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Sterling Jaquith
Catholic Mom Calm author to speak at Women’s Ministry events in Laurie, Kirksville, St. Martins and Salisbury
Catholic speaker, author, wife and mother Sterling Jaquith helps people hear and discern the voice of God. “I find people who feel lost or stuck, and I matchmake them with the Holy … more
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Mo. Catholic Conference urges Catholics, all people of good will to oppose Amendment 3
The Missouri Catholic Conference ( mocatholic.org ), the public policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, issued the following statement Aug. 13:   Amendment 3, … more
RSVP online by Sept. 1, 2024, for meal Rural Life Mass
Plans are shaping up for the inaugural Catholic Rural Life Mass for this diocese, which Bishop W. Shawn McKnight will celebrate on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at the Maries Creek Farm near Vienna. … more
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Why Volunteer? — Engage in the Church’s life and ministry
Volunteering is not just about giving our time or talents, it is about giving hope, lending a helping hand, and making a difference where it is needed the most. At Catholic Charities, we … more
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Bishop John R. Gaydos celebrates Mass with thousands of people from all over the Jefferson City diocese on Aug. 20, 2000, in the University of Missouri's Hearnes Center arena to conclude the diocesan Eucharistic Congress held in observance of the Great Jubilee Year of 2000.
ENCORE: Bread for New Life, Mass for the multitudes
The following article about the Mass for the Jefferson City diocese’s Eucharistic Congress for Jubilee 2000 was published in the Aug. 25, 2000, edition of The Catholic Missourian. An … more
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On massive video screens, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pope Francis’s special envoy to the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, can be seen elevating the Most Blessed Sacrament during the sending-forth Mass on Sunday, July 21, in the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. More than 60,000 bishops, priests, deacons, religious and laypeople attended the Mass.
Taking his Eucharistic presence out into the world
CLICK HERE to read a related story from OSV News. A matronly voice shattered the stillness into 60,000 pieces. “Viva Cristo Rey!” — “Long live Christ the … more
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The Most Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession toward the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, with thousands of people participating, on July 20 during the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
Eucharistic Congress bids Catholics to ignite new Pentecost as Eucharistic missionaries
CLICK HERE to read a related story. As five days of the National Eucharistic Congress concluded with one final revival and a beautiful solemn Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium — Bishop Andrew H. … more
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Forrest Tucker uses a sculpting knife to trim a clay bust of Father Augustus Tolton at his home in Danville, Ind., March 20, 2024. Father Tolton, a candidate for sainthood, is the first recognized priest of African descent in the United States. He was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis in 2019.
Sculptor known for honoring car racing greats turns attention to Father Tolton
The thrill couldn’t get any better — or so Forrest Tucker thought. As a longtime welder for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and as a talented sculptor, Tucker was honored to be asked … more
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A spotlight on Catholic Charities’ programs for International Youth Day
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) enrolls approximately 50 elementary and middle-school-aged refugee children each year in the Mentoring All Refugee Kids (MARK) program. … more
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Father Christopher Hoffmann, associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia, carries the Most Blessed Sacrament for a portion of a Solemn Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City to St. Peter Proto-Cathedral near the State Capitol July 5. Hundreds, including Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, participated in the procession, which was part of the much larger National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Pilgrims bring week of Eucharistic revival here
Eucharistic processions through town centers and the vast countryside echo the smaller processions that take place throughout every Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In fact, they all harken back to … more
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Eucharistic preacher Monsignor Joseph Malagreca, a preacher of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaks of Christ fully present in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and what it means for the people to participate fully in that sacrifice, before leading a bilingual Holy Hour during Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of St. Joseph on July 3.
Eucharistic preacher: The same Christ who performed miracles is made present at every Mass
Presence, memory, food, sacrifice, communion, promise. Eucharistic preacher Monsignor Joseph Malagreca fashioned those six themes into meditations on the mystery of the Holy Eucharist for … more
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Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, conducts a solemn Benediction at the burial place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton in St. Peter Cemetery in Quincy, Illinois, July 9, the 127th anniversary of Fr. Tolton’s death, following a Eucharistic procession as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage draws hundreds to Venerable Fr. Tolton’s burial place in Quincy
The wave of people split into two arms at the paved circle, embracing ever-more-tightly the burial place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton and the temporary altar enthroning the Most Blessed … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese and pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, gives a talk about local Eucharistic history in the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter in Jefferson City on July 4, as part of a Day of Rest and Revival observed on Independence Day by pilgrims passing through the diocese on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament took place all day. Rose petals were scattered on the floor of the main aisle and the sanctuary.
Pastor on Eucharistic day of rest: ‘Jesus is real, powerful, trustworthy and here’
Late in life, when France’s once-wildly triumphant Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was in exile, he was asked to talk about the happiest day of his life. “Without missing a beat, he … more
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The Class of 2024 of Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia participate in their Baccalaureate Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel on May 19, the Solemnity of Pentecost, the morning of their graduation ceremony.
Sedalia Sacred Heart School’s Class of 2024 reminded to keep running back to God
Mariah Van Leer can’t think of a better group to have grown up with. “I am so grateful for these extraordinary people,” she said. “They have taught me some incredible … more
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Father Mukti Prakash Minj visits the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter in Jefferson City July 14.
Priest from India promotes preaching God’s word in all seasons
Priests, sisters and laypeople in the Tribal regions of India face numerous obstacles to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yet, they continue doing it every day. “There have been … more
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Planting seeds while growing community
Community gardens have long been recognized for their multifaceted benefits, from fostering a sense of community to providing fresh produce and promoting environmental sustainability. We at … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight greets a child and his family at the reception luncheon after the diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on June 23 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
UPDATED: Priest to Hispanic Catholics: Follow Jesus, trust him completely
Shrieks of little voices and the patter of little feet swelled across the great space of the Cathedral. Then, Father Greivin Rodriguez stepped up to break open God’s word, and people of … more
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Father Joseph Luzindana, a missionary priest serving in the Jefferson City diocese, talks about mission and the Great Commission.
Mission priest: The Church is a big family, leading people to Christ together
Only through God’s work in past missionaries did it become possible for Father Joseph Luzindana to serve as a missionary priest in the Diocese of Jefferson City. This makes him part of a … more
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Sister Virginia Meyer of the School Sisters of Notre Dame addresses friends and well-wishers at a brunch reception after Mass in St. Anthony Church in Rosati June 13 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her religious profession.
Sr. Virginia Meyer SSND comes home to celebrate 70th anniversary
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-sister-virginia-meyer-ssnds-70th-anniversary-celebrations,5401 Sister Virginia … more
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Father Pachomius Meade OSB
Retreat leader gives priests tips on using art to pray, evangelize
The quest for a fresh encounter with God through classical avenues of truth, beauty and goodness can be enhanced by an unexpected detour. So said Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade of Conception … more
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