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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell stands next to the cross marking the priests’ section of Resurrection Cemetery in Jefferson City, where two of his predecessors are at rest. “I may well be buried here someday,” he said.
A new bishop for a vast, historical diocese
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell is set to become the fifth leader of a relatively new diocese but one with Catholic roots stretching back to the early 1800s. A textured mosaic The … more
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell pauses in front of a statue of the Blessed Mother in Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City while visiting the city on Aug. 19.
Omaha archbishop: ‘You’re getting one of our best’
The nuncio called to tell the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska, that one of his priests had been appointed to lead the Church in central and northeastern Missouri. It was Bishop-elect Ralph B. … more
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Deacons John Hill and Raymond Purvis hold the Book of the Gospels over Bishop (now Archbishop) Shawn McKnight’s head during the Mass for his ordination and installation as bishop of Jefferson City on Feb. 6, 2018.
Ordination of a bishop is filled with beauty, ancient symbolism
The ceremony of episcopal ordination takes place during the celebration of the Eucharist. The Scripture readings chosen by Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell for his ordination will be from … more
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell’s uncle, the late Monsignor Edward C. O’Donnell, who was a U.S. Army chaplain in World War II, brought the carved image of Christ back with him from Germany. The priest’s brother made the cross for it. Msgr. O’Donnell displayed it prominently throughout his priestly ministry, then presented it to Bishop-elect O’Donnell upon retiring.
Behold the wood of the cross
The crucifix in Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell’s office is saturated with memory and meaning. The image of Christ was carved in Oberammergau, Germany. The bishop-elect’s … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell and Archbishop Emeritus George J. Lucas, who led the Omaha archdiocese from 2009 until May of this year, attend an event in 2022.
Retired Omaha archbishop sees bishop-elect as strong collaborator, consensus-builder
Archbishop Emeritus George J. Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, offered some advice to Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell upon learning that he had been appointed to lead the Jefferson City diocese. … more
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Coat of Arms of Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell, fifth bishop of Jefferson City
Description The Roman Catholic Church has long used heraldry for authenticating seals and marking times and deeds of its shepherds. The shield’s unique design is meant to identify and … more
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O'Donnell prays in a pew of the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter in Jefferson City while visiting the city for the first time on Aug. 19.
Two priests share thoughts on prayer
How can the people of this diocese help their new bishop become everything God intends for him to be? “Pray,” said Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell. “Pray for me that God … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell and Archbishop W. Shawn McKnight of Kansas City in Kansas, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 2018 until May of this year, stand with fellow bishops and priests outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on Sept. 16, 2025, following the Funeral Mass of Bishop John R. Gaydos, who led the diocese from 1997-2018.
Crossing paths with those who went before him
Through the years, Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell had the opportunity to meet and interact with three of the four previous bishops of this diocese. “When I was a seminarian at … more
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Ancient symbols of a bishop and his ministry
Here is a description of some of the symbols, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centuries of Church history, that help identify a bishop and his important role in the life of the Church: Crosier … more
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Pope Leo XIV poses for a photo with Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell of Jefferson City on Sept. 11, 2025, in the atrium of the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.
Being a bishop requires humility, creativity, pope says
Close to 200 clerics who had been named bishops in the past year were not the only ones in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall to have been thrust into new ministries and leadership roles. … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell preaches his last Sunday homily as pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 28.
Bishop-elect enjoys reading, spending time with people
Bishop-elect O’Donnell’s favorite activities outside his clerical duties often involve fellowship and camaraderie. “I really enjoy getting together with friends and … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrator of the Jefferson City diocese and pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, gives Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell a tour of St. Peter Proto-Cathedral on Aug. 19.
Historical bond between dioceses
In 1846, Father William Walsh became the first resident pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City. He was later appointed pastor of St. Bridget of Erin Parish in the Kerry Patch neighborhood … more
El obispo electo Ralph B. O'Donnell recuerda una llamada telefónica que recibió del obispo emérito John R. Gaydos, de Jefferson City, durante una vigilia el 15 de septiembre, la víspera de su funeral en la Catedral de San José.
Biografía del Obispo Electo Ralph O’Donnell
El padre Ralph B. O’Donnell nació en agosto de 1969 en Omaha, Nebraska. Es el décimo y úlCmo hijo de Mary Jane y el difunto Terrance O’Donnell. Creció en la … more
Monseñor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrador de la Diócesis de Jefferson City
Declaración de bienvenida del administrador diocesano
A continuación, una declaración de Monseñor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrador de la Diócesis de Jefferson City: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo, ahora y por siempre! … more
John O’Leary, who overcame almost impossible odds to survive burns over 100 percent of his body when he was 9, addresses Catholic school educators of the Jefferson City diocese at this year’s Teachers Institute on Sept. 26, 2011, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
ENCORE: Burn survivor to Catholic educators: ‘You can make a huge difference!’
CLICK HERE to read a related story about “Soul on Fire” in the St. Louis Review. This article was originally published in the Oct. 7, 2011, issue of The Catholic Missourian. John … more
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A member of the Missionaries of the Risen Christ comforts a young migrant in Tapachula, Mexico, May 11, 2019.
Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops call for merciful, just immigration policies
Missouri’s Roman Catholic Bishops are urging lawmakers and policymakers at every level of government to work toward lasting solutions to the challenges and opportunities brought by immigrants … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell imparts a blessing on a family after the last Sunday Mass he celebrated as pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 28. He will be installed as the fifth bishop of Jefferson City on Oct. 28.
Bp.-elect O’Donnell says farewell to his Omaha parishioners
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Five years and 10 months ago, Archbishop George J. Lucas addressed the people of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska. He was there to install … more
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Father Russell Judge (1951-2025)
Rest in peace, Father Russell Judge, 73, a friend to many
Father Russell Judge had a passion for chess. “My father taught me to play, but Russell taught me the beauty of the game,” said Bill Judge, Fr. Judge’s oldest nephew. Fr. … more
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Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School Trailblazer Hall of Fame 2025 inductees Jack Parker, Davis Atkins McCallister, Michael Porter Jr., Father Michael Coleman, Jaydin Eierman and Chase Freidel Manes take the field during halftime at the Trailblazers’ Sept. 5 varsity football game.
Fr. Coleman part of inaugural class inducted into Fr. Tolton Catholic H.S. Hall of Fame
Blazer-blue blazers set them apart from the rest. They are the inaugural inductees into the Trailblazer Hall of Fame at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia. “Wear … more
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“Love Heals” is theme for women’s ministry fall events with Sonja Corbitt
How does a young Christian woman who punched holes in walls; ripped a door off its hinges; broke dishes, remote controls, and the heart of her beloved; and used her car to run someone off the road in … more
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