05-15-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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Bishop to eighth-graders — Take your gifts, talents to high school, put them to good use
Thursday, May 14
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-diocesan-2026-eighth-grade-mass,6693 Eighth-graders throughout these 38 counties …
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Renovation draws out beauty, solemnity of worship in St. Pius X Church in Moberly
Thursday, May 14
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. “ Instaurare Omnia in Christo .” Pope St. Pius X’s papal motto — “To restore all things in Christ” — was the goal for …
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Sixth-graders explore the world of vocations
Thursday, May 14
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read a related story. Hundreds of sixth-graders in red T-shirts rattled the gym, funneled down the hallways, burst out …
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Student’s artwork cast in stained glass for new window
Thursday, May 14
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. A light shines in the darkness atop Immaculate Conception Parish’s oldest building in Jefferson City. A student’s art, a parishioner’s …
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Mary’s Home students carry on May Crowning tradition
Thursday, May 14
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. “How incredibly blessed we are! In more ways than one!” This is Michele Kempker’s 28th year teaching and her first year at Our Lady of the Snows …
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Speakers at MidWest March for Life — ‘Your voice matters on Amendment 3. Use it!’
Thursday, May 14
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The David of the Bible gathered five smooth stones before heading into battle against the mighty Goliath. Missourians hoping to …
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Sixth-graders gain insights into sacramental Marriage
Thursday, May 14
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Sixth-graders from throughout the Jefferson City diocese were gathered in Flanagan Hall during Sixth Grade Vocation Day at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in …
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Plans for The Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton announced at historical St. Boniface Church in Quincy, Illinois
Thursday, May 14
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has announced plans to establish The Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton ( toltonshrine.org ) at the historical St. Boniface Church in Quincy, marking a …
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Volunteer appreciation
Thursday, May 14
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri recently celebrated National Volunteer Week by hosting our annual Mass and reception for active volunteers. This special event provides an …
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RUTTER — Grounded and fed
Thursday, May 14
This morning, the family planted the tomatoes that David’s been nurturing inside all winter in the ground. He’s grown them from seed to roots to vines until they’re ready to plant and …
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SAUCIER — An unexpected turn
Thursday, May 14
We left early, hoping to avoid the morning rush hour. Beyond that, we wanted to reach the one-lane section of I-40 before the traffic thickened. There were construction slowdowns and the gnarl …
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PHOTOS: Sixth Grade Vocation Day
Thursday, May 7
Hundreds of sixth-graders from Catholic schools throughout the Jefferson City diocese came together in Columbia to learn, think and pray about God’s unique plan for each of them and how they can …
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PHOTOS: Diocesan 2026 Eighth Grade Mass
Tuesday, May 5
Hundreds of eighth-graders and their teachers and principals from the 36 Catholic grade schools in the diocese join their hearts and voices for an end-of-the-school-year Mass with Bishop Ralph B. …
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PHOTOS: Anointing of new altar, St. Pius X Church, Moberly
Tuesday, May 5
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell consecrates the new altar and blesses the new sanctuary elements in St. Pius X Church in Moberly, with a capacity congregation present. He and Father Louis Nelen, pastor …
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PHOTOS: 2026 MidWest March for Life
Thursday, April 30
Clear skies and beautiful weather greeted people from all over Missouri and beyond at this year’s MidWest March for Life on April 30 on and all around the State Capitol grounds in Jefferson City. …
