Bishop McKnight
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CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Chrism Mass. The hopeful witness of dozens of priests and hundreds of lay faithful ascended from the altar, the ambo, the pews, the organ and the … more
Ongoing discernment for the use of music in sacred liturgies will move to the parish level under an updated decree issued by Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight. He signed and promulgated the … more
The crucifix in Kapaun Mt. Carmel School in Wichita, Kansas, was carved in honor of a chaplain who helped shepherd many prisoners of war through their own Way of the Cross. That chaplain was … more
Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight harbored a combination of sadness and joy in the weeks following Pope Francis’s invitation for him to be the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  Only one thing could be better than a Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Joseph for the Chrism Mass. Bringing someone else … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see another photo gallery. Coey Chrisman had been going to Mass with her dad and her grandma her whole life. But … more
The first stage of the diocesan Sacred Music Consultation was a resounding success. More than 6,600 people from throughout this diocese completed online and hard-copy surveys developed by the … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The bishop sent the people forth with a blessing that included: “May he who gathers you at one table and renews you with one … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. For some, the roadway to heaven is paved with stones. Rough-cut stones, quarried from a Chariton County farm 120 years ago, dragged by … more
Father Daniel Merz recently heard a college-age parishioner refer to herself disparagingly as a “cradle Catholic.” As if to say, “I grew up Catholic and never learned about … more
CLICK HERE to read Bishop McKnight’s “Making Connections” column on co-responsibility. CLICK HERE to read profiles of several diocesan councils and commissions. In teams … more
CLICK HERE to read a related article. CLICK HERE to read profiles of several diocesan councils and commissions. As members of the Body of Christ, each of us receives a unique mission from … more
The following statement is from Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops, functioning as the officers of the Missouri Catholic Conference, the Church’s public-policy agency in this state. … more
Catholic schools are a fundamental part of a parish’s mission to evangelize and pass along the faith. “It’s our major role, it’s our major help, it’s our major … more
CLICK HERE to read Bishop McKnight’s “Making Connections” column on this topic. CLICK HERE to read a related perspective. No one can dispute the power of sacred music to … more
CLICK HERE to read a related perspective CLICK HERE to read a related story. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer este mensaje en español. When we sing together in the liturgy, the … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following statement Jan. 20 for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his … more
Cuando cantamos juntos en la liturgia, el Espíritu Santo se mueve entre nosotros. El canto litúrgico es un acto de fe que resuena profundamente en nuestros corazones; no es solo la … more
It was a time to celebrate, to pray and to hope. Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of newly elected Gov. Mike Kehoe joined him and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass … more
CLICK HERE to read a related story. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer un informe relacionado en español. The Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope invites all of us into a season of … more
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