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Jorge Guevara believes he’s been given a one-in-a-million opportunity to help people who are suffering in his beloved Venezuela.
The South American nation has been plagued with years of …
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By Jay Nies
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7/9/26
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Parabolic perspectives and melodic mantras swirled around the barrel-vaulted ceiling of Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City.
It was an …
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By Jay Nies
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7/9/26
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A prominent cleric summoned Catholics to mark the nation’s 250th birthday with celebration, introspection, gratitude and resolve.
He reminded the faithful that the greatest nation in the world …
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By Jay Nies
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7/9/26
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Some people make a difference through what they do.
Others make a difference through who they are.
For the past nine years, Jeremy Morris has done both as Treasurer and a member of the …
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By Sasha Whittle, Director of Finance, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
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7/9/26
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Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell joined Gov. Mike Kehoe, Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Buschman, distinguished Missouri historian Bob Priddy, local and …
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By Jay Nies
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6/26/26
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Chemically induced abortions are set to resume in Missouri, following a June 18 court ruling.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri J. Zhang’s 20-page decision strikes down most of the …
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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Former vicars general don’t fade away.
They just keep on ministering.
“These eight years have been a privilege, but I’m looking forward to focusing on other things,” said Monsignor …
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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A parishioner’s forgotten gift to Annunciation Parish in California kept growing without anyone knowing.
When it came time to …
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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Father Daniel Merz led a group up to the roof of St. John Henry Newman Church in Columbia.
Vestments flowing in the wind, he offered prayers and went about sprinkling holy water onto an acre of …
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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Sister Jean Dietrich of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) stood and smiled behind a podium adorned in boldface with the word HELIAS.
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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A spectacle of blue and gold unfolded on the field of Ray Hentges Stadium, as Helias Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 accepted their …
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By Jay Nies
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6/24/26
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The Jefferson City diocese’s chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) is gearing up for new leadership and an even higher national profile.
After serving as Chapter …
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6/24/26
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For many children, summer begins with the joyful sound of the last school bell ringing.
It marks the start of carefree days filled with sunshine, play, and freedom.
But for some families …
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By Jullia Fox
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6/24/26
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The bells crescendoed as Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell knelt down to receive Father Jacob …
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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Father Stephen W. Jones asked his wife whether he should accept being appointed the Jefferson City diocese’s new vicar general.
Kerri Jones answered clearly.
“When the Church asks, you …
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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Summer camp season is getting under way in the diocese, with 29 young adults heading out to serve on mission in parishes and at various youth camp locations.
Maureen Quinn, diocesan director of …
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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“Be awake! Grace me with your presence!”
That was the final entry in a reflection book belonging to Sister Karen Thein of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND).
Sr. Karen, 84, who …
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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A fellow priest once told Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell: “Always remember, Christ is there to meet us wherever he sends us.”
The bishop expressed that he had no doubt that the Lord would be …
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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“Class 2026, you will never be forgotten.”
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By Jay Nies
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6/12/26
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Knights of Columbus Fr. Helias Council 1054 in Jefferson City was honored this year with the Missouri Knights’ State Council’s Faith In Action Program Award for Faith Activities.
The award …
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6/12/26
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