11-13-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian

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  Bishop O’Donnell finding himself right at home here

  Yesterday at 4:37 PM

  A young mother had just introduced her two grade-school boys to Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell as they finished helping with the reception after this year’s Chrism Mass in Jefferson City. A few …

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  Rest in peace, Monsignor Michael T. Flanagan

  Yesterday at 4:35 PM

  CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Msgr. Flanagan’s Funeral Mass. A woman arose from the full-immersion baptismal font in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. Water cascaded …

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  SPIRE event highlights inclusive Catholic education opportunities

  Yesterday at 4:23 PM

  Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell visited and laughed with everyone in Cana Hall, but two young women were the belles of the ball. Elaina and Grace are both graduates of the Vogelweid Learning Center …

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  J.C. parish’s Care for Creation group shared activities, prayer with I.C. students

  Yesterday at 4:20 PM

  SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Kids say some of the profoundest things. The depth of even a kindergartner’s questions can take your breath away. “You listen to them, and …

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  Fr. Daniel Merz reappointed as Vicar for the Diaconate

  Yesterday at 4:14 PM

  One of the Early Church Fathers referred to deacons as “the eyes and ears of the bishop.” Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell has called on Father Daniel Merz to help be the eyes and ears of the …

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  Bishops, advocates call for prayer, action following defeat of Amendment 3

  Yesterday at 4:10 PM

  It’s business as usual for opponents of unregulated abortion-on-demand in Missouri, following the defeat of Amendment 3 on Nov. 3. Pregnancy resource centers and local faith communities will …

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  World Day of the Poor — A call to relationship, not just service

  Yesterday at 4:07 PM

  Last Christmas, I had the opportunity to ask neighbors visiting our Food Pantry a simple question: Would you like a ham or a turkey for your holiday meal? Thanks to a generous donation, each …

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  Ecumenical prayer services for Thanksgiving, 2026

  Yesterday at 4:04 PM

  CNS illustration; photo by Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin Ecumenical prayer services for Thanksgiving In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day …

• SAUCIER — Sticking to their story

  Yesterday at 3:02 PM

  I come from a storytelling family. That’s not unusual. It seems by nature, homo sapiens are a storytelling people.  Stories are the way we remember, communicate, and consciously or not, …

• RUTTER — Wisdom of Peace

  Yesterday at 3:00 PM

  Wisdom is something we gain over time, most often by going through difficult challenges. Having a high I.Q. doesn’t guarantee it. I’m guessing we all know smart people who do stupid things. …

• NIES — Five, two and one

  Yesterday at 2:59 PM

  It can be a pain to be a kid sometimes. I grew up with a lot of potential but had a very hard time turning it into results. My grades were poor, my friendships were fragile, and I didn’t want …