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Bishop McKnight extols Lent as the only way to Easter
“It’s LENT! Aren’t you excited?” Bishop W. Shawn McKnight got muffled laughs and a few odd looks from Ash Wednesday congregants in the Cathedral of St. … more
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The bell in the new bell tower outside St. Jude Church in Richland was cast in St. Louis in 1938.
Richland church gets its voice back thanks to new bell tower
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Much as the pealing strains of a brass bell summon the faithful to worship each Sunday, efforts to place that bell in a safe, new tower … more
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This icon of St. Jude the Apostle, painted by Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade of Conception Abbey, adorns St. Joseph Church in the iconographer’s hometown of Palmyra.
March 14 Day of Prayer for Vocations to highlight St. Jude the Apostle
St. Jude the Apostle asked Jesus on the night of the Last Supper, “Master, what happened that You will reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?” (John 14:22) Jesus spent the rest of … more
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Benedictine Brother Irenaeus Petree stands with his mother, Elaine Thompson, and his stepfather, Deacon David Thompson, in St. Benedict Abbey Church in Subiaco, Arkansas, after professing final vows in the Benedictine order.
J.C. native Bro. Irenaeus makes solemn profession at Subiaco
Benedictine Brother Irenaeus Petree made his solemn profession of vows as a monk of Subiaco Abbey on Aug. 31, 2019, in the St. Benedict Abbey Church in Subiaco, Arkansas.  Luke Petree was … more
Fuemmeler to be president, principal of Helias Catholic H.S. July 1
CLICK HERE to read a related article. Kenya Fuemmeler is committed to keeping the “Catholic” in Helias Catholic High School. “You should be able to tell from the moment you … more
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Father Stephen Jones
Fr. Jones to be diocesan stewardship director; Fuemmeler to be Helias president, principal
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has appointed Father Stephen Jones as director of stewardship for the Diocese of Jefferson City, a new position that will provide support to the 95 parishes in the … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight speaks to more than 250 parish leaders about the next phase of the diocesan pastoral-planning process, which will include small, faith-sharing groups in parishes throughout Lent. The focus will be on co-responsibility among clergy and the laity, cultivating a spirituality of Catholic stewardship, and helping parishes to be known by Catholics and non-Catholics as centers of mercy and charity.
Crucial phase for ‘Better Together’ planning process
CLICK HERE TO read Bishop McKnight’s related Making Connections column. The late Father Henry Reichert of Tipton once proclaimed, “The best song has never been sung. It’s waiting … more
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The sacrament of reconciliation is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, New York
UPDATED: Communal reconciliation services for Lent
Lent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for Easter. Here is a partial list of Lenten communal reconciliation services in the … more
Sr. Eleanor Krieg FSM (1926-2020)
Sr. Eleanor Krieg FSM, 93, was pharmacist, chaplain, musician
Rich Fountain native Sister Eleanor Krieg of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, 93, died on Feb. 11, at The Sarah Community in Bridgeton. A Funeral Mass was offered on Feb. 18 in the chapel at The … more
Making Connections: Being a ‘church living in the midst’ of her people
CLICK HERE to read a related article.  Now that I have reached my two-year anniversary as your bishop, I find myself grateful every day for the opportunity to be the shepherd for God’s … more
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The marchers make their way around the Capitol Circle on their way to the Governor’s Mansion, the Supreme Court building and back to the Capitol during the 10th annual Midwest March for Life in Jefferson City.
Midwest March for Life draws over 2,000 to Jefferson City
The streets ran red in Jefferson City during the 10th annual Midwest March for Life Feb. 1. More than 2,000 people from all over Missouri and beyond — many dressed in blazing crimson — … more
Four to be inducted into Helias Hall of Fame Feb. 29
Four people with strong ties to the Capital City will be inducted into the Helias Hall of Fame during the Foundation for the Benefit of Helias Catholic High School’s “Celebrate the … more
Hale Hentges of the Washington Redskins speaks to students in the gymnasium of Immaculate Conception School in Jefferson City, from which he graduated in 2011.
Redskins’ Hale Hentges urges students to pray, persevere
Washington Redskins tight end Hale Hentges goes into every play with a prayer in his heart. “Jesus, I trust in You. I could score a touchdown or break a leg and never play again. So whatever … more
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Students’ prayer bouquets are displayed in vases before the altar of Holy Family Church in Hannibal during the school’s celebration of prayer during Catholic Schools Week.
Pillars of Stewardship were the foundation for CSW celebration at Holy Family School in Hannibal
Holy Family School in Hannibal spent Catholic Schools Week celebrating the Pillars of Catholic Stewardship. The school has been emphasizing the Pillars — formation, hospitality, prayer and … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight joins St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Director Bev Stafford, President Greg Meeker and other members of the foundation’s board of trustees in the former Shikles Auditorium in Jefferson City Jan. 31. Ms. Stafford and Mr. Meeker presented the bishop a $200,000 gift from the foundation toward an estimated $4 million renovation of the building, which will serve as the new headquarters for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri and a center providing help to people in need in the area.
New J.C. hub for Catholic Charities gets a boost from St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation
It was built to be a chapel and gymnasium for young men discerning a call to Priesthood in faraway missions. It later served as a senior center, youth sports venue and home to a local theater … more
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Children from five Catholic schools in Osage County clap to the music of Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson of Oddwalk Ministries during a Catholic Schools Week celebration Jan. 27 in Linn.
Five Catholic schools in Osage County get together for Catholic Schools Week celebration in Linn
More than 500 children from five Catholic schools in Osage County kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a day of faith, fellowship and fun. Students from St. Mary School in Frankenstein, Holy … more
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Representatives of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia were among the 290 people from the Jefferson City diocese who were on pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., for the National Mass and Prayer Vigil for Life and the 47th annual March for Life.
Young people soak up the love at D.C. March
Mae Cross was basking in the hope and fellowship of this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., when she caught sight of a man with a sign: “To the mothers of all four of my … more
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Dominican Sister Marcelline Koch
Dominican sister speaks candidly about systemic racism
Sister Marcelline Koch OP is a nun on a mission. For more than 15 years, this Dominican sister of Springfield, Illinois, has taken up the fight against racism. As the justice promoter of her … more
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Bishop thanks, blesses teachers, catechists at Knights’ event
Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight struck up a harmonious conversation with several hundred catechists and teachers who are actively engaged in the formation of young Catholic disciples. “Tonight … more
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Bob Maranowski is honored in St. George Church in Linn Oct. 2 on the occasion of his birthday. “Mr. M” is in his 50th year as a teacher at St. George School. With him on the right is Principal Lisa Grellner.
Linn St. George teacher bolsters faith with science, social studies
It’s no “Mr. E” how “Mr. M” has been able to keep on doing the Lord’s work for all these years at St. George School in Linn. “I’ve been lifted up … more
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