01-10-25 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Bp. McKnight: Embracing hope in the Jubilee Year
Thursday, January 9
CLICK HERE to read a related story. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer un informe relacionado en español. The Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope invites all of us into a season of …
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New organ nearing completion in renovated Cathedral
Thursday, January 9
The man whose company built the new organ for the Cathedral of St. Joseph said his life’s mission is to produce “functional works of art.” And like all sacred art, its purpose …
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Jubilee Year of Hope under way in diocese
Thursday, January 9
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Opening Mass. CLICK HERE to read a related article on norms for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. CLICK HERE to read a …
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Fr. Kenneth Reichert OSB, 91, Brunswick native, laid to rest
Thursday, January 9
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert wouldn’t want to be remembered for nearly dying in a puddle of his own blood in the monastery he called home …
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Faith-sharing groups on the Beatitudes are building communities, helping parishes discover needs, refine their mission
Thursday, January 9
Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them. The Holy …
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Basi, Wills to headline 2025 Women’s Ministry winter events at four parishes in the diocese
Thursday, January 9
CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians …
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Fr. William Walsh helped Jefferson City’s first parish grow
Thursday, January 9
On July 7, 1854, Father William Walsh became the third priest to lead St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, which at the time consisted of approximately 40 families. His tenure with the parish was …
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House chaplain’s prayer for first day of 2025 Legislative Session
Thursday, January 9
CLICK ON THE ARROWS to see additional photos. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the …
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A legacy of love — Planned giving opportunities to impact future generations
Thursday, January 9
As the new year begins, millions of people set resolutions with hopeful hearts and great intentions. Yet, studies show that only about 9% of people actually achieve their New Year’s …
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Creando Conexiones — Abrazando la esperanza
Thursday, January 9
Este Año de Jubileo: Peregrinos de la Esperanza, nos invita a todos a una época de renovación, un tiempo para abrazar la esperanza que Cristo nos ofrece, especialmente ante los …
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Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence announced
Thursday, January 9
Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Holy Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an …
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On sin, mercy and indulgences
Thursday, January 9
The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth. The relationship with God …
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Announcement for Easter and moveable feasts for 2025
Thursday, January 9
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 …
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SAUCIER — Frozen in time
Thursday, January 9
We call the Sabbath the Lord’s Day, a day of rest. Most of us don’t work on Sundays, but that’s where the rest ends. We fill them with a flurry of activities, as if busyness is …
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PHOTOS: Diocese's opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope
Thursday, January 9
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight presides at a Mass to open the Jefferson City diocese's observance of 2025, the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Mass began with …
