Parishes & Schools
Sort by: Featured Most recent
392 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Gov. Mike Kehoe, a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson City, takes the Oath of Office outside the Missouri State Capitol on Jan. 13, 2025. He is the second Catholic to serve as governor in the state's 203-year history.
Cathedral parishioner becomes Missouri’s 58th governor
It was a time to celebrate, to pray and to hope. Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of newly elected Gov. Mike Kehoe joined him and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass … more
|
John-Paul Buzard, president and artistic director of Buzard Organ Co. of Champaign, Illinois, inspects the nearly completed instrument his company built for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
New organ nearing completion in renovated Cathedral
The man whose company built the new organ for the Cathedral of St. Joseph said his life’s mission is to produce “functional works of art.” And like all sacred art, its purpose … more
|
Seminarians of the Jefferson City diocese, deacons of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, Father Stephen Jones, pastor, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and people carrying banners representing deaneries of the diocese lead a procession from Cana Hall upstairs to the Cathedral of St. Joseph during a Dec. 29 Mass to open the Jubilee Year of Hope in this diocese.
Jubilee Year of Hope under way in diocese
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Opening Mass. CLICK HERE to read a related article on norms for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. CLICK HERE to read a … more
|
Father Kenneth Reichert OSB (1933-2024)
Fr. Kenneth Reichert OSB, 91, Brunswick native, laid to rest
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert wouldn’t want to be remembered for nearly dying in a puddle of his own blood in the monastery he called home … more
|
The cover of the “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” booklet, a small-group faith-sharing resource for parishes in the Jefferson City diocese. The booklet in English and Spanish, along with other resources, can be found online at diojeffcity.org/soft-pacotb.
Faith-sharing groups on the Beatitudes are building communities, helping parishes discover needs, refine their mission
Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them. The Holy … more
|
Katie Wills, seated, and Kathleen Basi, standing give a concert of sacred music at Mrs. Wills’s home parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, this past November.
Basi, Wills to headline 2025 Women’s Ministry winter events at four parishes in the diocese
CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians … more
|
LEFT: The second church building for St. Peter Church was dedicated on June 28, 1857, approximately three years after Father William Walsh’s arrival. RIGHT: A native of Ireland, William Walsh immigrated to the United States and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1854. He was later appointed the pastor for St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City and not only guided the congregation in building a new church, but helped establish the parish in nearby California. He was later transferred to St. Bridget of Erin Parish in St. Louis, where he received the honorary title of monsignor.
Fr. William Walsh helped Jefferson City’s first parish grow
On July 7, 1854, Father William Walsh became the third priest to lead St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, which at the time consisted of approximately 40 families. His tenure with the parish was … more
|
The sacrament of reconciliation is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, New York.
On sin, mercy and indulgences
The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth. The relationship with God … more
This stained-glass window depicting the Three Wise Men adoring the infant Jesus adorns the sanctuary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Starkenburg.
Announcement for Easter and moveable feasts for 2025
The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to … more
Newly ordained Father Gregory Clever gives his first priestly blessing to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7, following Fr. Clever’s ordination to the Priesthood.
Bishop ordains Fr. Clever to Priesthood
CLICK HERE to read the text of Bishop McKnight’s homily CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. Clever’s Ordination Mass. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. … more
|
Members of St. Peter Parish in Marshall act out the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego during a holy hour on Dec. 13 in St. Peter Church.
Our Lady of Guadalupe conveys God’s confidence in, concern for the humble and downtrodden
Throughout Salvation History, God has been lifting up the lowly and sending them to proclaim his message to the powerful. Faith and trust are what these unlikely emissaries have in common. … more
|
Father Henry Ussher, a priest of the Diocese of Wiawso, Ghana, who is pastor of St. Clement Parish in St. Clement, St. Joseph Parish in Louisiana and the Mission of Queen of Peace in Clarksville, offers Mass in St. Joseph Church in Louisiana.
Fr. Henry Ussher celebrates 25th priestly anniversary
God doesn’t call angels to be priests. He calls human beings. “It’s not by my own might but by God’s own grace,” said Father Henry Ussher. “God … more
|
Sr. Karen Thein cherishes memories of Christmases in Guatemala
Her first Christmas on mission in Guatemala was vastly different from the rest. “I was there when we had the earthquake in 1976,” Sister Karen Thein SSND recalled, “and our … more
|
“Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” discussion groups in Louisiana assisted living center, Kirksville nursing home
Some who were raised to observe the Ten Commandments as the yardstick for discipleship are discovering The Beatitudes in several communities for seniors in the diocese. With facilitators from … more
|
This is a portion of a recently installed stained-glass window in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City depicting Venerable Father Augustus Tolton carrying out his priestly ministry.
Venerable Fr. Tolton, Missouri native, arrived in Chicago 135 years ago
The soft-spoken cleric felt a combination of weariness and relief as the train pulled into the station. Father Augustus Tolton, formerly enslaved, formerly deprived of his priestly aspirations, … more
|
The Pilot Grove Community food pantry occupies a large cabinet in a safe, well-lit, accessible place in the city’s recycling center. It is the result of St. Joseph parishioners reading about and discussing stewardship in everyday life and coming up with a way to help their neighbors.
Stewardship studies in Pilot Grove lead to successful food pantry
Small groups in St. Joseph Parish in Pilot Grove studied and talked about the Four Pillars of Stewardship. Then, they took a good, hard look around. “Each week, the study materials … more
|
Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The best-laid plans are no match for what God has in mind for every individual he creates. The key is to trust and follow him. “That’s not to say that what you have planned out … more
|
A mission team from the Jefferson City diocese leads a retreat in Spanish at a parish in El Salvador.
Mission team from diocese leads powerful retreat in El Salvador
SCROLL THE ARROWS  to see more photos.  “I am willing to do whatever it is you want, no matter what it is ... I have a missionary soul, lead me to the land that thirsts for … more
|
Father Joseph Corel, diocesan vicar for prison ministry, presents to Lois Thomas the papal Benemerenti Medal, in recognition of her years of service to prison residents in the diocese.
Lois Thomas, long-serving in prison ministry, receives papal honor
Lois Thomas has been encountering Christ in prison for three decades. She recognizes him and affirms his presence within each of the incarcerated men and women she visits on God’s behalf. … more
|
Volunteers prepare and serve Thanksgiving Day meals in the parish hall of St. Anthony Church in Camdenton.
Thanksgiving community meals: Parishes spread a table and invite their neighbors in
It takes a lot of turkeys to fill thousands of Thanksgiving Day plates. And they don’t cook themselves. “It takes an army of volunteers, with a few extraordinary servant … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 20 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

Sections

Home World/National State/Local Columns Events
People Youth Multimedia Español E-edition

Services

Connect with us

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City

The Catholic
Missourian

2207 W. Main St.
Jefferson City MO 65109-0914
(573) 635-9127
editor@diojeffcity.org

© Copyright 2025 The Catholic Missourian | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions