02-16-24 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Helias Catholic High School launches Spirit of Excellence Campaign
Thursday, February 15, 2024
It’s time to finish the work, say administrators, boosters and friends of Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City. The school has launched its Spirit of Excellence Campaign to raise …
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Father “Bo” Ryan still in awe through 70 years of Priesthood
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Father C. Duane “Bo” Ryan remembers the moment he first spoke the words of consecration and knew he was holding the Body of Christ in his mortal hands. “Thrilling! Thrilling …
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Parishes partner to provide mental health support
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Ilsi Palacios is the Hispanic Services Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. In her role, she provides case management for Spanish-speaking clients and manages the …
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Talking about the what’s and why’s of Lent
Thursday, February 15, 2024
“Jesus forgave us of our sins so that we could go somewhere with him. Where do we want to go with Jesus?” Hands all over St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville flew into the air. …
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Bishop, sisters pray and celebrate on the World Day for Consecrated Life
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Seventeen sisters representing religious communities on mission throughout the Church in central and northeastern Missouri gathered with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Feb. 4 to celebrate the World Day for …
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Volunteer Spotlight — Finding value in service ... and in each other
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Mason, a senior at Helias Catholic High School, knew he would need to complete service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite sure how he’d get those finished, or who he …
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Food support for patients helps hospital visitors, families heal
Thursday, February 15, 2024
For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, an emergency of any size can derail their finely-tuned ability to pay the bills. A wrecked car or a frozen pipe can put the rent, utility bill or even …
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“Why I give to Catholic Charities”
Thursday, February 15, 2024
When I was first asked to share my story — the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri — the Gospel at Sunday Mass was the reading from …
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Seeds of Hope blossom in 2023
Thursday, February 15, 2024
2023 wasn’t just a year of work for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, the charitable arm of the Diocese of Jefferson City; it was a testament to the transformative power of …
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Hotline created for reporting abuse of Church finances or human resource policies
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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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Bishop to preside at Rite of Election, Feb. 18 in Cathedral
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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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New Cursillistas had a great fall in 2023
Thursday, February 15, 2024
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see an additional photo. 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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2024 Lenten regulations, admonitions for the Diocese of Jefferson City
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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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SAUCIER — From age to age
Thursday, February 15, 2024
A cake, ablaze with candles toasting the shredded coconut at their feet, was no subtle reminder that another year had passed. In that piercing light, I could not deny that I had reached the …
