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Gov. Mike Kehoe, a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson City, takes the Oath of Office outside the Missouri State Capitol on Jan. 13, 2025. He is the second Catholic to serve as governor in the state's 203-year history.
Cathedral parishioner becomes Missouri’s 58th governor
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
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Bp. McKnight: Embracing hope in the Jubilee Year
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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Seminarians of the Jefferson City diocese, deacons of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, Father Stephen Jones, pastor, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and people carrying banners representing deaneries of the diocese lead a procession from Cana Hall upstairs to the Cathedral of St. Joseph during a Dec. 29 Mass to open the Jubilee Year of Hope in this diocese.
Jubilee Year of Hope under way in diocese
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Opening Mass. CLICK HERE to read a related article on norms for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. CLICK HERE to read a … more
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The cover of the “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” booklet, a small-group faith-sharing resource for parishes in the Jefferson City diocese. The booklet in English and Spanish, along with other resources, can be found online at diojeffcity.org/soft-pacotb.
Faith-sharing groups on the Beatitudes are building communities, helping parishes discover needs, refine their mission
Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them. The Holy … more
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Katie Wills, seated, and Kathleen Basi, standing give a concert of sacred music at Mrs. Wills’s home parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, this past November.
Basi, Wills to headline 2025 Women’s Ministry winter events at four parishes in the diocese
CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, leads the assembly in prayer at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session at noon on Jan. 8.
House chaplain’s prayer for first day of 2025 Legislative Session
CLICK ON THE ARROWS to see additional photos.   Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the … more
Creando Conexiones — Abrazando la esperanza
Este Año de Jubileo: Peregrinos de la Esperanza, nos invita a todos a una época de renovación, un tiempo para abrazar la esperanza que Cristo nos ofrece, especialmente ante los … more
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The sacrament of reconciliation is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, New York.
On sin, mercy and indulgences
The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth. The relationship with God … more
This stained-glass window depicting the Three Wise Men adoring the infant Jesus adorns the sanctuary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Starkenburg.
Announcement for Easter and moveable feasts for 2025
The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to … more
Newly ordained Father Gregory Clever gives his first priestly blessing to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7, following Fr. Clever’s ordination to the Priesthood.
Bishop ordains Fr. Clever to Priesthood
CLICK HERE to read the text of Bishop McKnight’s homily CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. Clever’s Ordination Mass. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. … more
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Soon-to-be-ordained Father Gregory Clever and the people who are gathered in the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7 for his priestly ordination listen to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s homily.
MAKING CONNECTIONS: A priest lays down his life to minister to the Church in the person of Christ
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop McKnight preached the following homily Dec. 7 during the Ordination Mass for Father Gregory Clever: In this season of Advent, a season of joyful … more
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“Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” discussion groups in Louisiana assisted living center, Kirksville nursing home
Some who were raised to observe the Ten Commandments as the yardstick for discipleship are discovering The Beatitudes in several communities for seniors in the diocese. With facilitators from … more
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Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The best-laid plans are no match for what God has in mind for every individual he creates. The key is to trust and follow him. “That’s not to say that what you have planned out … more
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A mission team from the Jefferson City diocese leads a retreat in Spanish at a parish in El Salvador.
Mission team from diocese leads powerful retreat in El Salvador
SCROLL THE ARROWS  to see more photos.  “I am willing to do whatever it is you want, no matter what it is ... I have a missionary soul, lead me to the land that thirsts for … more
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Father Joseph Corel, diocesan vicar for prison ministry, presents to Lois Thomas the papal Benemerenti Medal, in recognition of her years of service to prison residents in the diocese.
Lois Thomas, long-serving in prison ministry, receives papal honor
Lois Thomas has been encountering Christ in prison for three decades. She recognizes him and affirms his presence within each of the incarcerated men and women she visits on God’s behalf. … more
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Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever elevates the Precious Blood while Bishop W. Shawn McKnight elevates the Body of Christ at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer at the June 1 Mass during which Rev. Mr. Clever was ordained a deacon and Father Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a priest.
Bishop to ordain Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever to Priesthood on Dec. 7 in Cathedral
Who in the world is Rev. Mr. Gregory Joseph John Clever? “A child of God,” he stated. “When you’re baptized, you’re in a covenant relationship with God, which means … more
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People from parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese join together in Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Chapel at the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center, during a Nov. 3 training workshop for helping to build a vocation-oriented culture in their parishes.
3-part plan for building a culture of vocations throughout diocese
Vocation ministry is not just a few people who help others answer the universal call to holiness and find their own particular vocation in the Church. It’s about creating a pervasive … more
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Bishop opens process of discernment toward promoting participation in the Liturgy through sacred music
Sacred music’s power to move hearts and orient people toward unity with God and his entire Church has been evident since Christianity’s earliest days. Recognizing that power, and … more
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Two participants in this year’s Diocesan Youth Rally decorate pumpkins during the event held Nov. 3 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Young people give, ‘get’ witness at Youth Rally
CLICK HERE to see a highlight video from the Women’s Fall Retreat and the Diocesan Youth Rally. https://www.facebook.com/diojeffcity/videos/457303760804226 CLICK HERE to see a gallery … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and priests of the diocese pray the Eucharistic Prayer at the Mass.
Deceased priests remembered, prayed for at diocesan Mass, with confidence in God’s merciful love
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Mass. The priest who preached at Father Stephen Jones’s Anglican ordination 24 years ago dropped some heavy words from a saint on him. … more
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