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In this 2014 file photo, women pray the Rosary during the annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Over the centuries, many Catholics of all walks of life have underscored the familial nature of praying the Rosary.
FR. GEOFFREY BROOKE: Too distracted to pray the Rosary?
RELATED VIDEO: "Praying the Rosary" RELATED VIDEO: "History of the Rosary" The Rosary simultaneously manages to be one of the easiest and the most difficult prayers of the Catholic … more
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‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’
‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’ is theme of Respect Life Month Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C. Each year the U.S. Catholic Church observes October as Respect Life … more
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Catholic Stewardship Appeal rooted in gratitude in all seasons
This issue of The Catholic Missourian has been sent to all the registered Catholic households of the diocese as part of the kickoff for this year’s Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA). The … more
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Fr. Thomas L. Albers C.PP.S. (1940-2018)
Fr. Thomas Albers C.PP.S., 78, served for 12 years in diocese
Father Thomas L. Albers C.PP.S., 78, a priest of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood who served in the Jefferson City diocese as pastor of parishes in Sedalia, Bahner, Warsaw and Cole Camp, … more
Christine McDonald, internationally recognized speaker, author and survivor of human trafficking in Missouri, gives a presentation at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s 2018 Stop Human Trafficking Conference Sept. 21 in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
Stop Human Trafficking Conference: "Calling evil what it is"
Christine McDonald refuses to be defined by the pain and humiliation she endured. “My trauma isn’t my only identity,” she said. “I am an individual and a professional, … more
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Students at Immaculate Conception School in Macon join schools around the country in observing the national “See You at the Pole” student prayer service on Sept. 26. Prayers were lifted up for the school, church, family, community and country. “We are so fortunate that our students get to come together in prayer each day!” said Principal Teresa Thrasher.
Macon parish, diocese work together on lifelong discipleship
Gina Shorten believes that for the eight generations of Catholics who have been sustaining Immaculate Conception parish in Macon — often sacrificially in terms of their time, money and … more
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Helping at-risk, pregnant mothers become self-sufficient
A sliver of light pushes back against the darkness every time a mother says “yes” to the life of the baby inside her. That “fiat” is less difficult for women in … more
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Delegates from the Diocese of Jefferson City attend a plenary session during the closing day of the National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.
Attendees return home from Encuentro with hopes, eagerness to share gifts with the entire Church
Participants in the Fifth National Encuentro — including five from the Jefferson City diocese — returned to their dioceses and parishes with many challenges and hopes. Among them, … more
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People pray for an end to abortion from the sidewalk outside the Columbia Planned Parenthood location as part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Abortions may cease, at least temporarily, at the clinic due to a recent court decision.
Appellate court ruling could put a stop to abortions in Columbia
A recent federal appellate court ruling could bring an end to surgical and chemical-induced abortions at Planned Parenthood in Columbia, at least for now. A panel of judges from the Eighth … more
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The teens sing along with Mr. Ray’s closing song.
Teens encouraged to start moving toward greatness today
For people whose relationship with God is distant or casual, today is the day to start moving toward greatness. For those who are already headed in that direction, now is the time to pick up … more
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Sister Laura Magowan of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word greets Father César Anicama at a farewell reception for him at Immaculate Conception parish in Jefferson City.
Fr. César Anicama missioned to a parish in Peru
LEFT: Sister Laura Magowan of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word greets Father César Anicama at a farewell reception for him at Immaculate Conception parish in Jefferson City. … more
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Father Dylan Schrader, center, gathers with the priests and altar servers who assisted him at Mass on Sept. 14 in St. Peter Church in Jefferson City.
Sung Mass in extraordinary form draws 250 to Jefferson City
There is a large framed image hanging in the St. Peter Parish Life Center, of the late Monsignor Joseph Vogelweid offering Mass in St. Peter Church. Large letters under the photo spell out … more
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Father Kevin Drew, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, offers Mass in the extraordinary form in Latin on May 6 in St. Rose of Lima Church in Novinger.
FR. SCHRADER — “How do I participate in Mass in the extraordinary form?”
Father Dylan Schrader, pastor of St. Brendan parish in Mexico, will offer Mass in the extraordinary form at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, in St. Peter Church, 216 Broadway St. in Jefferson … more
Wrongly convicted of murder, Joe Amrine to lead workshop with jury member during MCC Annual Assembly, Oct. 6 at Helias
Deacon Larry Hildebrand carried a guilt-laden heart to confession during a Cursillo weekend. “I helped kill a man who isn’t dead yet,” he told the priest. Over 15 years … more
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Brad Berhorst pauses for a photo in the Mount of Olives during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land over Christmas 2017 and New Years of 2018. Behind him is the Old City portion of Jerusalem.
Seminarian Brad Berhorst to be ordained a transitional deacon Sept. 27 in Rome
Somehow, it didn’t seem unusual for Brad Berhorst to be drawn into a theological discussion while on the job at Office Depot. It must have gone well, because his customer, a … more
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Shawn Carney, co-founder of the national 40 Days for Life Campaign, speaks at a “Cast the Vision” assembly at St. Andrew parish in Holts Summit.
God is working through ‘40 Days’ campaigns of prayer, fasting and sidewalk presence
Shawn Carney has joined prayer warriors on the sidewalks in front of hundreds of abortion facilities throughout the United States. Each of those facilities is “the epitome of the lack of … more
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Cooper Ray
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 … more
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In new book, military historian chronicles life of a “Catholic icon"
With growing confidence and growing strength in the air, Major General Don D. Pittman overcame a modest background, rose through the ranks of the U.S. Air Force and exemplified courage and … more
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Pictures of five candidates for sainthood are featured on the altar at St. Katharine Drexel Chapel of Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans July 31. An announcement was made that day that Xavier would be the center for coordinating the advancement of all African-American sainthood causes.
Xavier University of Louisiana announces joint effort to advance causes of black candidates for sainthood
Whether segregated, held in bondage or otherwise marginalized by people of their own Church, a historical slate of African American candidates for sainthood poses a daunting question: Why did … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to members of the local media and to Chancery staff and several other visitors during a press conference Aug. 24 in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
Bishop McKnight pledges cooperation with authorities, works for changes within
Jefferson City, Missouri Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is taking concrete steps to heal the wounds of sexual abuse in the Church, hold himself to higher standards of accountability, and help … more
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