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Livestream links to be posted for rededication of the Cathedral; all invited to public events
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight invites people throughout the Jefferson City diocese to join in the public activities surrounding the rededication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. The … more
“CathedralGLOW” to offer up-close look at renovation
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see a list of related events. People who visit the Cathedral of St. Joseph the night before its rededication are in for an up-close, personal and intensely prayerful … more
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Renowned speaker Father Tony Ricard, pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish and campus minister at St. Augustine High School, both in New Orleans, entertains and uplifts the Catholic school teachers and administrators during his keynote at a March 10 teachers’ in-service in Columbia.
Catholic school personnel invited to seek Christ in every student
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos from this event. Father Tony Ricard insists that everyone who works in a Catholic school is a theology instructor and promoter of the faith. “If … more
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Children of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Columbia welcome Monsignor Michael Flanagan, senior priest in service and former pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, back from the hospital on March 24.
“This is a resurrection!”: Msgr. Flanagan grateful for prayers
“May the Lord take a liking to you …” The priest smiled back and gave the rest of the old Irish salutation. “… but not just yet.” Monsignor Michael T. … more
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Father Gregory Oligschlaeger, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Monroe City and St. Stephen Parish in Indian Creek, joins Bishop McKnight in congratulating Dominican Sister Suzanne Walker with the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice papal award.
Purvis, Schepers, Sr. Walker given papal awards at Chrism Mass
Three individuals with long and distinguished ties to the Jefferson City diocese received prestigious honors from Pope Francis at this year’s Chrism Mass. The Mass was celebrated on April 4, … more
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Listening, discerning, strengthening relationships were focus of Bishop’s Chrism Mass message
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Jesus gave us the Sacraments to help us be in right relationship with God and with each other. This is known as communion. “The … more
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Bishop: Jesus’s resurrection restores, heals, transforms all who believe
Jesus’s passion, death and resurrection brings about a new passing-over from darkness to light, from sinfulness to mercy, from brokenness to communion, from woundedness to healing and … more
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A new cross fashioned of Douglas fir rests atop a wood beam containing part of a major structural element of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City March 28 as the renovation and renewal of the Cathedral nears completion. An image of Jesus, sculpted in Germany, will be added to the cross before the May 5 Rededication Mass and May 7 public Open House.
Cathedral crucifix to highlight Jesus’s supreme sacrifice
Ian Byrne will reenact the crucifixion. Specifically, he’ll fasten an image of Jesus to the new sanctuary cross for the Cathedral of St. Joseph. “It’s a part of the project … more
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Father Patrick Dolan
Easter Collection: A priest on mission in northern Missouri
The Easter Special Collection that will be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese will benefit retired priests and retired members of religious congregations. A special envelope for this … more
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Sisters Suzanne Walker and Loretta Keller of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, are part of the communities of Holy Rosary Parish in Monroe City and St. Stephen Parish in Indian Creek.
Easter Collection: Two sisters with deep roots in the community
Sister Loretta Keller and Sister Suzanne Walker, members of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, are living in retirement in the Holy Rosary Convent in Monroe City. Sr. Suzanne grew up in … 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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Barbara Prasad
Barb Prasad is highlighting, facilitating women’s ministry throughout the diocese
Barbara Prasad is eager to hand on what she’s been given. She wants all Catholic women to have the kind of fellowship and support she’s been able to count on through the best and the … 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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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
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight greets people who are preparing to receive Sacraments of Initiation in their parishes at Easter, during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on the First Sunday of Lent in Columbia.
Important milestone for those seeking Easter Sacraments
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-rite-of-election-and-call-to-continuing-conversion,4465 Receiving the Easter … more
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This newly created stained-glass window (partially covered in clear plastic for protection), depicting Jesus feeding the 5,000, is one of three that have been installed in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City as part of an extensive renovation, expansion and upgrade of the 54-year-old Cathedral. An additional nine windows are scheduled to be installed by year’s end.
Cathedral’s new stained glass windows will filter light through the call to discipleship
The faces of Christ, of Moses, of venerable Father Augustus Tolton gaze down in radiant splendor into the Cathedral of St. Joseph. And this is just the beginning. “These imposing images … more
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Bishop touts prayer, fasting, almsgiving as tools for Lenten conversion
Jesus repeatedly embraced the religious practices of his day but wanted to keep them squarely focused on God. He made that especially clear in his elevating and purifying of the three traditional … more
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The Cathedral of St. Joseph is seen at sunset on Feb. 10, showing progress on its expanded narthex, bell towers and columned porte cochere, all designed to help provide a more dignified, more welcoming environment for the Cathedral. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has set May 5 as the rededication date for the Cathedral, following an 16-month renovation and renewal.
Bishop sets May 5 Rededication for renewed Cathedral
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has set May 5, 2023, as the date for the Rite of Rededication for the Cathedral of St. Joseph. The diocese is planning a series of events surrounding the rededication, … more
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This mosaic image, titled “Christ, Ruler of All” adorns the space above the main entrance of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. It is made up of hundreds of intricately hand-cut pieces of stone and glass.
Cathedral’s vivid new mosaics from Italy are designed to teach, uplift, evangelize
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to learn more about Progetto Arte Poli’s artwork CLICK HERE to see a video about Progetto Arte Poli The pieces are falling into … more
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Religious sisters serving in the Jefferson City gather with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight for a “happy half-hour” social and catered meal in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life.
UPDATED: Religious sisters in diocese gather to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life
Fourteen sisters representing religious communities on mission to the Church in central and northeastern Missouri came together Feb. 5 to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated … more
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