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Father Michael Coleman, a chaplain at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, displays the custom-made St. Louis Cardinals baseball jersey that students at the school gave to him for his 40th priestly anniversary in 2021.
The Blazer gift that keeps giving
This is a firsthand recollection by a priest who has been serving as chaplain of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, home of the Trailblazers, since its founding in 2011: I was … more
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Father Stephen Jones, pastor, joins about 180 parishioners and visitors on a recent June evening for XLT Adoration in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. The monthly event often attracts many young families to spend time with the Lord. This time, in anticipation of upcoming events in the diocese, Fr. Jones shared a passionate message about Christ fully present in the Eucharist, and why it matters.
XLT Adoration in the Cathedral — a time of Adoration and praise
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/monthly-xlt-adoration-cathedral-of-st-joseph,5372 Newer rites of grace prevailed over … more
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Sister Rosemary Brueggen CSJ
Montgomery City native Sr. Rosemary Brueggen notes 60 years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Montgomery City native Sister Rosemary Brueggen has always loved Creation and working with people. That’s how God led her into consecrated religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph of … more
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A mission team consisting of Carmen Garcia, Yasica Buitrago, Alexander Almazan, Jose Almazan, Andrea Lagunas, Father Víctor Cabes Chaves of the Missionaries of the Nativity of Mary, Deacon Amapro Orozco, Deacon Enrique Castro and Ilsi Palacios gathers in the sanctuary of Iglesia los Sagrados Corazones after leading an encounter retreat there and two other retreats at Escuela Hogar, both in Mérida, Mexico, this spring.
Mission team leads children’s retreat in Mérida
SCROLL THE ARROWS to se 33 more photos. The children soaked up the good news like arid soil absorbing the rain. Some washed back up onto members of the mission team and sent them home … more
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Deacon John Weaver, Deacon David Miller, Deacon Dana Joyce, Deacon Turf Martin and Deacon John Hill join Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight in the Cathedral of St. Joseph after he bestowed Benemerenti Medals, a special papal honor, on them June 8 during the annual deacons’ gathering in Jefferson City.
Bishop presents papal honors to deacons
Pope Francis has bestowed special honors on several deacons in the Jefferson City diocese, for having “rendered special service to the Christian Faith.” Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight … more
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Jennifer Hubbard
Author to speak on staying focused on God despite grief, during luncheon at Laurie shrine
Jennifer Hubbard remembers some advice she gave both of her children when they were learning to ride a bicycle. “You steer where you stare.” “For me, it’s one of the … more
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(Front row) Tim Danze, Deacon William Seibert, Father Donald Antweiler, candidate Bob Raeth; (second row) candidate Ken Livingston, candidate Brian Harrison, Bill Yarbrough; (third row) candidate Scott Thrasher, Brian Allen, Luis Occena; (fourth row) candidate Jason Otke, Marvin Twenter, candidate Jay Bukalski; and (fifth row) Tim Terry, Bob Riebold and John Keener take part in Cursillo Men’s Weekend #73 April 25-28.
Spring Cursillos held at St. Anthony Parish in Camdenton
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see another photo. The Jefferson City diocese Cursillo movement held spring 2024 weekends at St. Anthony Parish in Camdenton. Men’s Weekend #73 was held April … more
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Father Michael Murphy, pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in St. Robert and St. Jude Parish in Richland, blesses graduating seniors and the Graduation Kits they received from the St. Robert Bellarmine Altar and Rosary Society during a special Mass April 7 in St. Robert Bellarmine Church.
A Blessing for the future — St. Robert Bellarmine honors graduating seniors
Members of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish came together April 7 to honor and celebrate its 12 graduating seniors with a dedicated Mass, followed by a fellowship meal. As part of this special … more
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Deacon Lou Leonatti
Charity and Mercy Grants
As a board member of Catholic Charities, it is a privilege to share with you the positive impact of our Charity and Mercy Grants. These grants support local parishes’ Social Ministry … more
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St. Robert Altar Society honors men on St. Joseph’s feast day
The St. Robert Bellarmine Altar and Rosary Society honored men of the parish on March 19. St. Joseph was chosen as the ideal model of positive masculinity in his role of protector and guide to … more
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Deacon Turf Martin of Sedalia and newly ordained Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever watch newly ordained Father Christopher Hoffmann bestow his first priestly blessing on Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph June 1 after the priestly and diaconal ordination.
