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Venerable Fr. Tolton inspires aspects of Cathedral renovation

Venerable Father Augustus Tolton received his priestly calling at baptism, so it’s only fitting that his likeness will help illuminate the new baptismal font in the renovated Cathedral of St. …

MCC supports proposed law to keep mothers who are in prison together with their newborns

Babies born to women in prison would be able to stay with their mothers for up to 18 months under a bill awaiting action by the Missouri Senate. The state’s House of Representatives has …

March for Life: Roe v. Wade may fall; stay vigilant

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read the reflection Bishop W. Shawn McKnight gave at this event. The U.S. Supreme Court may well overturn or seriously …

Local interfaith ministry to mothers is serious about breaking intergenerational cycle of poverty

Two pregnant women with young children have moved into the Anne’s Anchor transitional maternity home in Bowling Green to begin a powerful transformation of their future. And their …

A song for Mother Tolton

This spring marked the 165th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Scott v. Sandford (1857), which infamously denied the freedom petition of Dred, Harriet, Eliza and Lizzie Scott …

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Mark Saucier

SAUCIER — Saints, preserve us As a kid, I knew that St. Blaise was the patron saint of throat ailments because his blessing was on my birthday, and I narrowly escaped the horror of being named Blaise. After that, I never paid …

SAUCIER — In tune with God’s heart An iconic image in Celtic spirituality is the apostle John reclining next to Jesus at the Last Supper. According to the Gospel of John, the apostle lays his head on the chest of Jesus to look up …

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Parishes and schools

UPDATED: Seven Churches pilgrimage in central Missouri expanded Holy Thursday experience into the night Seven churches in and near Jefferson City stayed open until midnight for prayer and pilgrimage on Holy Thursday. People were encouraged to visit all seven after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper …

Good Friday tradition in Sedalia brings the Stations of the Cross to life Members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Pettis County presented the Stations of the Cross by circumnavigating the St. Patrick Chapel in Sedalia in costume on Good Friday. “The live Stations …

Refurbished stained glass in Climax Springs deemed “a blessing and the grace of the Holy Spirit” “It feels more like we’re in church.” John Baker, who attends Mass at Our Lady of the Snows Chapel in Climax Springs, approves of the newly installed stained glass …

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Events

July 24 Laurie pilgrimage speaker can relate to “bored” young Catholics

Maggie Craig grew up Catholic, went to Catholic school and got terribly bored with it as a teenager. “It didn’t seem to relate to me, and I couldn’t understand why it was so …

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MAKING CONNECTIONS — Choose life - the way of blessing

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight delivered the following reflection during a rally for the Midwest March for Life on April 20 at the Missouri State Capitol: “I have set before you life …

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National & World News

Pope consecrates Ukraine, Russia to Mary

As Russia’s violent monthlong invasion continued to devastate Ukraine, Pope Francis laid the fates of both countries at the feet of … Read More

“Through prayer, ‘organizing hope,’ we reveal Christ’s love to those in need”

The following was written by the bishop of Gallup, New Mexico, who is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) … Read More

Bishop McKnight urges faithful to continue praying for peace

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is encouraging people throughout the Jefferson City diocese to continue praying and offering up sacrifices … Read More

Where to give to help Ukraine

Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian … Read More

U.S. church offers prayers, solidarity after Russia attacks Ukraine

As war broke out in Europe Feb. 24, with Russia's early morning attacks on various parts of Ukraine, Catholics in the U.S. joined Pope … Read More

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Missouri Catholic Conference

CCCNMO to celebrate grand opening of Catholic Charities Food Pantry March 25

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) will host a celebration marking the grand opening of the Catholic … Read More

Missouri’s Catholic bishops issue statement renouncing vengeance, call for alternatives to death penalty

Following a failed clemency request from Pope Francis, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri … Read More

MCC posts links for 2021 Virtual Annual Assembly

The Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) has posted links to its 2021 Virtual Annual Assembly. In lieu of holding an in-person event … Read More

Sr. Kathleen Wegman SSND receives Citizen Recognition Award

For Sister Kathleen Wegman of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, help is always better than idleness. “Each day, we have to … Read More

Pro-life advocates herald the ‘Missouri Miracle’ during this year’s Midwest March for Life

CLICK HERE to see two galleries of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read a related article. Hymns and prayers, cheers and … Read More

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