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Priests promote belief in the Real Presence on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Jesus is never diminished or depleted, despite the complete giving of Himself at every Eucharist. His intention is to be with His people always, fill them with His life and join with them as an …

Prayer service, Maafa commemoration in St. Louis

Prayer, songs and the stories of people who were enslaved in St. Louis were at the forefront of a prayer service and Maafa procession held June 18 at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (Old …

MAKING CONNECTIONS — The Catholic parish in a time of violence

Over these past few weeks, we have seen many serious, sad headlines and news stories reflecting a growing disrespect for the dignity of human life. Every day, there is news about the suffering of …

Tolton Catholic H.S. graduates to continue blazing a trail

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Baccalaureate Mass. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-fr-tolton-regional-catholic-high-school-2022-baccalaureate-mass,3980 CLICK …

Sacred Heart Class of 2022 told to remain grateful, courageous

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Baccalaureate Mass. The years gone by have been blessed, filled with happy and sad memories and with gratitude and anticipation. All of that was …

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Mark Saucier

SAUCIER — Do you hear what I hear? I was in a vain denial. Then I realized that most of our dinner conversations consisted of me saying, “What?” And then my pretense backfired when deafly nodding with a big grin to a …

SAUCIER — “Teach us to pray” “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” It’s a genuine response by some unable to say anything else in the face of another’s pain. It may be cliché, but it is …

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Parishes and schools

Columbia composer’s hymn honored as Song of the Year CLICK HERE to hear a recording of Kate Basi’s award-winning song, “Come, All You Thirsty.” A fellow member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Choir in Columbia approached Kate …

20 years after deadly shooting at monastery, survivor reflects on causes of ongoing violence “God forgive me, I hope he’s in heaven.” Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert spoke of the man who entered Conception Abbey 20 years ago this week, pointed a MAC 90 rifle at him …

Father William Peckman reflects on 25 years of being a priest The following was written on June 7, 2022, the 25th anniversary of Fr. Peckman’s priestly ordination. He is pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Macon, St. Mary Parish in Shelbina, St. …

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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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Around the Diocese

Cursillo: learning to stay focused on prayer, action and study

The Holy Spirit is the One Who calls us to action. When we choose to pray, we are saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit Who prompted us to pray. When we do a work of charity, we are …

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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

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 … Read More

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

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