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The Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City.
Official Decree of Appointments
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson … more
This farmhouse was the home of Liz Schleicher’s ancestors in Calhoun County, Illinois.
Connecting with God, our ancestors during the lean time of year
It’s Lent. Forty days of dedication to prayer, penance, almsgiving and fasting in the name of the Lord. Not fasting like medical fasting before a scan or surgery. Not trendy intermittent … more
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Phil Macias
Phil Macias to serve as CFO for the Diocese of Jefferson City
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has appointed Phil Macias to serve as the next Chief Financial Officer for the Jefferson City diocese. Mr. Macias, a CPA, brings more than 20 years of financial … more
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Parishioners and visitors gather around the altar for Mass in the St. Thomas More Newman Center Chapel in Columbia.
MAKING CONNECTIONS — The Catholic parish in a time of violence
Over these past few weeks, we have seen many serious, sad headlines and news stories reflecting a growing disrespect for the dignity of human life. Every day, there is news about the suffering of … more
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From left, Elaine Meller, Mike Skain, Anna Kolb and Sam Giftos debone cooked turkeys Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City. After removing the bones, the volunteers stored the turkey meat in pans with gravy to prevent drying before Thursday's Thanksgiving meal offered free to the public.
I.C. Parish in Jefferson City prepares to serve 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal takes hours. Preparing a Thanksgiving meal for about 1,000 people takes days. Volunteers from Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City began preparing … more
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Laura Theissen displays her newly published children’s storybook, Cuthbert: The Eagle Who Found His Wings, with her son, Lucas, and her husband, Andy.
Lessons from Columbia parishioner’s journey to faith find expression in new storybook for children
Children’s author Laura Theissen was taking a French test at the University of Missouri when she found out that terrorists had flown commercial airliners into the Pentagon and the World Trade … more
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Author leads readers to holy sites throughout Missouri
Patrick Murphy wears rose-window-colored glasses on his jaunts through Missouri’s villages and metropolises. Raised “culturally Catholic” before being properly welcomed into the … more
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Richard Wieberg (right), District Deputy 20 of the Knights of Columbus Missouri State Council, presents the Star Council Award to Hermann Council Grand Knight Tom Bruckerhoff at a recent Mass at St. George Church in Hermann. Father Philip Niekamp (second row), pastor of St. George parish and council chaplain, is with other members of Council 1914.
Hermann Knights honored with K of C Faith In Action — Family Award
An old family pork sausage recipe turned out to be well liked, 1,000 pounds worth, and helped earn Hermann Knights of Columbus Council 1914 a prestigious award. The Knights’ Missouri State … more
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Communal reconciliation services for Advent
Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here is a partial list of … more
Bishop blesses St. Nicholas Academy and its students
One of the children held the Book of Blessings, one held a container of water, and another held a thick reed. Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight proclaimed the Scripture passage about Jesus on the … more
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Advent is a perfect opportunity for small acts of evangelization
Advent is a time of preparation that connects our hearts and minds to the coming of Christ at the end of time and the celebration of His birth on Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin … more
Joseph Benevento PhD is author of 16 books, including My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son.
Kirksville author seeks out St. Joseph’s humanity in new novel
The foster father of the Word Made Flesh is conspicuously wordless in the Canon of Sacred Scripture. What would he say if he could tell his side of the story? “He’s the only man in … more
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Lori Stoll, Food Programs Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, brought Brother Mark McGrath’s seven prints depicting Catholic Social Teachings to the waiting area of the central offices at 1015 Edmonds Street, to serve as a reminder that participating in the work of Catholic Charities is a participation in the ministry of Christ.
Lori Stoll: How the social teachings of the Church help us realize our mission
When I began working at Catholic Charities in 2020, our Executive Director, Dan Lester, would often use the term “Catholic social teaching: with our staff, referencing the body of Church … more
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Participants in a June 18 prayer service and Maafa procession to the grounds of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis listen to stories of individuals who were enslaved by people in the Church.
Prayer service, Maafa commemoration in St. Louis
Prayer, songs and the stories of people who were enslaved in St. Louis were at the forefront of a prayer service and Maafa procession held June 18 at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (Old … more
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Barbara Prasad
Barb Prasad is highlighting, facilitating women’s ministry throughout the diocese
Barbara Prasad is eager to hand on what she’s been given. She wants all Catholic women to have the kind of fellowship and support she’s been able to count on through the best and the … more
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Father Anthony Viviano, pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Tipton and Annunciation Parish in California, preaches the message at the Tipton Ministerial Alliance’s ecumenical Thanksgiving service Nov. 20 in St. Andrew Church.
UPDATED: Fr. Fields, Fr. Viviano preach messages at Ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services
Father Robert Fields challenged an ecumenical assembly to spend Thanksgiving Day and every day like a day in eternity: with a heart filled with gratitude to God. “That’s what … more
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Father John Schmitz, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Laurie and the Mission of St. Philip Benizi in Versailles, elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the evening of June 18 at the outdoor altar of the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, in Laurie.
Priests promote belief in the Real Presence on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Jesus is never diminished or depleted, despite the complete giving of Himself at every Eucharist. His intention is to be with His people always, fill them with His life and join with them as an … more
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The students of St. Stanislaus School and a group of parishioners gather in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Wardsville for the blessing of the new veterans memorial.
Wardsville veterans memorial dedicated, veterans honored in J.C.
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Wardsville monument dedication. … more
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Father Patrick Dolan greets parishioners as they leave St. Mary Church in Milan after Mass in Spanish on Easter Sunday. Milan’s population is more than 1,800, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
‘Milan was dying’: A small Missouri town’s diverse resuscitation
On Easter Sunday, about 100 worshippers filtered into a 150-year-old church in rural northern Missouri for a Spanish-language Mass. Lively hymns filled the room, echoing off of stained glass and … more
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Middle school students at Holy Family School in Hannibal demonstrate the folding of the U.S. Flag and explain the significance of each of the 13 folds during the school’s veterans celebration the day before Veterans Day.
Holy Family students in Hannibal take joy in honoring veterans
Holy Family School alumna Air Force Airman 1st Class Breanna Gonzalez was back in Hannibal in full uniform to help her siblings, their classmates and the rest of the school celebrate Veterans … more
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