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A parishioner adores Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, displayed in a monstrance on the altar of St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville on July 15, in the presence of relics of St. Manuel González García and Blessed Carlo Acutis, who both promoted worship of Christ in the Eucharist, as part of an eight-day prayer vigil in the diocese.
With saints who point the way to Christ in the Eucharist
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from these events. CLICK HERE to read a related article. The mortal flesh of two holy men pierced the … more
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Sr. Angelina Marie of the Mother of God, O.C.D. (1933-2023)
Carmelite Sr. Angelina Marie Milligan, 90, laid to rest
God bestows innumerable blessings on his Church through each of the women and men he calls to religious life in orders and congregations throughout the world. So many unique gifts, so many … more
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A bevy of blossoms greets a new day outside the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City the morning of May 25.
New assignments to bring changes throughout diocese
A time for new leadership and for other changes is about to begin in many parishes in the Jefferson City diocese. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has issued a decree appointing 16 priests to new … more
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Monthly Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast makes its debut
Like many throughout the Jefferson City diocese, Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight’s enthusiasm for hunting and fishing is rooted in familial connections. “I have a lot of happy memories … more
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Bishop comments on the shooting of two police officers in Hermann
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight released the following statement in response to a March 12 shooting in Hermann that resulted in the death of Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith and injured Officer Adam … more
About 60,000 people join Father Joseph Luzindana, a priest of the Archdiocese of Kampala, Uganda, who is serving on mission in the Jefferson City diocese, in meditating on the Stations of the Cross on a mountain leading up to a Marian shrine on Good Friday during a recent visit to his homeland with a group from this diocese.
Young adults from diocese gather lifetime of memories in Uganda
A group of young Missouri Catholics searched for words to describe the 11-day voyage they were preparing for to the African nation of Uganda. Some called it a mission trip. Some described it as … more
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A boy plays on the ruins of his grandmother's house in Kupiansk, Ukraine, Oct. 16, 2022, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. During the month of November, Pope Francis is asking people to pray for children who are suffering because of poverty, war and exploitation.
Local Catholics contribute $122,588 toward Ukraine relief efforts
The Church in central and northeastern Missouri is providing crucial help to people affected by the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the people … more
Priests reflect on answering God’s call
In honor of National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 6-12), the following priests submitted reflections on recognizing and answering their call to Holy Orders. The series was featured throughout … more
Parish representatives of the North Deanery of the Jefferson City diocese participate in a listening session for the Synod on Synodality on Feb. 27 in the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Macon.
Diocese submits listening sessions report for Synod on Synodality
CLICK HERE to read the full text of the latest report from this diocese to the Synod. Listening with the heart is a sacred act. That has been the message throughout the Churchwide Synod on … more
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Cursillo: learning to stay focused on prayer, action and study
The Holy Spirit is the One Who calls us to action. When we choose to pray, we are saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit Who prompted us to pray. When we do a work of charity, we are … more
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Technicians with the Buzard Organ Company of Champaign, Illinois, work on voicing pipes for the new organ that’s being built for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. The new organ, part of a comprehensive renovation of the Cathedral, is slated to be installed in early 2024.
Voicing continues on pipes for new organ for Cathedral
The foundational voices of a new organ have been matched to the acoustics of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. This important step will ensure that all the pipes being created for … more
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Pope Francis greets people during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 5, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).The Catholic Church is not selective: each one of its members is a.sinner and part of the holy, faithful people of God, Pope Francis said in an interview marking his 10 years as pope. Vatican News March 10 published excerpts of the interview with RSI, a Swiss radio-television broadcasting in Italian. The full interview was to be aired and available online March 12..Jesus asks that no one be excluded from his table, pope says
Celebrating a decade of change and renewal with Pope Francis
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. For a decade, even when discussing the internal workings of the Vatican, Pope Francis has insisted the Church is not the Church of Christ if it does not … more
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Individuals representing people of all ages, backgrounds and skin tones process along an idealized image of the Missouri River while caught up in a fishing net, in this mural by artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, adorning a wall of the Baptistry in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. The newly promulgated pastoral plans for the diocese and its deaneries encourage all Catholics to take up their Baptismal call to pursue holiness and participate fully in carrying-out the mission of the Church.
Pastoral plans point to collaboration, Beatitudes
CLICK HERE to read each pastoral plan and the full text of Bishop McKnight’s pastoral letter, “Shaping our Future Together: Parishes on Mission Together as Communities of the … more
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PHOTOS: Christmas Eve Mass and 50th anniversary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph [Photo gallery]
CLICK HERE to read a related article. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s first Christmas Eve Mass as bishop of Jefferson City coincided with the 50th anniversary of the first Mass in the Cathedral … more
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Heather Gardner, director of campaign advancement for 40 Days for Life 365, and Kathy Forck, campaign director for Columbia 40 Days for Life, turn toward the photographer while the audience applauds after Ms. Gardner’s keynote at the Columbia 40 Days for Life Closing Rally and Dinner Nov. 4 in the St. Andrew Parish Hall in Holts Summit.
40 Days for Life participants hear about importance of year-round presence on the sidewalk
The president of Mizzou Students for Life said seeing those who stand in the gap every day to help people turn away from abortion inspires her to keep making her own sacrifices. Their prayerful … more
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Young people will encounter God’s hope at Christ the King celebration
Young Catholics from all over the diocese will converge in Columbia on Sunday, Nov. 20, to worship and celebrate the Eternal King. They are invited to take part in a Spirit-filled bilingual event … more
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Advent candles and a wreath help bring focus to the time before the coming of our Lord. Each candle represents a week of Advent.
Bishop urges the faithful to observe Advent as a season of joyful preparation for Christ
CLICK HERE to read a related article. “Let us recommit ourselves to witnessing the beauty, joy and hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Not just between now and Christmas, but … more
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This image of St. Joseph and symbols of various names for him in the Litany of St. Joseph will be used to create a bronze relief tympanum over the entrance to the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Bronze relief of St. Joseph being cast for new Cathedral portico
“If Mary was the aura preceding the Diving Sun, Joseph was the horizon illuminated by its splendors.” — St. Leonard of Port Maurice, an 18th-century Franciscan priest By Jay … more
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PHOTOS: Fr. Tolton pilgrim procession in Quincy, Illinois [Photo gallery]
About 100 people, led by priests and seminarians, take part in a pilgrimage procession of about a mile from the statue of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton outside St. Peter School to Fr. … more
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The Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
Official Decree of Appointments
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson … more
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