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Mark Saucier
SAUCIER — Firstborn of all creation In Luke, Gabriel appears to Mary and announces that she will give birth to one who will be called “Son of God.” Flummoxed by the news, she probably didn’t recall that …
SAUCIER — Flower power It was one of those early August days — hot and dry, plants drooping under their thermal load, and the ground thirsting for the rain that wouldn’t come. I was out front, watering …

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Parishes and schools
Remembering Fr. Helias 150 years later CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The fire that engulfed the priestly heart of Jesuit Father Ferdinand Benedict Mary Guislain Helias d’Huddeghem still rages a …
Kathy Forck receives national honors from 40 Days for Life Kathy Forck, a member of St. Andrew Parish in Holts Summit and long-serving coordinator of the Columbia 40 Days for Life campaign, was recently honored with the national organization’s Sue …
Catholic Mom Calm author to speak at Women’s Ministry events in Laurie, Kirksville, St. Martins and Salisbury Catholic speaker, author, wife and mother Sterling Jaquith helps people hear and discern the voice of God. “I find people who feel lost or stuck, and I matchmake them with the Holy …

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Events
Beauty of the Eucharist to be topic of Women’s Pilgrimage

Catholic author, podcaster and presenter Patty Schneier is convinced that a single day can make all the difference. She hopes women throughout the Jefferson City diocese will set that day aside …

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RSVP online by Sept. 1, 2024, for meal Rural Life Mass

Plans are shaping up for the inaugural Catholic Rural Life Mass for this diocese, which Bishop W. Shawn McKnight will celebrate on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at the Maries Creek Farm near Vienna. …

The following article about the Mass for the Jefferson City diocese’s Eucharistic Congress for Jubilee 2000 was published in the Aug. 25, 2000, edition of The Catholic Missourian. An …
CLICK HERE to read a related story from OSV News. A matronly voice shattered the stillness into 60,000 pieces. “Viva Cristo Rey!” — “Long live Christ the …
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. …

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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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More

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Missouri Catholic Conference
Mo. Catholic Conference urges Catholics, all people of good will to oppose Amendment 3
The Missouri Catholic Conference ( mocatholic.org ), the public policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, issued … Read More
State’s Catholic bishops urge Missourians not to sign abortion initiative petition
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops are urging Missourians to withhold their signatures from a currently … Read More
Inaugural Hispanic leadership meeting points to collaboration
A vision for Hispanic ministry that has been taking shape for decades in the Jefferson City diocese reached an import Dec. 19. … Read More
Missouri Catholic Conference opposes legislation to criminalize women who have an abortion
The Missouri Catholic Conference, public-policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, released the following statement … Read More
Bishops encourage Missourians to safeguard sanctity of life
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging Missourians to remain vigilant in safeguarding … Read More

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