04-12-24 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Pastoral plans point to collaboration, Beatitudes
Thursday, April 11
CLICK HERE to read each pastoral plan and the full text of Bishop McKnight’s pastoral letter, “Shaping our Future Together: Parishes on Mission Together as Communities of the …
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Diocese submits listening sessions report for Synod on Synodality
Thursday, April 11
CLICK HERE to read the full text of the latest report from this diocese to the Synod. Listening with the heart is a sacred act. That has been the message throughout the Churchwide Synod on …
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Young adults from diocese gather lifetime of memories in Uganda
Thursday, April 11
A group of young Missouri Catholics searched for words to describe the 11-day voyage they were preparing for to the African nation of Uganda. Some called it a mission trip. Some described it as …
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Mother’s storybook for children opens door to discussions about grief, loss
Thursday, April 11
“In grief and loss, love’s light will prevail. Through shared support, we can mend and set sail.” Jeanette Steiner wove lessons from her 15-month-old son’s sudden death …
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Kirksville Mary Immaculate students learn and teach the meaning of “Maundy” Thursday
Thursday, April 11
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Before freely accepting his passion and death, Jesus commanded his closest friends to love one another and to serve others with unvarnished humility. …
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Abortion survivor to speak at Midwest March for Life, May 1 in J.C.
Thursday, April 11
Melissa Ohden’s circle of friends includes women who have had abortions, as well as former abortionists and abortion clinic workers. “I see them for who they are, not just the …
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Fair housing — Exploring the impact on families and communities
Thursday, April 11
April is Fair Housing Awareness Month, commemorating the passing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national …
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Diocesan report to the USCCB for the Synod on Synodality
Thursday, April 11
CLICK HERE to read an introductory story about this report. Approximately 300 people participated, in five locations and in Zoom sessions. The groups were very homogeneous: few under age 50, few …
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SAUCIER — What you hear in darkness
Thursday, April 11
I was making a pinhole projector so our granddaughter could experience her first solar eclipse like her grandparents did back when both the sun and the moon were much younger. While racing …
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PHOTOS: Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Thursday, April 11
“Take up your cross and follow me” — Members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Pettis County present an elaborate, live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross outside St. Patrick …
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Bishop McKnight calls the faithful to tend to Christ’s body through charitable, merciful action
Saturday, March 30
The Lord who conquered death by dying and rising cements his reign with mercy, peace and reconciliation. So should it be for all who follow him and hope to inherit his gift of eternal life. …
