05-29-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Rev. Mr. Jacob Hartman to be ordained to Priesthood on June 6, 2026, in Cathedral
Monday, June 1
Young Jacob Hartman was leaning toward applying for the seminary, but he had real concerns. Could he find love as a priest? “I kept saying to the Lord, ‘The love between a husband and …
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Freeburg Holy Family School expansion begins
Monday, June 1
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. After 40 days of Lent and 50 days of Easter, the Church was back in Ordinary Time. A perfect time to start building something …
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Diocesan Pastoral Council reactivated to advise bishop
Monday, June 1
Many are familiar with the work of parish pastoral councils. They provide invaluable consultation and practical advice to pastors on important aspects of carrying out the Church’s mission …
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Rolla mother’s book traces path of redemption
Monday, June 1
Faith-Ann Dalton was convinced that she could never be a good mother. Her newly released memoir, In This House We Lived: A Faith Journey of Choosing Life Again and Again , is about how God keeps …
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Sr. Mary Rost SSND: 60 years teaching, fostering community
Monday, June 1
“Go talk to your mother about it.” That was Sister Mary Rost’s father’s first reaction to her wanting to enter religious life. “So, I talked to her,” said Sr. Mary. “She had …
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Bishop visits National Shrine in Laurie for Mary’s feastday
Monday, June 1
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-mass-for-the-feast-of-mary-mother-of-the-church,6723 Stirring leaves, flowing …
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Vigil Mass brings Pilot Grove H.S. students together before Prom
Monday, June 1
Sequins, ruffles and corsages. Bowties, cummerbunds and tails. Juniors and seniors were on their way to Prom, but first they worshiped God at St. Joseph Church in Pilot Grove. “The …
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Sedalia Sacred Heart H.S. sends 25 forth to work as disciples
Monday, June 1
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Baccalaureate Mass. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-sacred-heart-high-school-baccalaureate-mass,6721 Before ascending to …
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65th anniversary: Sr. Dolores Bozif, formerly of Fulton, still loves being a sister
Monday, June 1
The years have been kind to Sister Dolores Bozif SCC, who spent 15 of them at St. Peter Parish in Fulton. “As a semi-retired sister, I have plenty to keep me occupied,” she recently stated. …
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Stamping out hunger and delivering hope
Monday, June 1
There is a beautiful rhythm to a community coming together in service. For the first time, I had the privilege of stepping into that rhythm during the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. …
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Cursillo: ‘A Short Course in Christianity’
Monday, June 1
Attending a Cursillo weekend provides an opportunity to step away from your daily routine to grow your faith. Rooted in prayer, community, and the grace of the Holy Spirit, the weekend enables …
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In letter, Bishop O’Donnell notes Knights of Columbus’s 140th anniversary
Monday, June 1
Dear Parishioners, I extend my personal invitation to all Catholic men, 18 years of age or older, to join the Knights of Columbus. It is a Catholic organization founded by Father Michael …
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RUTTER: The Wind and the Whisper
Monday, June 1
We attend the games where the cheering and clapping rise to fever pitches. The noise levels are deafening but instead of feeling daunted, we are on our feet with excitement, rooting all the …
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SAUCIER — First fruits
Monday, June 1
In the story of Pentecost in Acts, we are told, “Staying in Jerusalem at the time were devout Jews of every nation under heaven.” There was a reason for that. Those Jews were celebrating …
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PHOTOS: Ground-breaking for Freeburg Holy Family School expansion
Monday, June 1
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell joins Father William Debo, pastor, and members and friends of Holy Family Parish in Freeburg in getting construction started on a …
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PHOTOS: Mass for the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church
Monday, June 1
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell offers Mass at the outdoor altar of the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, in Laurie, to celebrate the Feast of Mary, …