Bishop ordains Fr. Hoffmann, Rev. Mr. Clever
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight placed his hands on the head of Father … more
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Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City officially breaks ground June 5 on its Spirit of Excellence expansion to complete the school’s campus master plan. Pictured are Doug Hoelscher, representing the Helias Catholic Advisory Council; Helias Catholic President Ron Vossen; Diocese of Jefferson City Superintendent of Schools Erin Vader Ed.D.; Melissa Kleffner-Wansing, representing The Foundation for the Benefit of Helias Catholic High School Board of Directors; Helias Catholic Principal Spencer Allen; 2024 Helias Catholic graduate Jack Callahan; Spirit of Excellence Committee Chair Peter Lyskowski; and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight. The Spirit of Excellence project will complete the Helias Catholic campus with a performing arts center, baseball and softball complex, and addition to the existing Rackers Fieldhouse, bringing all school facilities onto the central campus. For more information and to support the project, please visit heliascatholic.com/spiritofexcellence.
Ground broken for new facilities at Helias Catholic High School
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Erin Vader Ed.D, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools, join a distinguished slate of dignitaries and school representatives for the ground-breaking ceremony for … more
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Father Christopher Hoffmann carries the Most Blessed Sacrament down the main thoroughfare through downtown Sedalia during a Eucharistic Procession on June 2, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Corpus Christi and Masses of Thanksgiving
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The faithful who gather around the altar for Mass stand in the presence of the entire … more
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York preaches a homily on the Incarnation and the Holy Eucharist at Mass on Jan. 5, during the Fellowship of Catholic University Students' SEEK24 conference in St. Louis.
Remembering Cardinal Dolan’s SEEK24 homily in St. Louis on Eucharist, Incarnation, and power of friendship
CLICK HERE to see a video from Cardinal Dolan’s homily. “Nothing brings us closer to Jesus and one another than the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan … more
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Father Stephen Jones offers Mass on Memorial Day amidst the marble-clad vaults in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Jefferson City.
Bittersweet emotions on Memorial Day at Resurrection Cemetery
Flags and hearts bowed down to the eternal God, who rules over the living and the dead and is merciful to all. To him, several hundred people offered sacrifice and supplication during the … more
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Deanery representatives and clergy from the North Deanery of the Jefferson City diocese take part in a listening session in the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Macon February of this year as part of the ongoing preparations for the second session of the Churchwide Synod on Synodality.
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S. … more
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From Dominican Republic to dream job — How faith led me to help immigrants at Catholic Charities
Ever dreamt of visiting the Gateway to the West? That was me, a young man from the Dominican Republic, raised next to the vibrant border with Haiti. Growing up in a Catholic family, service … more
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The new graduates of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia toss their mortarboards into the air during their graduation ceremony on May 19, 2024.
76 new Tolton Catholic High School graduates sent forth to love God, others, themselves
Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School graduating senior Solomon Canoy told his 75 classmates to “live like Fr. Mike.” Father Mike Coleman, their chaplain, urged them to “be … more
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Members of the Helias Catholic High School Class of 2024 listen to the singing of their class song during Commencement on May 19, 2024.
151 Helias Catholic High School seniors urged to act with courage, compassion, consecration
Helias Catholic High School’s Class of 2024 chose for its senior song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the Broadway musical “Carousel.” The haunting ballad was … more
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Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight elevate the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Mass at which Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a transitional deacon on June 3, 2023.
Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann to be ordained to Priesthood June 1
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes needed a deacon to assist him at a Mass for the 10th anniversary of the Swahili Catholic Community in Columbus, Ohio. “Why not?” said Rev. Mr. Christopher … more
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