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MAKING CONNECTIONS — Mass intentions and offerings

What is an offering for a Mass intention? For some, their first encounter with a Mass offering is at a funeral service. There’s those piles of envelopes, obviously meant for money, with … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 6/27/19

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., speaks from the floor on the first day of the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore June 11.

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Affirming the bishops’ commitment

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight released the following statement on June 13, at the close of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ 2019 spring general assembly in Baltimore: I am returning to our Diocese … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 6/17/19

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Generosity begets generosity

This year, we have seen some wonderful news for our diocese. In late January, we were able to announce that generous, anonymous donors have given $1 million to the diocese to use for tuition … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 4/5/19

MAKING CONNECTIONS — Ad limina: an opportunity to cross a threshold

Next January, I will be making a special trip to Rome, along with other bishops from Missouri and some adjoining states. We have been invited to make our “ad limina” visit to the Holy … more

3/8/19

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight; Enrique Castro, diocesan director of Hispanic and cross-cultural ministries and faith formation; Connie Schepers, administrator of the diocesan Tribunal; John DeLaporte, diocesan director of youth ministry and religious education; Kathy Stegeman, administrative assistant for mission advancement for the diocese; and Mike Berendzen, safe environments coordinator for the diocese, lead decades of the Rosary Jan. 17 in the chapel of the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City. The prayers and meditations on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary were for healing and protection for people affected by sexual abuse. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invited Bishop McKnight to lead the Rosary, which was livestreamed over the USCCB and Diocese of Jefferson City Facebook pages. A video of the prayers can be found on the diocese’s Facebook page (@DioJeffCity).

MAKING CONNECTIONS — Ending the culture of clericalism

At the conclusion of the retreat earlier this month convoked by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for the bishops of the United States in light of the clergy sexual abuse crisis, I returned to Missouri … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 1/24/19

VOGEL — The greatest commandments

The truth exists and it cannot be changed or undone. Whether you know it, whether you believe it, whether you love it or whether you hate it. It is immutable. When Pontius Pilate asked Jesus if … more

By Eugene Vogel | 11/30/18

Bishops’ meeting in Baltimore left much work to be done

Click here for a PDF version for printing Bishop McKnight issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2018: The November General Assembly of Bishops in Baltimore was a difficult but … more

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight | 11/19/18

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Statement on the release of the names of credibly accused priests and brothers in the diocese

The following is Bishop W. Shawn Mcknight’s Nov. 8, 2018, statement on release of names of priests and religious brothers credibly accused or re-moved from ministry in the Diocese of Jefferson … more

11/8/18

MAKING CONNECTIONS: We are Catholic

The bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City issued the following statement on Aug. 23: When our Lord established the Church, he promised to remain with us always until the end of the world. Jesus … more

By the Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. | 10/30/18

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Bishop McKnight preaches Red Mass homily in St. Louis

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City preached the homily at the Archdiocese of St. Louis’s Red Mass, on Oct. 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The Red Mass is celebrated … more

10/8/18

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to members of the local media and to Chancery staff and several other visitors during a press conference Aug. 24 in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.

Bishop McKnight pledges cooperation with authorities, works for changes within

Jefferson City, Missouri Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is taking concrete steps to heal the wounds of sexual abuse in the Church, hold himself to higher standards of accountability, and help … more

By Jay Nies | 8/25/18

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight blesses a young parishioner during a recent visit to St. Mary parish in Milan.

BISHOP McKNIGHT: Making Connections -- Assignments

One of the most important duties of a diocesan bishop (and a humbling one, too) is the appointment of the clergy and others to pastoral positions. Several parishes learned last weekend that … more

5/31/18

BISHOP McKNIGHT: “Connecting the dots”

“Through the Blood of the Cross.” “In truth and charity.” “With a shepherd’s care.” In my role as your new bishop and teacher, I find a connection … more

4/20/18

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Local deacons serve as bridges in wake of tornado, floods

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight once wrote that deacons “should work to connect the people of God with their local leader, the bishop, and the Church with the needs of the poor ... drawing Church …

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