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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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This sketch of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was done by Igor Babailov during an audience with the late pope and before he began his oil portrait of the pontiff. Babailov was commissioned in 2006 to do the pope’s official portrait and completed it a year later.
Fr. Merz — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was one of greatest teaching popes in recent history
Father Daniel J. Merz believes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be remembered as one of the greatest teaching popes in recent history — “probably going back several … more
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Deacon Joseph Braddock
Longtime diocesan CFO to move into new role supporting, advising parishes
The longtime chief financial officer at the Diocese of Jefferson City is preparing to move into a new role focused on supporting and advising parishes across the diocese.  Deacon Joseph … more
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Rami Salfiti, a lifetime resident of the Old City portion of Jerusalem, speaks to members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem about the situation facing Christians in the Holy Land, on Feb. 5 in St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville.
Lifelong Old City Jerusalem parishioner visits diocese
Rami Salfiti is afraid that there will be no more Christians living in the Holy Land by the end of this century. A lifelong resident of the Old City of Jerusalem and a member of that city’s … more
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A child is rescued from the rubble Feb. 12, 2023, after 150 hours in the aftermath of an earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, in this screen grab taken from a handout video. The powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked areas of Turkey and Syria early Feb. 6, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing tens of thousands. (OSV News photo/Turkish Health Ministry handout via Reuters)
Jefferson City diocese contributes to earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria
On behalf of all Catholics in central and northern Missouri, the Diocese of Jefferson City is sending $10,000 to the earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. “The Diocese of Jefferson … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight surveys progress on the renovation and expansion of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on Oct. 14, 2022. He sees the Cathedral renovation as a good analogy to the journey the diocese’s parishes have been taking through the three-year diocesan pastoral plan — “a strengthening of our communion as Catholics in what we believe and how we pray and especially how we live.”
Bishop McKnight reflects on his first five years as bishop
“It is our task, it is our mission together to go out and proclaim the joy of the Gospel to a city, a diocese and a world so desperately in need of it.” — Bishop W. Shawn … more
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Fr. John Groner (1945-2023)
Rest in peace, Fr. John Groner, 78, pastor, missionary
Father John Groner believed that he would be forgiven and saved. He wanted that also for everyone he ministered to. “He put his life in God’s hands and totally trusted — and … more
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Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa — pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Brunswick, St. Joseph Parish in Salisbury and St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Wien — celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen.
Chariton County pastor Fr. Boniface becomes a U.S. citizen
Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa raised his right hand and pledged to defend and abide by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America. With that, the Uganda native became a U.S. … more
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Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 1997 to 2018, preaches the homily during the See City Deanery’s Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Jan. 6 in St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit.
Bishop Emeritus Gaydos shares memories, lessons from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos remembers looking out with all the other bishops from the Cathedral of St. Patrick sanctuary in New York City. It was April 18, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI had just … more
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Students in all grades at St. Brendan School take part in a multitude of activities to reinforce their learning throughout the school week.
Catholic elementary schools score high in national testing
Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 4) always brings with it an air of celebration and gratitude. This year’s observance will include an extra element of “with God, all things are … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, is seen from the press gallery in the Missouri House of Representatives Chamber in the State Capitol, leading the House in prayer at the opening of 2023 Legislative Session on Jan. 4.
Prayer for the opening of session, Missouri House of Representatives
Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general for the Jefferson City diocese and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in prayer at the opening of 2023 Legislative Session on … more
The current group of men who are discerning a possible calling to the diaconate gather with their wives and several deacon couples for a three-day retreat at Con¬ception Abbey in northwestern Missouri.
Discerners for the diaconate enjoy three-day retreat in Conception
This past November, the diaconate formation class attended a weekend retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. The retreat preceded their ultimate entrance into the stage of … more
Pope Benedict XVI smiles as he bids the crowd farewell after celebrating Mass at Nationals Park in Washington April 17, 2008. Pope Benedict died Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95.
UPDATED: In word and deed, pope emeritus inspired priests of this diocese and some with ties to it
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. This updated version includes further insight from Monsignor David Cox. A seminarian who would become Father Jason Doke was serving at a Mass offered by … more
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The body of Pope Benedict XVI lies in St. Peter’s Basilica for people to pay their respects at the Vatican Jan. 2, 2023.
Diocese mourns the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
CLICK HERE for a schedule of Memorial Masses to be offered in the diocese Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City released the following message on Dec. 31, upon the death in Vatican City of … more
The inaugural edition of The Catholic Missourian, dated July 7, 1957, notes that it was a diocesan edition of Our Sunday Visitor. It is shown here with the telephone used by Monsignor Ralph G. Kutz, now deceased, to correspond with OSV personnel in Huntington, Indiana, each week during the decade he served as editor of The Catholic Missourian. The technology and production process have changed dramatically, but the commitment to help Catholics know, love and share their faith remains.
OSV News launches Jan. 1, aims to speak ‘truth in charity in a way that unites’
The hallmark of OSV News, a new Catholic news service that launched Jan. 1, is to provide news and content “that speaks to truth in charity in a way that unites,” said OSV Publisher Scott … more
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“What we celebrate today is not merely something that happened 2,000 years ago, but what continues to happen in our day and in our world, even in our brokenness,” Bishop W. Shawn McKnight proclaimed on Christmas Day.
Bishop McKnight: Let the light of Christmas banish fear
Christmas light forever changes all it touches. It radiates through the ages, pushing back the darkness and revealing aspects of God’s wisdom and love. “What we celebrate today is … more
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES — Awaiting Christmas with grateful hearts
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18d) 2022 was a year of transition … more
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