Within 20 years of Belgian Jesuits bringing Christianity to the Oraon Tribal people in what is now Father Alex Ekka’s home diocese of Jashpur, India, boys in that area began wondering if they …
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By Jay Nies
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7/7/22
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In this issue of The Catholic Missourian, the report of the diocesan …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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6/23/22
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Over these past few weeks, we have seen many serious, sad headlines and news stories reflecting a growing disrespect for the dignity of human life.
Every day, there is news about the suffering of …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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6/8/22
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A time for new leadership and for other changes is about to begin in many parishes in the Jefferson City diocese.
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has issued a decree appointing 16 priests to new …
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By Jay Nies
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5/26/22
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Venerable Father Augustus Tolton received his priestly calling at baptism, so it’s only fitting that his likeness will help illuminate the new baptismal font in the renovated Cathedral of St. …
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By Jay Nies
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4/28/22
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The U.S. Supreme Court may well overturn or seriously …
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By Jay Nies
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4/28/22
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight delivered the following reflection during a rally for the Midwest March for Life on April 20 at the Missouri State Capitol:
“I have set before you life …
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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4/28/22
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“We were indeed buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we, too, might have newness of life.”
This …
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By Jay Nies
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4/17/22
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One of many lessons I’ve learned as a bishop is that miracles do happen. And, as I praise God for His work in the Diocese of Jefferson City, I also need to thank parishioners nationwide who …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, Catholic News Service
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4/13/22
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Christ has given His Church a mission through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Clergy and …
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By Jay Nies
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4/13/22
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The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, announces the following appointments:
Reverend Ernest Dike, from modified temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate …
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3/30/22
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A great cloud of witnesses amassed within Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia.
Seventy-six people from all over the diocese who are seeking Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and 88 candidates for …
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By Jay Nies
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3/18/22
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is encouraging people throughout the Jefferson City diocese to continue praying and offering up sacrifices for a peaceful resolution to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in …
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3/3/22
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Bishop W. Shawn spoke of the challenge and the motivation of a proper observance of Ash Wednesday.
He articulated the meaning of the dark black ashes he was about to trace ashes in the shape of a …
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By Jay Nies
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3/2/22
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Congruent with the yearlong renovation and beautification of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is adorning his social media spaces throughout 2022 with “111 Sacred Works of …
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By Jay Nies
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2/3/22
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The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, announces the following appointments:
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Reverend Ernest Dike, as the modified temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate …
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2/3/22
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A major renovation of the Cathedral of St. Joseph has begun, with hopes for completion and a rededication Mass about a year from now.
Parishioners will worship temporarily in nearby locations …
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By Jay Nies
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1/19/22
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2021, regarding the celebration of the Mass in its pre-Vatican II form in the Jefferson City diocese:
On July 16, …
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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1/19/22
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following statement Jan. 17 in recognition of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Nearly 60 years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited St. Louis …
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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1/19/22
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The homage the Wise Men from afar gave the Christ-child in Bethlehem reinforces the Christian belief that Jesus was more than the promised fulfillment of the Messiah for the Jews.
He was a Light …
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By Jay Nies
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1/6/22
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