The wave of people split into two arms at the paved circle, embracing ever-more-tightly the burial place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton and the temporary altar enthroning the Most Blessed …
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By Jay Nies
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7/22/24
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Late in life, when France’s once-wildly triumphant Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was in exile, he was asked to talk about the happiest day of his life.
“Without missing a beat, he …
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By Jay Nies
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7/22/24
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Priests, sisters and laypeople in the Tribal regions of India face numerous obstacles to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Yet, they continue doing it every day.
“There have been …
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By Jay Nies
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7/22/24
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Shrieks of little voices and the patter of little feet swelled across the great space of the Cathedral.
Then, Father Greivin Rodriguez stepped up to break open God’s word, and people of …
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By Jay Nies
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7/6/24
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Only through God’s work in past missionaries did it become possible for Father Joseph Luzindana to serve as a missionary priest in the Diocese of Jefferson City.
This makes him part of a …
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By Jay Nies and Annie Williams
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7/6/24
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Sister Virginia …
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By Jay Nies
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7/6/24
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The quest for a fresh encounter with God through classical avenues of truth, beauty and goodness can be enhanced by an unexpected detour.
So said Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade of Conception …
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By Jay Nies
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7/6/24
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Servant of God Julia Greeley grew up enslaved in northeastern Missouri, became Catholic after moving to Colorado, spent her adult life on concrete acts of charity and promotion of devotion to the …
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By Father Blaine Burkey, O.F.M. Cap.
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7/6/24
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Not much is known about Harry and Jenny. Their last name is listed in records with several variations: Nebbit, Nibbit and Nesbit.
But what is known is that the couple, who were enslaved for much …
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By Jennifer Brinker
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7/6/24
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Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 1997 until 2018, recently moved to an apartment at St. Agnes Home, a retirement community run by the Carmelite Sisters of the …
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By Jay Nies
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7/6/24
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By Jay Nies and Jacob Luecke
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7/3/24
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The children soaked up the good news like arid soil absorbing the rain.
Some washed back up onto members of the mission team and sent them home …
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By Jay Nies
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6/21/24
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Pope Francis has bestowed special honors on several deacons in the Jefferson City diocese, for having “rendered special service to the Christian Faith.”
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight …
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By Jay Nies
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6/21/24
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight placed his hands on the head of Father …
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By Jay Nies
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6/10/24
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The faithful who gather around the altar for Mass stand in the presence of the entire …
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By Jay Nies
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6/10/24
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“Nothing brings us closer to Jesus and one another than the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan …
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By Jay Nies
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6/10/24
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Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
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By Gina Christian, OSV News
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6/10/24
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Bishop Earl K. Fernandes needed a deacon to assist him at a Mass for the 10th anniversary of the Swahili Catholic Community in Columbus, Ohio.
“Why not?” said Rev. Mr. Christopher …
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By Jay Nies
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5/22/24
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Catholics in the Jefferson City diocese will play an important role for a few days this summer in making the case that Jesus meant what he said.
Namely: “This is my Body, which will be …
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By Jay Nies and Valerie Schmalz
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5/22/24
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Michael and Cheryl Kelly have been helping build up the Church in and around Columbia for decades.
Now, their efforts have garnered recognition from …
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By Jay Nies
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5/22/24
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