08-07-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Fr. Oligschlaeger brings experience, strong rapport to new role as Vicar for Priests
Thursday, August 6
Some of Father Greg Oligschlaeger’s parishioners and priest friends didn’t know how to react to his new appointment. They said, “Congratulations ... I think.” “I tell them, …
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Dr. Vader helped Catholic schools here thrive, excel
Thursday, August 6
CLICK HERE to see a video clip from this interview. CLICK HERE to see a second video clip. Erin Vader Ed.D. knew almost no one in these 38 counties when she arrived in the spring of 2020. …
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Mission accomplished: Milan parish hosts Totus Tuus
Thursday, August 6
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. “There’s no place I’d rather be ... than here in your love ... here in your love.” …
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Fr. Michael Murphy is staying active, connected in retirement
Thursday, August 6
Father Michael Murphy is finding balance between full-throttle and full-stop. It’s simply a matter of time. “There’s a certain level of satisfaction with being able to keep a hand in …
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Presenter to share insights on proven practices for building up vitality in parishes, Aug. 29, 2026, in Cana Hall
Thursday, August 6
John Poitevent, founder and director of Great Catholic Parishes ( greatcatholicparishes.org ) will lead an upbeat, interactive workshop on “Unlocking Parish Vitality: Four Proven Practices for …
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Bishop O’Donnell appoints interim executive director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Thursday, August 6
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell has appointed Tim Rickabaugh to serve as Interim Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (cccnmo.diojeffcity.org), effective Aug. 3, …
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Blessing of the Boats: An annual nautical tradition in Cuba
Thursday, August 6
Father Mark Smith — pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Cuba, St. Francis Caracciolo Parish in Bourbon and St. Michael Parish in Steelville — and Deacon Richard Vice, who assists the pastor of the …
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Bishop to lead Prayer and Witness to Stand with Migrants, Aug. 15, 2026, at Capitol
Thursday, August 6
“Dear migrants, before saying anything else to you, I want to bow before your dignity.” Pope Leo XIV spoke candidly during his recent visit to the Canary Islands to people whose value is …
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Successful Ocean Discovery Vacation Bible School in St. Patrick
Thursday, August 6
“If you build it, they will come” has certainly proven true for Vacation Bible School, now in its fourth year of bringing area children and families together for faith, fellowship and fun. …
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Growing more than vegetables
Thursday, August 6
What can grow in a garden? Maybe you picture beautiful, vibrant rose bushes neatly planted in a front yard or rows of tomato vines bursting with red and green fruit. More than likely, a …
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Rutter — The Potter
Thursday, August 6
My hand missed the pen I was trying to grab and, instead, I knocked the coffee cup off the table. The ceramic cup my daughter Laura lovingly made me and personalized with a heart at its base, …
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SAUCIER — A death in the family
Thursday, August 6
It’s the most famous of all of Jesus’s miracles. Everyone who’s spent some time in church knows the story. A big crowd. Jesus spent hours curing the sick. It got late, and the people …
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PHOTOS: Totus Tuus in Milan
Thursday, August 6
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Grade school age boys and girls from Sullivan, Putnam and Schuyler counties take part of the Totus Tuus Catholic summer immersion experience in St. Mary …
