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Father Michael Penn brought to mind a line from one of the praise anthems sung earlier in the evening by the Spellman College Choir of Atlanta.
“We …
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By Jay Nies
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7/20/22
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St. Michael Parish in Russellville held its annual Parish Outreach Ministry (POM) Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The event was a resounding success, with all proceeds going to meet the …
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12/14/22
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Lauren Muzyka recently stood outside an Illinois abortion facility near St. Louis.
“I looked out at the parking lot and saw license plates from Missouri and Tennessee and all over the …
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By Jay Nies
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4/12/23
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A vision for Hispanic ministry that has been taking shape for decades in the Jefferson City diocese reached an import Dec. 19.
That afternoon, 13 leaders and representatives of various …
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By Jay Nies
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1/5/24
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s Carson v. Makin ruling could eventually expand educational options for Catholic families and close out a longstanding relic of 19th-century anti-Catholic bias in …
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By Jay Nies
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7/20/22
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The Board of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) has selected an experienced charities professional to serve as the agency’s next executive director.
Litz Main …
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8/31/23
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From the early days of the Church, theologians have been vigorously debating how and why God chose to send His only begotten Son into the world.
Was it something He planned to do from the …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/22
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Seven years ago, as I was glancing at my weekly parish bulletin at St. Thomas More Newman Center, I noticed a small advertisement from Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
The …
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4/12/23
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Who would have thought that Denver’s “Angel of Charity” would make it all the way to Europe?
While her little red wagon might not have crossed the Atlantic, the life, witness …
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By André Escaleira Jr.
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1/5/24
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Tom Turner’s brother had been helping a man in need for years.
Mr. Turner once offered to step up and relieve him.
“He’s MY Lazarus! You go find your own!” the brother …
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By Jay Nies
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7/20/22
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Dwena Winkler did not know what to expect from the Cathedral of St. Joseph’s renovation.
During her visit to the nearly completed Cathedral on Aug. 7, she could not believe what she saw.
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By Mavis Chan
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8/31/23
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Matthew didn’t waste any time finding the chapel after being transferred to the Moberly Correctional Center (MCC) in September 2021.
Upon learning that the new resident was Catholic, the …
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By Jay Nies
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1/5/24
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I pray that this Christmas season is a time of peace and joy for you, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior — when the light of God’s grace shone brightly on the human family.
As St. …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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12/14/22
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The World Health Organization classifies Down syndrome as a birth defect.
Rachel Campos-Duffy says that’s nonsense.
“My little Valentina is not a ‘defect,’” the …
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By Jay Nies
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4/12/23
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The people interviewed for this story asked to remain anonymous:
There was plenty for everybody.
Plenty of food. Plenty of work. Plenty of grace and fellowship.
Plenty of Christmas …
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By Jay Nies
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1/5/24
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The parish community is the presence of the Church in a given territory — the network of relationships through which Christ’s followers are saved and by which they draw others toward His …
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By Jay Nies
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7/20/22
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“Offer it up to God and put it at the foot of the cross.”
Say that with the same “Jersey” accent as the family matriarch on a dozen TV sit-coms, and you’ll hear …
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By Jay Nies
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8/31/23
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Three individuals with long and distinguished ties to the Jefferson City diocese received prestigious honors from Pope Francis at this year’s Chrism Mass.
The Mass was celebrated on April 4, …
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By Jay Nies
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4/12/23
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Northern sunlight illuminates a panorama of Missouri wildlife, flowers and fauna.
A bishop, a priest and a deacon lead a procession through a glorified …
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7/20/22
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“May the Lord take a liking to you …”
The priest smiled back and gave the rest of the old Irish salutation.
“… but not just yet.”
Monsignor Michael T. …
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By Jay Nies
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4/12/23
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