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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
“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 … more
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, … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Northern sunlight illuminates a panorama of Missouri wildlife, flowers and fauna. A bishop, a priest and a deacon lead a procession through a glorified … more
“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. … more
Students are already settling into their routines when the 8 a.m. bell officially kicks off the 158th year of Catholic education in Hannibal. Children in pre-school through eighth grade at Holy … more
Students of Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain present a live performance of the Journey to Bethlehem on Dec. 17. Nearly 100 people drove through the Sacred Heart churchyard to see the … more
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight celebrated Christmas on Oct. 23 this year. Christmas Mass, that is, at the place of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. “Whenever you visit one of the sites in the … more
Students of Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek decided to make the best of having snow days during Catholic Schools Week and started a pop-up “Snow Creation” contest around town, … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to read a related article. “It’s one of those signs that holiness doesn’t know color.” Father … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos from this event. Father Tony Ricard insists that everyone who works in a Catholic school is a theology instructor and promoter of the faith. “If … more
Members of the Fr. Tolton Pro-Life Club, as well as other student supporters, staff and faculty at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, brave freezing temperatures in support of the … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. It was the middle of the Christmas rush, so Jared Niemeyer worked while he spoke. He talked about how a tasty breakfast spread figures into his sense of … more
Jane Lee Weiland, formerly a teacher at St. Mary School in Glasgow, who became Catholic two years ago at St. Joseph Parish in Fayette, has written a historical book about three heroic women. The … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see a list of related events. People who visit the Cathedral of St. Joseph the night before its rededication are in for an up-close, personal and intensely prayerful … more
Counting isn’t just for October anymore. For an entire year, parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese will keep close track of the number of people attending Mass each Sunday and … more
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18d) 2022 was a year of transition … more
The Proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to … more
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