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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight greets a child and his family at the reception luncheon after the diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on June 23 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
UPDATED: Priest to Hispanic Catholics: Follow Jesus, trust him completely
Shrieks of little voices and the patter of little feet swelled across the great space of the Cathedral. Then, Father Greivin Rodriguez stepped up to break open God’s word, and people of … more
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Father Joseph Luzindana, a missionary priest serving in the Jefferson City diocese, talks about mission and the Great Commission.
Mission priest: The Church is a big family, leading people to Christ together
Only through God’s work in past missionaries did it become possible for Father Joseph Luzindana to serve as a missionary priest in the Diocese of Jefferson City. This makes him part of a … more
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Sister Virginia Meyer of the School Sisters of Notre Dame addresses friends and well-wishers at a brunch reception after Mass in St. Anthony Church in Rosati June 13 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her religious profession.
Sr. Virginia Meyer SSND comes home to celebrate 70th anniversary
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-sister-virginia-meyer-ssnds-70th-anniversary-celebrations,5401 Sister Virginia … more
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Father Pachomius Meade OSB
Retreat leader gives priests tips on using art to pray, evangelize
The quest for a fresh encounter with God through classical avenues of truth, beauty and goodness can be enhanced by an unexpected detour. So said Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade of Conception … more
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Servant of God Julia Greeley
Servant of God Julia Greeley: The Eucharistic Angel of Denver
Servant of God Julia Greeley grew up enslaved in northeastern Missouri, became Catholic after moving to Colorado, spent her adult life on concrete acts of charity and promotion of devotion to the … 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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Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos greets Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever, a seminarian discerning a call to Priesthood for this diocese, shortly after Rev. Mr. Clever was ordained a transitional deacon on June 1. With them is Bishop Gaydos’s successor, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight.
Bishop Gaydos returns to St. Louis area
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 1997 until 2018, recently moved to an apartment at St. Agnes Home, a retirement community run by the Carmelite Sisters of the … more
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Father Ignatius Shin CFR, carries the Most Blessed Sacrament in procession with pilgrims from the Jefferson City diocese from Sedalia to Pilot Grove along the Katy Trail as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on July 2. Pilgrims are processing the Most Blessed Sacrament by foot and by car from San Francisco to the July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
Walking, praying with Christ through the diocese
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see another gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to see another gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to see a related video. … more
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A mission team consisting of Carmen Garcia, Yasica Buitrago, Alexander Almazan, Jose Almazan, Andrea Lagunas, Father Víctor Cabes Chaves of the Missionaries of the Nativity of Mary, Deacon Amapro Orozco, Deacon Enrique Castro and Ilsi Palacios gathers in the sanctuary of Iglesia los Sagrados Corazones after leading an encounter retreat there and two other retreats at Escuela Hogar, both in Mérida, Mexico, this spring.
Mission team leads children’s retreat in Mérida
SCROLL THE ARROWS to se 33 more photos. The children soaked up the good news like arid soil absorbing the rain. Some washed back up onto members of the mission team and sent them home … more
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Deacon John Weaver, Deacon David Miller, Deacon Dana Joyce, Deacon Turf Martin and Deacon John Hill join Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight in the Cathedral of St. Joseph after he bestowed Benemerenti Medals, a special papal honor, on them June 8 during the annual deacons’ gathering in Jefferson City.
Bishop presents papal honors to deacons
Pope Francis has bestowed special honors on several deacons in the Jefferson City diocese, for having “rendered special service to the Christian Faith.” Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight … more
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Deacon Turf Martin of Sedalia and newly ordained Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever watch newly ordained Father Christopher Hoffmann bestow his first priestly blessing on Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph June 1 after the priestly and diaconal ordination.
Bishop ordains Fr. Hoffmann, Rev. Mr. Clever
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see additional photos. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight placed his hands on the head of Father … more
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Father Christopher Hoffmann carries the Most Blessed Sacrament down the main thoroughfare through downtown Sedalia during a Eucharistic Procession on June 2, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Corpus Christi and Masses of Thanksgiving
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The faithful who gather around the altar for Mass stand in the presence of the entire … 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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Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight elevate the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Mass at which Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a transitional deacon on June 3, 2023.
Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann to be ordained to Priesthood June 1
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes needed a deacon to assist him at a Mass for the 10th anniversary of the Swahili Catholic Community in Columbus, Ohio. “Why not?” said Rev. Mr. Christopher … more
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People look on as San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone blesses the city and pilgrims after leading a procession across the Golden Gate Bridge May 19, 2024. The event was celebrated for the western route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, during which pilgrims from across the United States will travel with the Eucharist for the next eight weeks on their way to the National Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Diocese to host Eucharistic Pilgrimage events
Catholics in the Jefferson City diocese will play an important role for a few days this summer in making the case that Jesus meant what he said. Namely: “This is my Body, which will be … more
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Cheryl and Michael Kelly stand with Father Roberto Ike, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia, and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight on May 18, the day the bishop presented the couple with the Knight of Pope St. Sylvester and Dame of Pope St. Sylvester award at Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia.
Michael and Cheryl Kelly of Columbia receive papal honors
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Michael and Cheryl Kelly have been helping build up the Church in and around Columbia for decades. Now, their efforts have garnered recognition from … more
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Participants in this year’s Sixth Grade Vocations Day wear matching T-shirts emblazoned with the day’s theme: “Called to Sainthood” on the front and “Be not afraid!” on the back.
Sixth-graders learn about creating a good vocation environment
Not everyone in the Church has the same calling from God, but all are called to participate in the great work of creation and redemption. And no one can do it alone. “Rather, we are … more
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Gregory Clever
Bishop to ordain Gregory Clever, seminarian, to the Diaconate on June 1
Gregory Clever grew up in a place where urban and rural overlap. His heart always leaned toward the rural. “I like conservation and finding God in nature, and the prospect of serving … more
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Altar servers process to the sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City during the inaugural diocesan Eighth Grade Mass with Bishop McKnight on May 1. More than 500 eighth-graders from the diocese’s 37 Catholic schools attended the Mass, followed by a luncheon and festivities in Cana Hall.
Eighth-graders attend Mass with bishop
Verses of “10,000 Reasons” cascaded off even more abundant mosaic tiles and stained-glass panes in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. About 500 eighth-graders from the diocese’s 37 … more
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