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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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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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Difficult decisions in staffing parishes help emphasize their Catholicity
“Do you resolve, with the Help of the Holy Spirit, to discharge without fail the office of Priesthood ... as a worthy fellow worker with the Order of Bishops in caring for the Lord’s … more
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This is the latest drawing of the new altar being created for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City as part of a substantial renovation and renewal.
Cathedral’s new altar, ambo will reinforce important truth
Images of the Garden of Eden harken back to a time when all creatures were in right relationship with God and one another. Christ restored that relationship through His life, death and … more
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Patricia Lutz, diocesan associate director of stewardship, and Father Stephen Jones, right, director of stewardship, lead priests in illustrating the equal importance of prayer, participation and sacrificial giving — the “three-legged stool of stewardship” — in carrying out the mission of the Church.
Pastors delve into the spirituality, logistics of promoting a stewardship way of life
Monsignor Thomas McGread wasn’t trying to create a revolutionary program for managing the parishes of his diocese. “He was simply trying to implement the Second Vatican Council in his … more
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June 4-5 collection to support Catholic Communications and The Catholic University of America
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City will take up the annual collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign and The Catholic University of America the weekend of June 4-5. The … more
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Sixth-graders from St. Mary School in Glasgow and St. Joseph School in Salisbury take part in a virtual experience of the diocese’s annual Sixth Grade Vocation Day while gathered in the St. Joseph Parish Hall in Fayette.
UPDATED: Sixth-graders explore how to answer call to be saints
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The collection of sixth-grade faces turned a certain shade as the question sunk in. “How many of you are in a … more
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Artistic rendering by Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass
Venerable Fr. Tolton inspires aspects of Cathedral renovation
Venerable Father Augustus Tolton received his priestly calling at baptism, so it’s only fitting that his likeness will help illuminate the new baptismal font in the renovated Cathedral of St. … more
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This is the entrance to the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia.
MCC supports proposed law to keep mothers who are in prison together with their newborns
Babies born to women in prison would be able to stay with their mothers for up to 18 months under a bill awaiting action by the Missouri Senate. The state’s House of Representatives has … more
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A mother from the Jefferson City diocese rocks her sleeping baby while keynote speaker Abby Johnson addresses a crowd of over 2,000 at an April 20 rally in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda as part of the 2022 Midwest March for Life.
March for Life: Roe v. Wade may fall; stay vigilant
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read the reflection Bishop W. Shawn McKnight gave at this event. The U.S. Supreme Court may well overturn or seriously … more
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Father Greg Rom, far left, leads a prayer service at the grave of Martha Jane Chisley Tolton, mother of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton.
A song for Mother Tolton
This spring marked the 165th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Scott v. Sandford (1857), which infamously denied the freedom petition of Dred, Harriet, Eliza and Lizzie Scott … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to the crowd in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol April 20 during a rally for the Midwest March for Life. Visible in the photo are keynote presenter Abby Johnson and Mark Serafino, master of ceremonies for the event. Mrs. Johnson is answering a woman who text-messaged her with searing regret over having recently had a late-term abortion.
MAKING CONNECTIONS — Choose life - the way of blessing
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight delivered the following reflection during a rally for the Midwest March for Life on April 20 at the Missouri State Capitol:   “I have set before you life … more
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Bishop McKnight preaches the homily at the Chrism Mass on the Tuesday of Holy Week 2022 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit.
Bishop: Life in the Risen Christ must lead the faithful to mercy, gratitude
“We were indeed buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we, too, might have newness of life.” This … more
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BISHOP McKNIGHT: For Catholics in U.S. mission territory, appeal strengthens Church at home
One of many lessons I’ve learned as a bishop is that miracles do happen. And, as I praise God for His work in the Diocese of Jefferson City, I also need to thank parishioners nationwide who … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, assisted by Deacon John Schwartze, elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament while he and priests of the diocese pray the Doxology together during the Chrism Mass on April 12 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit. — Photo by Jay Nies
At Chrism Mass, bishop speaks of unity, shared experience of anointing
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Christ has given His Church a mission through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Clergy and … more
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The Fifth Station: “Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross,” an oil painting on copper, is one of 14 Stations undergoing restoration in order to be placed in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City as part of a substantial renovation. The Stations are from a now-closed Catholic church near Marion, Ohio.
Vintage Stations of the Cross undergoing restoration for Cathedral
Whenever artist Doris Davis of Westphalia goes someplace to worship God, she wants to be able to walk in and “feel” the spirituality. “People might not realize it, but when they … more
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Official Decree of Appointments
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, announces the following appointments:   Reverend Ernest Dike, from modified temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to candidates for Easter Sacraments during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversation, held on the First Sunday of Advent in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. The event could not be held in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, which is undergoing an extensive renovation.
Elect, candidates moving toward full communion with the Church
A great cloud of witnesses amassed within Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. Seventy-six people from all over the diocese who are seeking Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and 88 candidates for … more
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Construction workers from Sircal Contracting Inc. work on laying the foundations for an enlarged gathering space, known as a narthex, and sinking the shaft for an elevator to the Undercroft as part of major renovations to the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Hospitality is a guiding principle in renovating the Cathedral
The woman was waiting on the sidewalk outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph when her husband pulled the car up. He stepped out, helped her into the car, folded the wheelchair, lifted it into the … more
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St. Louis archdiocese praying, preparing for “the most sweeping changes” in its history
The constant need for reassessment, renewal and re­allocation in the Church is not unique to the Jefferson City diocese. Archdioceses and dioceses throughout the United States are in various … more
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