11-24-23 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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SAUCIER — “Give one thing more”
Friday, November 24, 2023
There’s a story of the Irish writer Samuel Becket on a walk with a friend in Paris on a beautiful spring morning. “Doesn’t this just make you feel happy to be alive?” his …
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Missouri Catholic Conference honors Jean Wankum for 50 years of service to Birthright
Friday, November 24, 2023
It’s been a year like no other for Jean Wankum, director and cofounder of Birthright of Mid-Missouri. The Immaculate Conception parishioner celebrated her 90th birthday, took part in …
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Carmelite Sr. Angelina Marie Milligan, 90, laid to rest
Friday, November 24, 2023
God bestows innumerable blessings on his Church through each of the women and men he calls to religious life in orders and congregations throughout the world. So many unique gifts, so many …
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NCYC participants return, determined to stay “Fully Alive”
Friday, November 24, 2023
Joey Jones was wearing a silly hat he’d been given at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. A man working at the venue said he liked the hat, so Joey let him have …
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Fr. Flatley: Perennial problem meets ancient wisdom
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Desert Ammas and Abbas (Mothers and Fathers) were the precursors of what we call Monks today. These dedicated disciples of Christ fled into the deserts of Egypt and Syria in the Third …
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Bishop urges parishes to call forth, not bury, people’s talents
Friday, November 24, 2023
Parishes should never allow their priceless treasures to be buried. Namely, the talents and ideas of the people, which need to be called forward and cultivated for the building up of God’s …
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Author of novel about St. Joseph to give proceeds to Catholic Charities
Friday, November 24, 2023
Catholic author Joseph Benevento Ph.D., author of a novel about St. Joseph and the Holy Family, is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book in perpetuity to Catholic Charities of Central …
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New Diocesan Pastoral Council officers see co-responsibility as a key to diocesan planning
Friday, November 24, 2023
The bylaws for the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) say any members can be elected to serve as chair and vice chair. Both offices can be held by clergy, a Chancery employee, or a representative …
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St. Raymond’s Society opens preschool, infant care in Columbia
Friday, November 24, 2023
Something amazing happens every time the founders of the St. Raymond’s Society let God take control. He ups the ante, with grace to spare. “We’ve never had a need that God …
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Sharing in the Master’s joy
Friday, November 24, 2023
A reflection from Board President, Mike Maag My name is Mike Maag, and I am truly honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. …
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Father Jason Doke enjoys preparing, sharing a meal
Friday, November 24, 2023
Father Jason Doke is noted by friends, family and parishioners for his cooking, a passion that started in childhood. “My mom cooked for us because she was a good mother, not because she …
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Advent communal Reconciliation services for 2023
Friday, November 24, 2023
Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here is a partial list of …
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Bishops, priests offer Mass for those who have gone before them
Friday, November 10, 2023
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The bells of the Cathedral rang out the “ Angelus ” as priests of the diocese chanted the “ Salve Regina ” — “Hail, Holy …
