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January’s bone-chilling cold snap stretched the resources of Sedalia’s all-volunteer warming shelter to the limit. But they held. “It’s amazing what a community can … more
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS   PASTORS Reverend Alexander Gabriel, from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon … more
Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general for the Jefferson City diocese and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in prayer at the opening of 2023 Legislative Session on … more
Bishop W. Shawn Mc-Knight has issued a decree appointing several priests to new assignments in parishes and in the Chancery Offices of the Jefferson City diocese. Most of the changes will take … more
The 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court case that opened the door to abortion-on-demand throughout the United States will be an occasion for introspection and recommitment. The Court’s … more
This article has been updated to include more information and further insights from parishioners: By Jay Nies Unforeseen graces started flowing when parishioners of St. Jude Thaddeus in … more
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Six years ago, the late Redemptorist Father Richard Boever invited Sister Karen Thein of the School Sisters of Notre Dame to “be a presence” in … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Much of what a student learns in school comes from observing his instructors inside and outside the classroom. That’s how it was for Bishop W. … more
Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 4) always brings with it an air of celebration and gratitude. This year’s observance will include an extra element of “with God, all things are … more
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
What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Take up your cross daily and follow me?” Bishop W. Shawn McKnight believes the Beatitudes (found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6) are a great place … more
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) has relocated their Columbia offices from 916 Bernadette Drive to 1240 E. Brown School Road and was scheduled to reopen to the public on … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  She handed me her passport from across my desk and I smiled as I read the cover. She was the first Ecuadorian I had encountered while working at … more
“The Church is taking a break,” Pope Francis said. “It is a break for the whole Church, as we engage in listening,” he told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops … more
Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City has a few new faces, as the community has hosted visiting students from Spain and Italy. Thirteen visiting students hail from Navalmoral de la Mata, … more
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos remembers looking out with all the other bishops from the Cathedral of St. Patrick sanctuary in New York City. It was April 18, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI had just … more
Local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in front … more
Mayo es el mes de la concientización de la salud mental. A medida que vamos creciendo en el entendimiento del cuidado de nuestra salud mental, nos seguimos encontrando con barreras en muchas … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, of Jefferson City, has appointed Ron Vossen as president of Helias Catholic High School. The appointment comes with the support of the school’s advisory council … more
Father Christopher Cordes delights in the brotherly bond he shares with those who minister in the person of Christ at altars throughout the Jefferson City diocese. Now, he ministers not only with … more
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