. Through this evidence-based blood pressure management program trained facilitators, like Margie, meet with people who have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) to help them reach their health goals.
A call to serve and save a life
You may know that cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of premature death in the USA and, indeed, across counties in Missouri. Common cases of cardiovascular disease we see … more
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Jay Nies, editor of The Catholic Missourian, stands next to one of the new bells for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on March 31, 2023, the day Bishop W. Shawn McKnight blessed them.
The Catholic Missourian editor has been on pilgrimage for 25 years
The Catholic Missourian Editor Jay Nies likes to begin his articles by placing the story in God’s hands. Before asking a single interview question, he invites his guests to join him in … more
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More than 200 people honored Venerable Father Augustine Tolton on July 9 during a procession from St. Peter Church to Fr. Tolton’s burial place in St. Peter Cemetery. Father Daren Zehnle, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Quincy, led Evening Prayer in the cemetery at the end of the procession.
2024 Fr. Tolton procession to be joined by National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
An annual procession to Venerable Father Augustus Tolton’s gravesite in Quincy, Illinois, will be joined next year by pilgrims walking the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage en route to … more
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Members of the Rvwang tribe from Myanmar perform a traditional dance of thanksgiving during the World Refugee Day celebration June 24 in Columbia.
Over 500 gather to celebrate World Refugee Day
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-world-refugee-day-celebration,4703 Three women of the Karen tribe of southern … more
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New infant, early childhood center to give access to daycare to J.C.-area Catholic school employees
A triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is an answer to prayer for families involved in Catholic education in and near Jefferson City. A generous gift and a providential turn of events means … more
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Members of the Women’s Ministry group of St. Martin Parish in St. Martins, accompanied by their young chaperone, prepare to share high tea with residents of Westbrook Terrace in Jefferson City June 12.
St. Martin Parish Women’s Ministry serves up high tea, priceless memories at Westbrook Terrace
Ten members of the Women’s Ministry group at St. Martin Parish in St. Martins experienced the joy of the Visitation with residents of Westbrook Terrace Senior Living in Jefferson City. … more
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Fr. Daniel Merz — 25 years of helping people get closer to God
One night while Father Daniel Merz was in first grade, he prayed in the dark before bed: “God, I just want to see you. Show me your face just once.” “To some extent, … more
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About 60 people take part in a Sunday evening dinner discussion on June 25 in the Sacred Heart Activity Building in Columbia, about the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, facilitated by Curtis Wichmer (RIGHT), a legislative analyst for the Missouri Catholic Conference.
Columbia Sacred Heart parishioners discuss Church’s position on the death penalty
When issues of public safety collide with the sanctity of human life, it’s always best to avoid actions that cause harm without a clear, outweighing benefit. That was a key message Curtis … more
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Father Jason Doke, pastor of St. Martin Parish in St. Martins, proclaims a reading from Scripture during the dedication of the Veterans and First Responders Memorial at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1003 in St. Martins.
Fr. Doke blesses VFW Veterans’ and First Responders’ Memorial
“Eternal God, source of every gift and talent … as we remember and give you honor for the eloquent witness of all veterans who served our country, especially those who laid down their … more
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Diocesan Missions Collection To be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese July 15-16, 2023
A tide rises and recedes on one shore just as it cycles back on another. Such are the bonds of mission among the people of central and northern Missouri and several dioceses thousands of miles … more
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ENCOUNTER AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES -- Restoring hope and security after predatory lending
When I came into my role at Catholic Charities, I didn’t know what to expect. I felt called to this work because I had started working with people experiencing poverty through Transformational … more
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Volunteers from El Puente-Hispanic Ministry in Jefferson City and Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri join staff members of the Kansas City office of the Consulate of Mexico during a mobile consulate in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center on June 24. The staff processed applications for Mexican passports, consulate IDs and credentials to vote absentee in Mexico.
Consulate of Mexico holds mobile consulate in Catholic Center
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. The Consulate of Mexico’s first mobile consulate in Jefferson City will certainly not be its last. Head Consul Soileh Padilla-Mayer of the … more
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Historical photo of damage to St. Thomas the Apostle Church following the tornado of May 1, 1948.
75th ANNIVERSARY ENCORE: St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners went to Mass in damaged church after tornado
The following article, originally published in the June 27, 2008, edition of The Catholic Missourian, marked the 60th anniversary of the tornado: The Our Lady of Perpetual Help devotions had … more
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El obispo W. Shawn McKnight saluda a la gente después de una Misa diocesana en Español en la Catedral de St. Joseph el 18 de junio.
Hispanos católicos, alentados a tomar su misión
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para ver una galería de fotos de este evento. CLICK HERE to read this article in English. “Una familia, una fe, una Iglesia”. Las palabras del … more
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