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Fr. Litzau reflects on Dominican legacy and his time in Columbia

For as long as he’s been preaching, Dominican Father Richard Litzau has been reminding Catholics that they were anointed at baptism as “priest, prophet and king.” They are …

Linn parishioner has helped respond to numerous disasters

To borrow a phrase from TV, Donna Zeilmann knows a thing or two about disaster response because she’s seen a thing or two. That’s why Father Daniel Merz, current pastor of St. George …

Totus Tuus teams are planting seeds, branching out, accepting invitations

Three teams of Totus Tuus missionaries have been visiting parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese, offering children and young adults an opportunity to grow in knowledge of their faith in a …

Making Connections — Addressing racism through the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On June 21, 2020, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight preached a homily at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, in which he …

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Mo. awarded $91,506 grant

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), has received a grant in the amount of $91,506 from Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) Midwest Early Recovery Fund. The grant will …

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Mark Saucier

SAUCIER — Where thanks fell short It was the best Father’s Day. For the first time in many months, we had all the kids and grandkids together. The weather was beautiful, with a gentle sun, a whispering breeze and comfortable …

SAUCIER — Just beyond the horizon “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” That quote of Martin Luther King Jr. has reappeared in recent days, encouraging a hope that we will get beyond the …

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Parishes and schools

Baby saved from abortion when mom changes her mind halfway through procedure In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and global government lockdowns, a young woman named “April” made what may have seemed like an irreversible decision to have an abortion. She …

Resource for connecting college-bound seniors with a Newman Center Newman Connection is an online resource to help high school seniors connect to the Newman Center serving their college campus. Newman Centers rely heavily on their affiliation with Newman …

PHOTOS: Corpus Christi procession in Rolla Father Gregory Meystrik, pastor of St. Patrick parish in Rolla and Holy Cross parish in Cuba, leads a procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament outside St. Patrick Church and onto the campus of the …

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Youth News

Challenging message in store for this year’s Diocesan Youth Rally

NOTE: The deadline for registering for this event is Wednesday, Sept. 5. CLICK HERE to register. Cooper Ray’s 3-year-old son didn’t want to leave his backyard wading …

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Around the Diocese

Bishop clarifies Mass obligation, calls for continued health measures

The parishes of this diocese continue to balance the spiritual and temporal well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable, under Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s latest decree regarding …

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National & World News

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

U.S., Canadian Catholic bishops will consecrate their nations to Mary May 1

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will … Read More

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Missouri Catholic Conference

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

“Until you put your faith into action ...”

Lois Thomas grew up Catholic and was well versed in Jesus’s teachings. But His “what you did for them, you did for Me” … Read More

State’s Catholic bishops seeking support for Medicaid expansion

Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops are encouraging voters to support a specific effort to expand eligibility for MO HealthNet, the … Read More

Missouri Catholics told to find, pursue their mission

CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see a video of David Bereit’s keynote address. CLICK … Read More

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