Making Connections: The times that try our souls

Franciscan priest from Columbia helping students experience Catholicism as “the norm” at St. Francis University

Fr. Stephen Jones working to spread message of stewardship throughout the diocese

Parish representatives help focus pastoral plan

Prayer, action called for on Day of Remembrance for the Unborn

Top Local Stories

New El Puente headquarters in Jefferson City will be a doorway to the future of Hispanic ministry

“El Puente” means “The Bridge,” but the new headquarters for El Puente–Hispanic Ministry in Jefferson City could just as easily be known as “El Centro” or …

Bishop invests Register in new role as Sedalia SHS president

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Christian leaders, especially those within the Church, all have something in common. They are servants and stewards. “It is …

House chaplain leads prayer for forgiveness, new beginnings

Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the members in prayer at the beginning of their deliberations for the 2020 Veto Session on Sept. 16: …

Themes, patterns emerge for diocesan pastoral plan

In seven sentences in “Evangelii Gaudium” (“Joy of the Gospel”), Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation on the New Evangelization, the reigning pontiff presents a clear …

Fr. Paul Clark begins work as vocation director, seeks more help from pastors, parishioners

Father Paul Clark knows that promoting vocations in the diocese is full-time work. For everyone. Not just the director of the Diocesan Vocation Office. “We are all full-time vocation …

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Mark Saucier

Saucier — Next to godliness This pandemic reminded me of serving Mass. At the lavabo, when I would pour water over the priest’s hands, he prayed in Latin words from Psalm 26: “I wash my hands in innocence and …

SAUCIER — As now the fiery sun departs We ventured out to visit a friend and sat on his deck, watching the sunset. The streams of golden light pierced the cedars and glanced across the still water of the lake. It was, like most …

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Parishes and schools

Surveys sent on parish collaboration in 10 counties If it’s worth doing, it will be worth doing differently. New realities call for changes in how the Church in this area carries out its mandate to baptize, teach and form disciples of Jesus …

Palmyra native is Conception Seminary College’s new vice rector, dean of students If Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade ever wondered what it would be like to be a dad, he’s about to step into a similar role. The Palmyra native and former associate pastor of Our Lady of …

Catholic collegians crave community as they return to campus Despite having the world turned upside down over the past six months due to COVID-19, there are some things that are still sacred. Just ask Angelle Hall, director of campus ministry at the St. …

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Around the Diocese

Fr. Tolton lived what he preached, led many people to Christ

People who knew him eulogized Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, a former slave from northeastern Missouri, as “an apostle to the people.” Namely, he knew what it took to lead them to …

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National & World News

Vatican releases step-by-step guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations

CLICK HERE to read the entire document. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a 17-page document … Read More

Gomez: Truth of saint’s ministry is his respect, loving care of indigenous

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez has asked Catholics of the archdiocese to invoke the intercession of St. Junipero Serra “for … Read More

Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the … Read More

Reporting system for recording abuse complaints against bishops

A reporting system accepting sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. bishops and eparchs is in place. Called the Catholic … Read More

Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after Rosary

Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the Rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with … 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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