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Darrin Hartman is the choir director at Sacred Heart School in Sedalia and has lived in Sedalia since birth. He has been working at Sacred Heart for 13 years, and his musical influence affects every student at the Catholic school.

In Sedalia: Sacred Heart’s Darrin Hartman leads the choir to sing as one

Darrin Hartman is the choir director at Sacred Heart School and has lived in Sedalia his whole life. His appreciation for music began early in life and, fostered by his parents, Hartman has made … more

By Chris Howell | 1/23/25

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Msgr. Charles Owen Rice march to the United Nations in New York in this April 1967 photo.

Bishop honors memory, vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following statement Jan. 20 for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his … more

1/23/25

St. Louis priest gives Invocation for Governor’s Prayer Breakfast

Father Joseph Detwiler, associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville in the St. Louis archdiocese, gave the following invocation at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 15 in … more

1/23/25

Empowering Families: Community Services success stories

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) is committed to caring for our neighbors in need throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City. Within the Community Services program, … more

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff, Julia Hinton, and Tessa McIntyre | 1/23/25

Creando Conexiones — Una invitación a compartir tu voz

Cuando cantamos juntos en la liturgia, el Espíritu Santo se mueve entre nosotros. El canto litúrgico es un acto de fe que resuena profundamente en nuestros corazones; no es solo la … more

Por el Obispo W. Shawn McKnight | 1/23/25

Gov. Mike Kehoe, a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson City, takes the Oath of Office outside the Missouri State Capitol on Jan. 13, 2025. He is the second Catholic to serve as governor in the state's 203-year history.

Cathedral parishioner becomes Missouri’s 58th governor

It was a time to celebrate, to pray and to hope. Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of newly elected Gov. Mike Kehoe joined him and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass … more

Story by Jay Nies, photos by Annie Williams | 1/14/25

Bp. McKnight: Embracing hope in the Jubilee Year

CLICK HERE to read a related story. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer un informe relacionado en español. The Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope invites all of us into a season of … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 1/9/25

John-Paul Buzard, president and artistic director of Buzard Organ Co. of Champaign, Illinois, inspects the nearly completed instrument his company built for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.

New organ nearing completion in renovated Cathedral

The man whose company built the new organ for the Cathedral of St. Joseph said his life’s mission is to produce “functional works of art.” And like all sacred art, its purpose … more

By Jay Nies | 1/9/25

Seminarians of the Jefferson City diocese, deacons of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, Father Stephen Jones, pastor, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and people carrying banners representing deaneries of the diocese lead a procession from Cana Hall upstairs to the Cathedral of St. Joseph during a Dec. 29 Mass to open the Jubilee Year of Hope in this diocese.

Jubilee Year of Hope under way in diocese

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Opening Mass. CLICK HERE to read a related article on norms for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. CLICK HERE to read a … more

By Jay Nies and OSV News | 1/9/25

Fr. Kenneth Reichert OSB, 91, Brunswick native, laid to rest

SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert wouldn’t want to be remembered for nearly dying in a puddle of his own blood in the monastery he called home … more

By Jay Nies | 1/9/25

The cover of the “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” booklet, a small-group faith-sharing resource for parishes in the Jefferson City diocese. The booklet in English and Spanish, along with other resources, can be found online at diojeffcity.org/soft-pacotb.

Faith-sharing groups on the Beatitudes are building communities, helping parishes discover needs, refine their mission

Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them. The Holy … more

By Jay Nies | 1/9/25

Katie Wills, seated, and Kathleen Basi, standing give a concert of sacred music at Mrs. Wills’s home parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, this past November.

Basi, Wills to headline 2025 Women’s Ministry winter events at four parishes in the diocese

CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians … more

By Jay Nies | 1/9/25

LEFT: The second church building for St. Peter Church was dedicated on June 28, 1857, approximately three years after Father William Walsh’s arrival. RIGHT: A native of Ireland, William Walsh immigrated to the United States and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1854. He was later appointed the pastor for St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City and not only guided the congregation in building a new church, but helped establish the parish in nearby California. He was later transferred to St. Bridget of Erin Parish in St. Louis, where he received the honorary title of monsignor.

Fr. William Walsh helped Jefferson City’s first parish grow

On July 7, 1854, Father William Walsh became the third priest to lead St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, which at the time consisted of approximately 40 families. His tenure with the parish was … more

By Jeremy P. Ämick | 1/9/25

Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, leads the assembly in prayer at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session at noon on Jan. 8.

House chaplain’s prayer for first day of 2025 Legislative Session

CLICK ON THE ARROWS to see additional photos. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the … more

1/9/25

A legacy of love — Planned giving opportunities to impact future generations

As the new year begins, millions of people set resolutions with hopeful hearts and great intentions. Yet, studies show that only about 9% of people actually achieve their New Year’s … more

By Litz Main | 1/9/25

Creando Conexiones — Abrazando la esperanza

Este Año de Jubileo: Peregrinos de la Esperanza, nos invita a todos a una época de renovación, un tiempo para abrazar la esperanza que Cristo nos ofrece, especialmente ante los … more

Reverendísimo W. Shawn McKnight | 1/9/25

The sacrament of reconciliation is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, New York.

On sin, mercy and indulgences

The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth. The relationship with God … more

1/9/25

This stained-glass window depicting the Three Wise Men adoring the infant Jesus adorns the sanctuary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Starkenburg.

Announcement for Easter and moveable feasts for 2025

The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to … more

1/9/25

Newly ordained Father Gregory Clever gives his first priestly blessing to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7, following Fr. Clever’s ordination to the Priesthood.

Bishop ordains Fr. Clever to Priesthood

CLICK HERE to read the text of Bishop McKnight’s homily CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. Clever’s Ordination Mass. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. … more

By Jay Nies | 12/19/24

Soon-to-be-ordained Father Gregory Clever and the people who are gathered in the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7 for his priestly ordination listen to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s homily.

MAKING CONNECTIONS: A priest lays down his life to minister to the Church in the person of Christ

CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop McKnight preached the following homily Dec. 7 during the Ordination Mass for Father Gregory Clever: In this season of Advent, a season of joyful … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 12/19/24

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