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The light of hope kept getting brighter as it spread through the darkened Cathedral. Much like how life once returned to the tomb near a hill called Golgotha, altering all of human history. … more
Just as the Three Wise Men traversed afar, gave homage to the newborn King and returned home different for having encountered him, the faithful of the Jefferson City diocese are being encouraged to … more
There was a baby who enjoyed “singing” with the choir each Sunday at Mass. His name was Andrew, and some things don’t change much. “A lot of people are brought … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Chrism Mass. The hopeful witness of dozens of priests and hundreds of lay faithful ascended from the altar, the ambo, the pews, the organ and the … more
CLICK HERE to read a related story.  With the announcement of Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight’s new appointment, the Diocese of Jefferson City enters into a time of transition. … more
Ongoing discernment for the use of music in sacred liturgies will move to the parish level under an updated decree issued by Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight. He signed and promulgated the … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight has summoned 14 men to the diaconate — 13 of them for the permanent diaconate and on seminarian for the … more
The crucifix in Kapaun Mt. Carmel School in Wichita, Kansas, was carved in honor of a chaplain who helped shepherd many prisoners of war through their own Way of the Cross. That chaplain was … more
Archbishop-designate W. Shawn McKnight harbored a combination of sadness and joy in the weeks following Pope Francis’s invitation for him to be the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. … more
The 2025 Easter Special Collection that will be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese will benefit retired priests and retired members of religious orders and congregations. A special … more
Throughout her career of safeguarding children and young people — first in the military, then in the Church — Regina Quinn JD has recognized two common reactions to allegations of abuse … more
It’s not for everyone, but for those who are called to it, teaching in a Catholic school can be the adventure of a lifetime. Even for people who have spent most or all of their career in … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  Only one thing could be better than a Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Joseph for the Chrism Mass. Bringing someone else … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Just a few came forward at first, then more. Soon, the area in front of the speaker’s platform was abuzz with activity. More than 500 … more
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see another photo gallery. Coey Chrisman had been going to Mass with her dad and her grandma her whole life. But … more
The men of the diaconate formation class of 2025 recently completed their canonical retreat anticipating their ordination to the Order of Deacons. The retreat was held from Feb. 13-17 at the … more
Mary Lenaburg agrees that life is like a box of chocolate. Bittersweet chocolate that is — her favorite kind. “It has some bitterness, a little bite to it, before you taste the … more
The first stage of the diocesan Sacred Music Consultation was a resounding success. More than 6,600 people from throughout this diocese completed online and hard-copy surveys developed by the … more
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Father Michael Penn counseled a brother priest who was in the late stages of a debilitating illness, despondent that he could no longer minister. … more
Father Daniel Merz recently heard a college-age parishioner refer to herself disparagingly as a “cradle Catholic.” As if to say, “I grew up Catholic and never learned about … more
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