CSA 2021: Helping parishes lead young people to Christ, together

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185 process with Blessed Sacrament, pray 15 decades of the Rosary outside State Capitol

Girls with veils and mantillas made a path of rose petals. Altar servers rang bells and sent up plumes of incense spoke. Heaven and earth resounded the hymns. The Lord was with …

40 Days for Life co-director testifies, prays at Capitol Prayerfest

“I’m here because of Isabelle.” Kathy Forck’s voice resonated off century-old granite etched with passages from Sacred Scripture. “I think of the hole that would …

SSM Health Foundation makes $120k gift to Catholic Charities

A substantial gift has brought Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) a step closer to opening a hub of charity and mercy in the heart of the Capital City. The SSM Health St. …

Livestreamed Rosaries creating excitement among Filipino American Catholics and their friends

Anecita Alvizo had been praying for guidance when she picked up her mail. She caught sight of a picture of Our Lady of Fatima holding a rosary. “Amen!” Mrs. Alvizo declared out …

Opening rally participants in Columbia pray for, count on miracles during 40 Days for Life

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. “Missouri has such a story to tell, and you’re all part of it.” Kathy Forck spoke to about 60 people wearing facemasks …

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Mark Saucier

Saucier — Extended family My father died 10 years ago on Oct. 4. We make what we can of a death, and so it seemed fitting that a man who loved the land and animals would take his earthly leave on the feast of St. Francis …

SAUCIER — A Father’s love The Bible, like all great literature, has boundless depth. No matter how familiar we are with a Scriptural passage, there is always some new insight that we can find, and often desperately need. I …

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Parishes and schools

Diocesan policy on weddings upholds sacrament’s sacredness CLICK HERE to read a related article. The people of the Church aren’t merely observers but active participants with God, who unites and upholds husband and wife in the Sacrament of …

5 deacons tapped to intensify marriage ministry CLICK HERE to read the bishop’s Official Decree of Appointments. CLICK HERE for a related article. The two shall become one flesh, and the Church will help them grow in unity and …

J.C. native Fr. Meyer notes 50 years as a La Salette priest The Blessed Mother no longer weeps for her Son, Who suffered and died before her eyes but was raised up and now lives forever. Instead, her tears now flow for so many of her adopted sons and …

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The Church does not tell us whom we can and can’t vote for. Here’s why.

The book claimed “Your Vote Can Endanger Your Salvation.” The writer meant a vote for a pro-choice Democrat. Like, oh, Joe Biden. An influential Catholic writer tweeted more bluntly that …

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National & World News

Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi

Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says

CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Encyclical highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says

CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. CLICK HERE to read the full text of the pope’s new encyclical. … Read More

“Fratelli Tutti”: Make the world a better place by recognizing each other as kin, pope says

CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. CLICK HERE to read the full text of the pope’s encyclical in … Read More

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Missouri Catholic Conference

Missouri’s Catholic bishops issue statement on passage of Amendment 2, expanding Medicaid

Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops, in their role as officers of the Missouri Catholic Conference, issued the following statement on … Read More

Missouri’s Catholic bishops support Amendment 2 for Medicaid expansion in the state

Much has changed since Freeburg native Father Sylvester Bauer helped establish what is now Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View … Read More

Pro-life setbacks call for prayer, vigilance

Three recent developments that could lead to a resurgence in the number of abortions in Missouri highlight the danger of relying on … Read More

Missouri's Catholic bishops issue statement on the death of George Floyd and its aftermath

The Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri have issued a statement in response to the death of George Floyd and its aftermath. The … Read More

Governor gives permission for refugee resettlement to continue

Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) of Catholic Charites of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), along with the other agencies … Read More

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