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Bishop Mark Seitz Celebrating Mass along the Rio Grande River that separates the US from Mexico.
Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports essential pastoral work
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be taken up in parishes throughout the United States the weekend of April 27-28. The Appeal funds … more
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Priests and bishops process out of the cathedral at the end of the Chrism Mass.
Glad tidings at the Chrism Mass
CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO TWO PHOTO ALBUMS FROM THIS YEAR’S CHRISM MASS. In the homily for his second Chrism Mass as shepherd of the Jefferson City diocese, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight made an … more
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Father Richard Cronin (1934-2019)
Rest in peace, Father Richard Cronin
Born, raised and formed for the Holy Priesthood in Ireland, Father Richard Cronin wanted to be laid to rest in Westphalia. “This is my home now,” he said of the rolling hills, stone … more
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Filipinos wave palm fronds to be blessed before Palm Sunday Mass at a church in Paranaque City April 14, 2019.
Priests share international Holy Week, Easter traditions
“We have seen the Lord! He is risen!” The infectious joy of the resurrection continues to spill over and resonate across languages and cultures. “The greeting, ‘Christos … more
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A new pamphlet on Natural Family Planning from the diocesan Office of Family Life and Intercultural Ministries was included as an insert to the April 19, 2019, print edition of The Catholic Missourian and is available from the diocesan Office of Marriage and Intercultural Ministries.
Natural Family Planning
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FIRST ARTICLE IN THIS SERIES. This is the second of two introductory articles about Natural Family Planning: No one ever said marriage and family life would be … more
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Official Decree from Bishop McKnight
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:     CLERGY APPOINTMENTS   PASTORS   Reverend Michael A. Coleman, from administrator of … more
Seminarians of the Pontifical North American College in Rome visit the Basilica of Santa Sabina. In his homily, Father Peter Harman, the seminary’s rector encouraged those present to “spend these 40 days walking with Christ in the tender manner that He walked to Calvary for you. Ponder what it took to face that, as the sinless Son of God and why He was willing to do it, and that He begs you now, today, to see Him more clearly, to go to your room, to shut the door, to invite Him into the recesses of your heart.”
Observing Lent in the Eternal City
The following is written by a seminarian for the Diocese of Jefferson City, who is studying in Rome: Prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We often use these categories to describe the disciplines … more
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NANCY HOEY — Revisiting the garden of childhood
following reflection for Child Abuse Prevention Month is from the victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Jefferson City:    “There is a garden in every childhood, an … more
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MAKING CONNECTIONS: Generosity begets generosity
This year, we have seen some wonderful news for our diocese. In late January, we were able to announce that generous, anonymous donors have given $1 million to the diocese to use for tuition … more
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In this March 25, 2018, file photo, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight mixes the balsam with the Oil of Sacred Chrism during last year's Chrism Mass for the Jefferson City diocese.
Chrism Mass on April 11 in the cathedral to highlight unity, Priesthood, sacraments
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight invites Catholics and those preparing to receive Easter sacraments to join him and the priests of the diocese at this year’s Chrism Mass. It will be celebrated at … more
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Close-up image of one of the colorful stained-glass windows in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Bishop McKnight sees emerging realities as opportunity for greater unity
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight believes God is using the current priest shortage to draw priests, parishioners and the entire diocese closer together. “While the recent drop in priests available … more
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National search announced for new president of Tolton Catholic H.S.
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight announced April 1 a national search for the next president of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School. The school, which opened in 2011, currently has 262 students in … more
A woman pauses to venerate the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, during a Day of Prayer for Vocations on March 16 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council is sponsoring a series of prayer services throughout the country in order to invoke the saint’s intercession before God’s throne in heaven and to help promote a culture of vocations in Catholic households.
St. John Vianney’s message of hope, perseverance, zeal for souls
None of the dangers, toils and snares afflicted him for long. Not even earthy death could corrupt the heart of St. John Vianney — the “Curé of Ars,” patron saint of parish … more
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This is the Coat of Arms for the Diocese of Jefferson City.
PART 2: Future deacons reflect on their call to ministry in the Church
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has summoned 13 men of the Jefferson City diocese to become permanent deacons. He plans to ordain them during Mass on Saturday, May 4, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in … more
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A young Augustus Tolton, who later became a priest, is portrayed in the movie "Across," written and directed by filmmaker Chris Foley of Nashville, Tenn. The short film tells the story of Father Tolton, who was the first African-American priest ordained for a U.S. diocese and who is a candidate for sainthood.
Filmmaker’s new movie ‘Across’ tells story of Father Augustus Tolton
Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest ordained for a diocese in the United States, was born into slavery and endured myriad obstacles, both inside the Catholic Church and out, as … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, preaches the homily during the Red Mass, organized by the Mid-Missouri Catholic Lawyers Guild, at the beginning of the current state legislative and judicial sessions.
State officials pause to call on Holy Spirit during Red Mass
“Come, Holy Spirit.” Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki kept repeating those words while visiting the place where Jesus’ mother and followers received the gift of the Holy Spirit at … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight greets catechumens preparing to become Catholic, along with their godparents, during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, on the First Sunday of Lent in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. The event is a major milestone for people seeking sacraments of initiation at Easter.
Longing to receive the Lord, stand in full communion
CLICK HERE TO READ A RELATED ARTICLE. Molly Garagnani is counting down the days until she can receive the Lord she adores. “I can’t wait for the Easter Vigil!” she stated … more
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LEFT: Ashley Wiskirchen, RIGHT: Jill Alberti
Parishes getting enthused about branding, collaboration
Jill Alberti began traversing the diocese’s great expanses last July, reveling in the people, history and unique culture of each parish she visited, coalescing enthusiasm for interparish … more
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A crowd of pro-life supporters gathered in the Capitol rotunda as part of the pro-life lobby day sponsored by Missouri Right to Life. Attendees were able to visit with legislators and hear several pro-life speakers.
More than 300 attend annual Pro-Life Lobby Day event in Capitol
With a push for the legislature to pass the Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act, pro-lifers were fired up at a recent lobby day at in the Missouri State Capitol. More than 300 people attended a … more
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Pope Francis speaks at the conclusion of a Mass on the final day of the meeting on the protection of minors in the church at the Vatican Feb. 24, 2019.
Pope: ‘No more excuses on sexual abuse’
If it wasn’t perfectly clear before, it had better be now. The sexual abuse of any minor or other vulnerable person is a crime against God and humanity, and any attempt to cover it up is as … more
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