Victor Bell wants his students to realize how much he appreciates them.
“They’re amazing,” said Mr. Bell, who’s in his seventh year as a member of the Helias Catholic High …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/23
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Just as sacred anointings in the Old Testament set people apart as priests, prophets and kings, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick bestows a gift and a distinct vocation on the people who receive …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/23
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“Are you okay denying God? One of his disciples did and that will be forever part of his testimony. Is that what you want in yours?”
That’s a question Anna Launius poses to …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/23
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Lent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Here is a …
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3/2/23
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Members of St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish in …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/23
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Therèse Nti wants the world to pay serious attention to what Pope Francis said and did during his Jan. 31-Feb. 3 visit to South Sudan and her homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/23
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Students of St. George School in Linn, St. Mary School in Frankenstein, Holy Family School in Freeburg and Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain get together to celebrate Catholic Schools Week Feb. 2 …
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2/15/23
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The Lord of the Dance was front and center, moving their hearts and minds and feet.
Students of St. George School in Linn, St. Mary School in …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/23
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This year’s celebration of Catholic Schools Week was much more than fun and games at Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School (OLLIS) in Columbia.
The school’s 621 students took stock of …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/23
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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 …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/23
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Fifty years after the Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand throughout the United States, Pettis Countians gathered in their courthouse rotunda to renew their resolve.
The 1973 decision had …
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By Jay Nies
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2/15/23
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Amanda Durbin is a perennial force in the Shelby and Macon County parishes’ efforts to radiate God’s charity and mercy.
She understands helping and being helped.
“I know what …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/23
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Growing up Catholic in Central Missouri, Chelle Smith-Vandergriff struggled to connect with her faith in ways she found meaningful.
Turning outward proved …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/23
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In its former life as a high-school seminary chapel, the Community Room of the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City resonated with hymns of the folk variety.
“We will work with each …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/23
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Deacon Edward Stroesser proclaimed the Gospel reading from John 11 with confidence and conviction.
He injected familiarity into the story of family and friends grieving for a man who had died too …
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By Jay Nies
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2/1/23
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Deacon Joseph R. Mitchell, 82 — a retired deacon of the Jefferson City diocese, who previously assisted the pastor of St. Peter Parish in Marshall, died peacefully on Jan. 12, at home with his …
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2/1/23
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A starburst of lights reflected off the sweet, ascending smoke of the incense and the shimmering gold of the monstrance.
The Lord of the Universe was back in the Dome at America’s Center in …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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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 …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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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. …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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The incoming chief executive found a handwritten letter on his desk.
“You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/23
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