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Singers from the Helias Catholic High School Concert Choir in Jefferson City share Christmas hymns and carols from the steps inside the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda, surrounding the Nativity scene during the 12th annual Christmas Nativity in the Capitol event on Dec. 2.
Christmas Nativity in the Capitol, a yearly gift from founder
Participants in this year’s Christmas Nativity in the Capitol event are remembering it as an old friend’s last gift to the community. Judy Bax, co-founder and co-organizer of the annual … more
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Seeing Christ in others — The enduring tradition of caritas
As the year draws to a close and our churches fill with lights, hymns, and the anticipation of Christ’s birth, we are reminded of something profound. The Catholic Church evangelizes through … more
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First- and second-graders at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City watch a dramatic presentation of the story of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe and a ceremonial dance by El Puente-Hispanic Ministry and St. Peter School on Dec. 10. Christy Trimble, a docent for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, wanted a unique and special way to explain the Cathedral’s beautiful mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe, so she invited people from El Puente to come and share their culture, faith and the story. She set the date to coincide with the feastdays of St. Juan Diego on Dec. 9 and Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. In addition to the two classes, almost 70 parents and grandparents came to the presentation in Cana Hall.
Our Lady of Guadalupe — ‘Am I not here, I who am your mother?’
I want to organize society into three groups for this column. First are those who have never heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The second group includes Catholics and non-Catholics who have … more
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These are some of the ornaments that students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City designed for the Missouri tree, which is seated next to the National Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.
St. Joseph Cathedral School students design ornaments for Missouri tree in Washington D.C.
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  Some mid-Missouri students’ artwork has made a national appearance in the country’s capital. Students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in … more
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Fr. Oligschlaeger: Gratitude perpetuates joy, vanquishes fear
Being grateful builds up and strengthens the joy that Jesus wants all people to have. That joy chases away fear and allows people to offer themselves fully back to God. “Jesus has … more
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LEFT: John Paul McGuire, a native of St. Brendan Parish in Mexico, is a seminarian studying at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago. RIGHT: Gage Neisen, a native of Queen of Peace Parish in Ewing, is a seminarian studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio.
Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The men who are discerning whether God wants them to be priests give public witness with their openness and daily “yes” to him. It’s a path every Catholic is called to travel. … more
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Christmastime can be difficult. Here are some suggestions.
For people who have experienced a major loss or are dealing with some other sort of trauma, Christmastime can be the most difficult time of the year. Finding authentic joy amidst the chaos and … more
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This is part of a recently installed oil painting of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, a Missouri native and candidate for being declared a saint, that now adorns the baptistry in Holy Rosary Church in Monroe City. Fr. Tolton, the Roman Catholic Church’s first recognizably Black priest in the United States, was baptized where the old St. Peter Church in Brush Creek now stands.
New Fr. Tolton artwork in Monroe City baptistry
Venerable Father Augustus Tolton watches approvingly as people are baptized in the newly-renovated Holy Rosary Church in Monroe City. Having been baptized himself in the nearby town of Brush … more
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Father Nicholas Reid, pastor of St. Martin Parish in St. Martins and St. Michael Parish in Russellville and a Major in the U.S. Air Force, stands among camels during his deployment as a chaplain in Kuwait. He recently spoke to Jefferson City’s Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree assembly about his experiences and lessons he has learned as a military chaplain.
Priest chaplain shares lessons from his decade on active duty
God is present in everyday encounters, providing opportunities for learning and spiritual growth. Father Nicholas Reid, a priest of the Jefferson City diocese and U.S. Air Force chaplain, shared … more
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St. Peter in J.C. turns to constructive collaboration to feed the hungry people on World Day of the Poor
Members of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City got a chance to serve people in need in an organized, effective manner. They want to do more of it. “Oh, yes! It was very well received … more
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Divine Word Missionary Father Eric Groner listens to Father John Schmitz preach the homily at an all-school Mass in Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City Nov. 11, during Vocation Awareness Week.
Hometown priests visit their former grade school for Vocation Awareness Week
Father Eric Groner of the Divine Word Missionaries and Father John Schmitz gazed out nostalgically from the sanctuary of Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City. They had once occupied … more
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A woman prays the Rosary during Eucharistic adoration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., in this file photo.
Macon, Shelbina parishes present prayer bouquet to Bishop O’Donnell
The Catholics of Macon and Shelby counties had never heard of Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell when they started praying in earnest for him. He didn’t know who they were, either. … more
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From stumps and stones — The work of hope
Earlier this summer, one of our staff members noticed something surprising in the rock bed by our main entrance: a tomato plant sprouting between the stones. No one knows how it got there … more
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Thanksgiving Day celebrates an abundant harvest and the blessing of family and friends. “Bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth.” ― Sirach 50:22.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate blessings of family, faith
The following article was published in the Catholic Voice, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, in 2012. The Fr. O’Donnell referred to in the story is now Bishop Ralph B. … more
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Religious leaders place marigold flowers used on the altar during the service into the fence surrounding the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago on the day an outdoor Mass observed by interfaith leaders, community members, and volunteers, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention. The Mass was led by Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado.
U.S. bishops uphold immigrants’ human dignity, call for immigration reform in urgent message
CLICK HERE to read a related story. In their role as pastors of the Church in this country, the U.S. Catholic bishops expressed Christian solidarity with immigrants, called for an end to mass … more
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The choir leads the singing of hymns and responses in languages spoken on the African continent.
African Thanksgiving Mass in Columbia
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Wise men, women and children arrived in God’s house and gave him homage. Their hymns and offerings were taken up into a thundering cloud of … more
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A contingent from the Jefferson City diocese joins thousands of other Catholic teens from all over the United States at a keynote session at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Pope to U.S. teens at NCYC: “You matter!”
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Light from a gigantic TV screen reflected off the faces of over 16,000 young Catholics congregated in the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The face … more
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Father Brad Berhorst, judicial vicar for the Jefferson City diocese and a 2009 graduate of Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City, blesses the newly completed addition to the school’s Rackers Fieldhouse on Nov. 15.
Helias Catholic H.S. fieldhouse addition completed, blessed
The addition to the Rackers Fieldhouse at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City was almost ready for use. But one very important thing remained. “Lord, we entreat your … more
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This image of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation adorns one of the stained-glass windows in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
UPDATED: Communal Reconciliation services for Advent 2025
Advent (which begins Nov. 30) 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. … more
Father James Betzen visits with people working at the Missouri State Fair in 2006.
Rest in peace, Father James Betzen, 72, who ministered in Sedalia for 11 years
Precious Blood Father James Betzen was well aware of the need to “become like little children” in order to enter the Kingdom of God. He not only preached it, he lived it. … more
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