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This digital photo of the face on the Shroud of Turin has been inverted to a positive and converted to black and white with enhanced contrast in Photoshop. The image has been rotated from its original horizontal view. The Shroud of Turn is believed to be the cloth in which Jesus was buried after his death on the cross.
Shroud puts focus on Christ’s death, resurrection
CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Jefferson City. CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Colubia. Much … more
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Sister Madeleine Lane SSND, Lori Watson, Courtney Benson, Kyle Clark, Carol Steinman, LeAnn Korsmeyer, Sister Kathleen Wegman SSND, Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG, Nancy Massman, Donna Long, Anita Ruga, Kristen Bexten and Paula Gough gather in the reception area of the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City after Mass where 11 women received certificates for completing the two-year preparation for becoming spiritual companions.
Spiritual Companions finish discernment, are sent to share what they’ve received
Just as people who want to keep their bodies healthy schedule regular doctor visits, those who are pursuing spiritual growth and equilibrium often benefit from regular interaction with a spiritual … more
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Josh and Anna Launius and their four sons gather for a family photo.
Pandemic pointed mother, four children toward being Catholic
“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 … more
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New Diocesan Pastoral Council officers see co-responsibility as a key to diocesan planning
The bylaws for the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) say any members can be elected to serve as chair and vice chair. Both offices can be held by clergy, a Chancery employee, or a representative … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight blesses the fire for the Easter candle outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph at the beginning of the Easter Vigil.
Bishop McKnight calls the faithful to tend to Christ’s body through charitable, merciful action
The Lord who conquered death by dying and rising cements his reign with mercy, peace and reconciliation. So should it be for all who follow him and hope to inherit his gift of eternal life. … more
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Six Quincy Notre Dame High School seniors —Harrison Oden, Ethan Beroiza, Abigail Beck, Josie Lewis, Zachary Friedersdorf and Andrew Catalpa — represent the largest number of students from Holy Family Catholic School in Hannibal, in a single QND class. The students are part of the 83-member Class of 2022, which graduated May 15.
Six Holy Family alumni among Quincy Notre Dame Class of 2022
Six of this year’s graduating seniors at Quincy Notre Dame (QND) High School share a long-standing bond. Together through elementary school at Holy Family School in Hannibal and now four … more
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Father Michael Penn, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Ozark, administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick during a Mass on Feb. 12, the World Day of the Sick, in Our Lady of the Lake Church.
Anointing of the sick gives comfort, calm and a distinct calling for Lake Ozark parishioners
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 … more
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Joe Benevento, Ph.D., and the cover of his novel, "My Perfect Wife and Her Perfect Son." Dr. Benevento is donating 100% of the royalties for the book to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
Author of novel about St. Joseph to give proceeds to Catholic Charities
Catholic author Joseph Benevento Ph.D., author of a novel about St. Joseph and the Holy Family, is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book in perpetuity to Catholic Charities of Central … more
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Vic Bell teaches Freshman Civics and Government, Advanced Placement (AP) American history and a summer section of geography at Helias Catholic and serves as Head Coach of the Freshman Boys’ Basketball team and Assistant Head Football Coach
Vic Bell to be honored as Helias Catholic’s staff member of the year
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 … more
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Mother Mary Francis was one of six Sisters of Mercy of Chicago, originally from Ireland, who provided hospital services to Civil War casualties in Jefferson City in 1861-62.
First religious sisters in Jefferson City cared for Civil War wounded
The first Catholic sisters to arrive in Jefferson City were Sisters of Mercy from Chicago. They left the familiarity of their school and hospital work in the north to travel south in September … more
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Father Michael Coleman congratulates Sophie Angel, a member of the Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School varsity softball team, after a victorious Senior Night game in Columbia.
Tolton Catholic’s Sophie Angel: From blindness to a state championship
As soon as the ball hit the bat, Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School junior shortstop Sophie Angel breathed a quick prayer of thanks and raced toward her second-base teammate. The moment … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight preaches the homily at Sunday Mass on Nov. 19 in Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City.
Bishop urges parishes to call forth, not bury, people’s talents
Parishes should never allow their priceless treasures to be buried. Namely, the talents and ideas of the people, which need to be called forward and cultivated for the building up of God’s … more
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PHOTOS: Outdoor Stations of the Cross [Photo gallery]
“Take up your cross and follow me” — Members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Pettis County present an elaborate, live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross outside St. Patrick … more
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Members of Helias Catholic High School’s graduating Class of 2022 stand up and applaud their family, friends and teachers during English instructor Patricia Seifert’s address at the Commencement Exercises on May 22.
Helias Catholic H.S. sends 181 of its finest out into the world
“Please make each day count, and may God always be at your side!” English instructor Patricia Seifert, who is retiring after 40 years on the faculty of Helias Catholic High School, … more
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St. Joseph students in Westphalia visit cemetery, pray for deceased loved ones
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The circle of prayer and Christian witness was strong and unbroken. Students, teachers and friends of St. Joseph School in Westphalia had … more
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Cast members of Helias Catholic High School’s 2023 student musical, “West Side Story,” rehearse on the set at the Miller Performing Arts Center on Feb. 28.
Classic musical production returns to Helias Catholic
“For so many years, I’ve been saying, ‘Gosh! How could it ever get any better than that?’ And then the next year, we blow them away again.” Production Manager Ron … more
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Diocesan report to the USCCB for the Synod on Synodality
CLICK HERE to read an introductory story about this report. Approximately 300 people participated, in five locations and in Zoom sessions. The groups were very homogeneous: few under age 50, few … more
This elaborate stained glass window in St. Martin Historic Church in Starkenburg illustrates Jesus’s words, “Let the children come to me … for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14).
Vogelweid Learning Center at J.C. St. Peter to expand to Helias Catholic H.S. in 2024
Helias Catholic High School is in the process of becoming more catholic. That is, more universal. By this time next year, services now offered through the Vogelweid Learning Center at St. … more
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This is the latest drawing of the new altar being created for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City as part of a substantial renovation and renewal.
Cathedral’s new altar, ambo will reinforce important truth
Images of the Garden of Eden harken back to a time when all creatures were in right relationship with God and one another. Christ restored that relationship through His life, death and … 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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