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Kamila Kaminska stars in a scene from the movie “Love and Mercy: Faustina.” The new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing Oct. 28, 2019, at about 700 screens across the United States.
New film on St. Faustina to play Oct. 28 in Columbia, Lake Ozark, O’Fallon
A new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing on Monday, Oct. 28, on more than 700 … more
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Members of the “Juvies for Jesus” high school youth group at Ss. Peter & Paul parish in Boonville make Christmas cards to send to the diocese’s seminarians in this December 2018 photo.
Boonville parish takes stock, turns focus outward
Ss. Peter & Paul parish in Boonville is in the middle of a substantial reconstruction project. It has nothing to do with bricks and mortar, only the spiritual … more
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Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of Chicago and co-postulator for Fr. Tolton’s sainthood cause, leads Evening Prayer in St. Peter Church in Brush Creek.
Chicago pilgrims visit sites of Fr. Tolton’s birth, baptism
They filled the heavens with sweet accord. Pilgrims from Chicago sang “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” while gathered at the place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton’s … more
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Rebecca Bouck O.F.S., Mary Ann Puglis O.F.S. and Deacon Joe Puglis O.F.S., newly professed members of the Joyful Servants Fraternity of the Order of Secular Franciscans; Nancy Singh O.F.S., minister of the Joyful Servants Fraternity; and Steve Geldmacher O.F.S., regional minister of the St. Clare Region, gather near the altar of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Three professed as members of Secular Franciscan Order
The tight family of Secular Franciscans in the Jefferson City diocese has grown by three. Deacon Joseph and Mary Ann Puglis of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Columbia and Rebecca Bouck of Our Lady … more
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Parishioner Katelin Hladik presents the banner for the parish at the front of the offertory procession.
Newly formed St. Vincent de Paul parish in Pettis County
One parish with three places of worship. That is what the former Sacred Heart and St. Patrick parishes in Sedalia and the former St. John the Evangelist mission in Bahner have become. At the … more
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People who took part in a local observance of the National Day of Remembrance for the Aborted place flowers on the stone Memorial to the Unborn outside St. Andrew Church in Holts Summit
Faithful gather to mourn for those lost to abortion
It was as close to the sidewalk as the babies could get. The Memorial to the Unborn, which usually adorns a grassy area near St. Andrew Church in Holt Summit, had been moved temporarily to a … more
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Pope Francis attends the unveiling of a large bronze statue titled, “Angels Unawares,” by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 29, 2019. The statue depicts a group of migrants and refugees on a boat.
A faith response to climate change
A Saint Louis University (SLU) professor of earth and atmospheric sciences will share the rostrum with a retired Catholic lobbyist for a presentation titled “Faith Response to Climate … more
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Sherri Gerlemann and Virginia Hall accompany the singing on guitar and accordion.
Polka Mass tradition continues at St. George in Hermann
“Jesus, we’re not worthy ever, to receive You here today. Say the word, denying never. Make us pure again, we pray.” Plaintive stanzas of contrition and thanksgiving envelop the … more
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Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus carry a banner for a recent Public Rosary in the Square observance in Linn.
Rosary Rallies for Fatima anniversary
Public Square Rosary services, sponsored by members of a national Catholic organization known as America Needs Fatima (www.americaneedsfatima.org), will include about 25,000 rallies that will take … more
World Youth Day pilgrim holding rosary waves July 29 while crowd waits for Pope Francis near the cardinal's residence in Krakow, Poland.
Oct. 5-11 National Rosary Congress
Catholics traditionally observe October as the Month of the Rosary. For the first time, the Diocese of Jefferson City will join with many dioceses across the country for the National Rosary … more
WITH CHRISTIAN OBEDIENCE: Pacheco, who are candidates for the diaconate make their profession of faith and oath of fidelity before Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Aug. 16 in Columbia. They and Enrique Castro (seated, right) hope to be ordained at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Future deacons reflect on their call to ministry
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has summoned five men of the Jefferson City diocese to become permanent deacons. He plans to ordain them during Mass at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Cathedral of … more
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Sister Debra Marie Sciano SSND, provincial leader of the congregation’s Central Pacific Province, and Sr. Kathleen enjoy a moment of levity during the celebration.
Sr. Kathleen Wegman SSND has been living out her calling in community for 50 years
They sat outside McDonald’s, eating fish sandwiches. The young woman had something to tell the young man she had been dating the last couple of years.  They had thought about getting … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight consecrates the new altar in St. Stanislaus Church in Wardsville with the Oil of Sacred Chrism. Assisting him is Deacon Alan Sims of the Wardsville parish and Father Louis Nelen, pastor of Cathedral of St. Joseph parish in Jefferson City, serving as master of ceremonies.
St. Stanislaus Church renewed, rededicated
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Dedication Mass. The bishop and priest raised their eyes and hands toward heaven, gathering the prayers of the people and imploring the Father to … more
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One of many thought-provoking presentations at MCC Annual Assembly
What is the best way for parents to help a child who is struggling with a pending math exam? “Telling them that they don’t have to take the test will certainly alleviate their anxiety, … more
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Father Anthony Rinaldo, pastor of St. Andrew parish and of Annunciation parish in California, welcomes the people to St. Anthony Church.
Tipton faith community prays for God’s healing, guidance
“... And let it begin with me.” The bells of St. Andrew Church in Tipton rang out as Christians of many stripes concluded the closing hymn. About 70 people gathered the evening of … more
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The former Notre Dame Church in LaGrange was built in 1983. As part of an effort to bring strength and unity to the Church in Northeastern Missouri, the Notre Dame mission has been combined with neighboring St. Joseph parish in Canton, and this building will be sold.
Notre Dame in LaGrange absorbed into St. Joseph in Canton
As part of an effort to solidify the Catholic presence in northeastern Missouri, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued a decree folding the Notre Dame mission in LaGrange into neighboring St. Joseph parish … more
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Father Dylan Schrader elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament during a Mass in Latin in the Extraordinary Form in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia.
Mass offered in Latin in Westphalia for the Sacred Heart
For hundreds of years, the Roman Catholic Liturgy was, in the words of one historian, “the one changeless ceremony in a world of change.” With the world now seeming to change more … more
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Rest in peace, Maryknoll Sister Marie Corinne Rost
CLICK HERE to see a short memorial video about Sr. Marie Corine Rost.  Jefferson City native Maryknoll Sister Marie Corinne Rost died on Sept. 1 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center in Maryknoll, … more
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Bishop Shawn McKnight releases letter to Catholics regarding the Missouri attorney general's report
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following letter on Sept. 13, 2019, to be distributed to parishes the weekend of Sept. 14-15: Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Jefferson City, On Friday, the Missouri Attorney General issued … more
Statement of Bishop Shawn McKnight regarding the Missouri attorney general’s report
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City issued the following statement Sept. 13 upon the release of a report on clergy sexual abuse by the Missouri Attorney General: “I … more
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