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Colette Tellman tells of her journey of hope and healing to members of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Ladies Auxiliary on Nov. 14.
Cathedral parishioner credits God, the Eucharist and St. Carlo Acutis’s intercession for healing
Colette Tellman was grateful to still be alive, but she didn’t mind asking for more. She’s now convinced that God granted her a favor through the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a … more
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Study: Missouri dioceses among most spiritually fruitful in nation
Catholic World Report (CWR) published a study analyzing the spiritual “fruitfulness” of the 175 Latin-rite dioceses in the U.S. and ranked two Missouri dioceses among the 20 most fruitful … more
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Father Simon Jude Kanyike celebrates Mass with pilgrims from the Jefferson City diocese, in an ancient catacomb below the city of Rome.
A tale of 42 pilgrims from the Jefferson City diocese to Italy
Early on the morning of Nov. 5, a group of 40 pilgrims followed Father Simon Jude Kanyike and Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa on a pilgrimage to Italy that took them on a journey through Venice, … more
Marissa Flores Madden
Faith, family, immigration — Upholding human dignity
CLICK HERE to read a related story. “I’m a new bishop and I’m an immigrant. Coming from Mexico to the United States, me and my whole family thank you so much for this.” … more
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Archbishop Michael G. McGovern of Omaha, Nebraska, Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell’s home archdiocese, and Bishop O’Donnell pray Evening Prayer during a prayer service the evening before Bishop O’Donnell’s ordination and installation as the fifth bishop of Jefferson City.
Omaha archbishop the night before Bp. O’Donnell’s ordination: “Be a humble shepherd to all people”
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read a related story. Hymns, incense and intercession filled the Cathedral of St. Joseph the evening before Bishop Ralph … more
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Msgr. Donald W. Lammers P.A. (1933-2025)
Msgr. Donald Lammers, P.A., 92, dies peacefully
Monsignor Donald W. Lammers P.A. would pace about the Memory Care Unit at a local rest home, bereft of sight and hearing. On his lips were words he had prayed many thousands of times. … more
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Father Jeremy Secrist, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Salisbury, St. Boniface Parish in Brunswick and St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Wien, preaches the homily at this year’s Mass for Deceased Priests on Nov 5 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Each priest carries out Christ’s work, ‘not his own,’ says preacher at Mass for Deceased Priests
A week and a day after becoming formally acquainted with a large cross-section of the diocese, it was time for Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell to be introduced to “the rest of the … more
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St. George seventh-graders, with help from Bob “Mr. M.” Maranowski, led students in grades 4-8 in the praying of the Rosary in the Prayer Garden.
St. George School Prayer Garden renovation completed in Linn
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  Volunteers from St. George School in Linn and other parishioners recently completed a renovation of the prayer garden outside the school. In June … more
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J.T. and Kelsey (Marek) Fuller; Darin, Jeri, Halley and Sidney Marek gather in the stands of one of the exhibit areas in the Swine Pavilion on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in August during this year’s State Fair.
Showing livestock at the State Fair: a generational tradition for extended “show families”
Callie Henke’s friends ask her the point of showing livestock and why she wants to keep doing it. Her answers are many. “I do it for the experience, and you never know who … more
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The Kevin and Charlotte Rohlfing family, who were recognized as the Gasconade County Farm Family, and their friends, the Alan and Jessica Gloe family, who were recognized as the Warren County Farm Family, attend the 2025 Missouri Farm Family Dinner at this year’s Missouri State Fair in Sedalia in August.
Faith and family help motivate Missouri Farm Families
The Kevin and Charlotte Rohlfing Family of Rhineland and the Jason and Gina Pollard Family of Leonard were among the Missouri Farm Families honored on Aug. 11, Farm Family Day at the 2025 Missouri … more
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A spun wooden sculpture by Father David Means, depicting a heart in the hand of God, stands near a stained-glass window created by Jim Wisch in the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City.
The invitation to love
I wasn’t there, but I can feel her racing heartbeat — feel her hands shake as she turned off the ignition, letting the hum of the engine die and the radio cease, leaving only the thump, … more
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Accompanied by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis, principal consecrator, and Cardinal Christoff Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell takes his place in the bishop’s chair in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, Missouri, during his ordination and installation as the fifth bishop of Jefferson City on Oct. 28, 2025.
Bishop O’Donnell becomes shepherd of Jefferson City diocese
Bells rang, incense billowed, and Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell let out a sigh, smiled at heaven and signed himself with the cross. His time as shepherd of the Diocese of Jefferson City was … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell elevates the Precious Blood at Mass on Sept. 19, during his first visit to the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
A time to pray and celebrate
This special keepsake edition of The Catholic Missourian is both a welcome and an introduction to the fifth bishop of Jefferson City, Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell, a priest of the … more
Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, diocesan administrator
Statement of welcome from diocesan administrator
The following is a statement from Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrator of the Diocese of Jefferson City:   Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! On behalf of the … more
Janie O’Donnell, center, and her sons and daughters gather in the front yard of their home next door to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Omaha, Nebraska. The youngest is Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell.
Growing up O’Donnell — Family life had a profound influence on new bishop
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Terrance O’Donnell was purchasing a grocery store to support his growing family. Turns out, it wasn’t the only property available. … more
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Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss, now retired, of Omaha, imposes hands on Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell as part of ordaining him to the Priesthood on June 7, 1997.
A clear calling, acted upon when the time was right
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell cannot imagine his life without the Priesthood. “I’m so grateful that God has called me to be a priest,” he said. “I know the gifts … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell pauses for a photo while visiting with parishioners at the St. Margaret Mary Parish Fall Festival in Omaha on Sept. 28.
Bishop-elect sees joyful service as a natural response to God’s infinite goodness
“Servite Domino in Laetitia.” Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell chose this verse from Psalm 100, “Serve the Lord with gladness,” to be his motto as a bishop. … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell stands outside St. Margaret Mary Church in Omaha on Sept. 28, after offering his last Mass there as pastor. He led the parish for nearly six years.
Bishop-elect O’Donnell’s Omaha parishioners predict great things for him
CLICK HERE to see a related photo gallery. “Jefferson City, you’re getting a good man.” Deacon Michael Conzett seemed to speak for all of St. Margaret Mary Parish in … more
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Pope Leo XIV greets Bishop Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell of Jefferson City on Sept. 11 in the atrium of the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.
Meeting pope, nearly 200 other new bishops deepened Bishop-elect O’Donnell’s wordview
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell recently spent a week in Rome learning some of the basics of serving as a bishop. He also got to meet Pope Leo XIV. “It was wonderful to greet … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell recalls a telephone call he received from Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City, during a vigil service on Sept. 15, the evening before Bishop Gaydos’s Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Biography of Bishop-elect Ralph O’Donnell
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell was born in August of 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska, the 10th and youngest child of Mary Jane and the late Terrance O’Donnell. He grew up in Our Lady of … more
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