02-03-23 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Bishop McKnight reflects on his first five years as bishop
Wednesday, February 1
“It is our task, it is our mission together to go out and proclaim the joy of the Gospel to a city, a diocese and a world so desperately in need of it.” — Bishop W. Shawn …
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Dan Lester grateful for his time at Catholic Charities
Wednesday, February 1
Dan Lester perused the 2016 annual report from Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO). “The work we were doing at that time — it was very meaningful,” said …
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Catholic Charities continues providing care, creating hope
Wednesday, February 1
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) isn’t just known for creating hope. It has been witnessed resuscitating hope where it was thought to be permanently …
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Outreach is the goal of parish-focused Catholic Charities grant program
Wednesday, February 1
Amanda Durbin is a perennial force in the Shelby and Macon County parishes’ efforts to radiate God’s charity and mercy. She understands helping and being helped. “I know what …
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Volunteer engagement is an important part of Catholic Charities’ mission
Wednesday, February 1
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Growing up Catholic in Central Missouri, Chelle Smith-Vandergriff struggled to connect with her faith in ways she found meaningful. Turning outward proved …
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Catholic Charities Freedom through Financial Health program
Wednesday, February 1
414 percent. That, according to a 2021 Missouri Division of Finance survey of payday lenders in the state, is the average annual interest rate for a payday loan in this state. “If your …
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES ENCOUNTER — Our hearts were made for the gift of self
Wednesday, February 1
At the end of last year, I was invited to spend an afternoon with sixth graders from St. Joseph Cathedral School, on-site at Catholic Charities for a day of service and reflection. It was truly a …
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Interchurch overnight shelter needs more volunteers
Wednesday, February 1
In its former life as a high-school seminary chapel, the Community Room of the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City resonated with hymns of the folk variety. “We will work with each …
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Deacon recounts “journey on the Plane of Death ... and Life”
Wednesday, February 1
Deacon Edward Stroesser proclaimed the Gospel reading from John 11 with confidence and conviction. He injected familiarity into the story of family and friends grieving for a man who had died too …
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Rest in peace, Deacon Joseph Mitchell of Marshall
Wednesday, February 1
Deacon Joseph R. Mitchell, 82 — a retired deacon of the Jefferson City diocese, who previously assisted the pastor of St. Peter Parish in Marshall, died peacefully on Jan. 12, at home with his …
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SAUCIER — What is my superpower?
Wednesday, February 1
It was another silly question popping up in a wandering conversation. “What superpower would you like to have?” Avoiding the selfish fun things like invisibility or telepathy, it …
