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Sister Kathleen Wegman of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, who will serve as interim director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, stands in the chapel of the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City.
Sr. Kathleen Wegman SSND to serve as interim director of Catholic Charities
The staff of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri broke into applause upon hearing the news. Sr. Kathleen Wegman of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) would be their servant … more
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Heather Schrimpf, principal of Immaculate Conception School in Jefferson City; first-grade teacher Leah Pickering, a Tier 2 coach for Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support at I.C. School; and special education teacher Doris Lueckenhoff, a Tier 2 team member display the certificate and banner they received June 14 for the school achieving Gold-Level Recognition from Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS).
I.C. School in J.C. gets Gold-Level Recognition for Positive Behavior Support
Immaculate Conception School in Jefferson City has set a new gold standard for reinforcing positive behavior among all of its students. It recently became the first non-public school in Missouri … more
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Case Management Supervisor Frishta Aslami holds Anyur (at one year old, left, and at one month old, right). Fristha accompanied Anyur’s mother to the delivery room for her birth, and was given the honor of naming the child. “I chose Anyur, which from Turkish and Arabic origins this means ‘Moonlight’” she shares, “It was my first time ever witnessing such a wonderful blessing and that brought me an image of life in a form of light, and so I chose this name for this child.”
Reflecting on resettlement — One year, so many changes
In August of 2021 the world watched as thousands of Afghans, now fearing for their lives, fled their homes after the fall of Kabul. Just one month later, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern … more
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Members and friends of the former Mission of St. Aloysius in Baring gather to pray the Rosary around a Marian grotto in Baring that was built in 1955. The weekly Tuesday-evening prayers continued in the aftermath of a recent tornado.
Gathered in prayer, Baring Catholics search for ‘hidden treasures’ in tornado’s aftermath
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. “It could have been so much worse.” Joyce Delaney held back tears as she looked out at the storm-ravaged homes, businesses and trees, then … more
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Deacon Tyler McClay
Dcn. McClay reflects on his time at Missouri Catholic Conference
For years, Deacon Tyler McClay has patiently listened to people say that the Church should “stay in your own lane” and avoid commenting on public-policy issues.  “This IS … more
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Members of St. Alexander Parish in Belle take in the scope and majesty the Whispering Gallery in the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
Belle parishioners visit State Capitol on parish feastday
The feastday of St. Alexander Parish in Belle proved to be a fine day for members of St. Alexander Parish to visit the Missouri State Capitol. State Rep. Bruce Sassmann (R-District 61) and his … more
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An image of the Blessed Mother, which once adorned the chapel in the old St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, is now affixed to an exterior wall at Catholic Charities' headquarters in the Capital City.
Leadership roles sharpen vision for services at Catholic Charities
As Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) continues to grow service reach across the 38 counties of the Diocese of Jefferson City, leadership changes within the agency aim … more
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Sisters Suzanne Walker and Loretta Keller of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, are part of the communities of Holy Rosary Parish in Monroe City and St. Stephen Parish in Indian Creek.
Easter Collection: Two sisters with deep roots in the community
Sister Loretta Keller and Sister Suzanne Walker, members of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, are living in retirement in the Holy Rosary Convent in Monroe City. Sr. Suzanne grew up in … more
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UPDATED: Celebrating four milestones (plus one) with Bishop Emeritus Gaydos
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The shepherd returned, glorifying and praising God for all he had heard and seen, just as it had … more
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A new second floor rises atop the St. Joseph School building in at village Sarodih in the Diocese of Jashpur, India. The second floor will be completed this summer and dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City.
Diocesan Mission Collection helping to stir the faith in missionary priests’ home dioceses
Within 20 years of Belgian Jesuits bringing Christianity to the Oraon Tribal people in what is now Father Alex Ekka’s home diocese of Jashpur, India, boys in that area began wondering if they … more
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Father Timothy Foy, pastor of St. John the Baptist (Gildehaus) Parish in Villa Ridge, gives Holy Communion to pilgrims at Mass in the chapel of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Starkenburg.
Katy Trail Marian pilgrims explore Starkenburg shrine
Ankles a little sore, heels a little calloused and hearts filled with joy, a band of pilgrims sang and prayed while ascending the road to Starkenburg. At last, they came within sight of their … more
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Bishop McKnight blesses the Nativity scene during the Christmas Vigil Mass in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Bishop: The Nativity scene inspires beauty from brokenness
CLICK HERE to watch the livestream broadcast of this Mass.  Nothing says “all things are possible with God” quite like a Christmas depiction of the Babe in the manger. It … more
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Items for sale at the Hope House of Miller County’s Thrift Store in Lake Ozark, staffed by volunteers, including parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake Parish. Proceeds help pay for food and other items to be given to local families in need in the same building.
Faith-filled volunteers fill Lake Ozark thrift store, food pantry
People contribute time, money, gently used merchandise, a jubilant disposition and focused determination to “give them something to eat.” The Holy Spirit does the rest. “I see … more
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Father Patrick Dolan
Easter Collection: A priest on mission in northern Missouri
The Easter Special Collection that will be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese will benefit retired priests and retired members of religious congregations. A special envelope for this … more
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People take part in the activities and festivities of the World Refugee Day celebration June 25 in Columbia, sponsored by City of Refuge and Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s (CCCNMO) Refugee Services program.
Hundreds gather as one community to enjoy World Refugee Day
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The universal languages of relief, resolve and joy filled every pathway and pavilion of the Cosmopolitan Recreation Area in Columbia the … more
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Members of the Catholic Charities staff gathers to celebrate after an Aug. 29 at a press conference in the Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Jefferson City, to announce a new partnership between the United Way and Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri and two other local agencies.
Catholic Charities becomes a partner agency with United Way of Central Missouri
Beginning next year, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri will join an impressive array of local service providers as a partner agency with the United Way of Central Missouri. The … more
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Father Wayne Boyer
Fr. Wayne Boyer retires just in time for 35th priestly anniversary
“Why do you want to be a priest?” “Actually, I’m just in it for the money!” Father Wayne Boyer thought he was being droll, but the seminary psychologist … more
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A new cross fashioned of Douglas fir rests atop a wood beam containing part of a major structural element of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City March 28 as the renovation and renewal of the Cathedral nears completion. An image of Jesus, sculpted in Germany, will be added to the cross before the May 5 Rededication Mass and May 7 public Open House.
Cathedral crucifix to highlight Jesus’s supreme sacrifice
Ian Byrne will reenact the crucifixion. Specifically, he’ll fasten an image of Jesus to the new sanctuary cross for the Cathedral of St. Joseph. “It’s a part of the project … more
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People gather outside the Missouri Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City in a Decision Day Rally on June 24, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 decision that legalized abortion-on-demand throughout the country.
Thanksgiving, renewed resolve in light of Roe’s demise
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-decision-day-rally-outside-the-missouri-supreme-court,4023 Just as a thunderstorm … more
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A group of students, parents, staff and alumni of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia gathers in front of the charred ruins of a building after helping clear debris from an Oct. 21 fire that leveled much of the town. — Photo by Tim Scherrer
Tolton Catholic H.S. group helps Wooldridge begin recovery after fire
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Forty-five students, families, graduates, faculty and staff of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School gave their strength to the fire-ravaged town of … more
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