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A woman smiles as she holds an image of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 26, 2025, as he continues his treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
Even from hospital, pope gives powerful witness of faith, prelates say
Despite his illness, age and hospitalization, Pope Francis is still demonstrating his deep faith and exercising his role as pontiff, said a cardinal who once served as an auxiliary bishop of Rome. … more
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This is a bronze coin titled “Dante before the Mountain of Purgatory [reverse], late 15th century.”
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence announced
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 … more
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Pope Francis, leaders of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and participants start opening session in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 2, 2023.
Collaboration and Compassion — On the role of the bishop in a synodal Church
The following was written for and published in America magazine and online media (October 2024) and is republished here with permission: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Last June, I … more
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The Most Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession toward the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, with thousands of people participating, on July 20 during the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
Eucharistic Congress bids Catholics to ignite new Pentecost as Eucharistic missionaries
CLICK HERE to read a related story. As five days of the National Eucharistic Congress concluded with one final revival and a beautiful solemn Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium — Bishop Andrew H. … more
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The last will and testament of Bishop Louis William Valentine DuBourg from Dec. 5, 1833, includes references to what to do with his slaves.
St. Louis archdiocese’s research into history with slavery reveals three bishops, priests as slaveowners
Not much is known about Harry and Jenny. Their last name is listed in records with several variations: Nebbit, Nibbit and Nesbit. But what is known is that the couple, who were enslaved for much … more
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York preaches a homily on the Incarnation and the Holy Eucharist at Mass on Jan. 5, during the Fellowship of Catholic University Students' SEEK24 conference in St. Louis.
Remembering Cardinal Dolan’s SEEK24 homily in St. Louis on Eucharist, Incarnation, and power of friendship
CLICK HERE to see a video from Cardinal Dolan’s homily. “Nothing brings us closer to Jesus and one another than the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan … more
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Deanery representatives and clergy from the North Deanery of the Jefferson City diocese take part in a listening session in the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Macon February of this year as part of the ongoing preparations for the second session of the Churchwide Synod on Synodality.
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S. … more
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Abuse survivor Teresa Pitt Green of Spirit Fire, a Christian restorative justice initiative founded by two survivors of clergy abuse in the United States, speaks to bishops in the chapel during a day of prayer Nov. 12, 2018, at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore.
Catholic University to honor prominent advocate for abuse survivors
The Catholic Missourian published an article about Teresa Pitt Green, titled “Survivor of clerical sex-abuse believes now is a great evangelical moment for the Church,” in 2021. CLICK … more
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Medical personnel attend to an injured fan after gun shots were fired in Kansas City, Mo., after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. The shooting at the end of the parade left one dead and at least 15 injured, while sending terrified fans running for cover.
McKnight, local bishops offer prayers for victims, including 11 children, after Super Bowl victory parade shooting
Local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in front … more
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Pre-school students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City pray on Oct. 17 for peace in the Holy Land.
Pope designates Oct. 27, 2023, as a world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos from the Oct. 17 day of prayer in the diocese. CLICK HERE for a link to more photos. Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing … more
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Father Anthony Ariniello, founder of the Community of the Beatitudes, who led the students on pilgrimage and served as their chaplain, renews the pilgrims’ Baptism while they waited in line for security screening at the Israel-Jordan border, on the way home from their shortened pilgrimage.
Franciscan U. student, a Shelby County native, reflects on interrupted Holy Land pilgrimage
A group of young Catholic pilgrims to the Holy Land asked God to keep them safe and lead them home during the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the nation’s declaration of war. Their … more
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Pope Francis is seen on a monitor as he speaks to participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops during their first working session in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct 4.
Pope requests ‘fast’ from public words during Synod
“The Church is taking a break,” Pope Francis said. “It is a break for the whole Church, as we engage in listening,” he told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops … more
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Flowers are seen in the foreground of a field while the sun sets over the Tuul River south of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in this Sept. 1, 2023, photo.
‘Laudate Deum’: Planet mirrors a deeply flawed view of human life and activity
Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change – and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert looming disasters in nature and human … more
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Archbishop Christophe Pierre, right, apostolic nuncio to the United States, tours Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s (CCCNMO’s)Client Choice Food Pantry in Jefferson City on May 4, with Sister Kathleen Wegman SSND, CCCNMO interim executive director, and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight. Six weeks later, Archbishop Pierre mentioned what he saw in an address to the U.S. Catholic bishops.
Papal nuncio mentions Catholic Charities as example of synodality in the service of evangelization
CLICK HERE to read a related article. Pope Francis’s representative to this country came and saw the work of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, and he talked to the … more
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The Missouri Capitol dome in Jefferson City
Missouri lawmakers send ban on gender reassignment surgery, treatments for minors to governor for signature
Missouri lawmakers passed a bill May 10 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender, as well as a measure blocking transgender … more
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A file photo shows a person holding compost in a garden. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ doctrine committee issued a March 23, 2023, statement declaring two new methods for disposing of bodily remains, alkaline hydrolysis and human composting, “fail to satisfy the Church’s requirements for proper respect for the bodies of the dead.”
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee … more
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