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This stained-glass window depicting the Three Wise Men adoring the infant Jesus adorns the sanctuary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Starkenburg.
Announcement for Easter and moveable feasts for 2025
The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to … more
Newly ordained Father Gregory Clever gives his first priestly blessing to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7, following Fr. Clever’s ordination to the Priesthood.
Bishop ordains Fr. Clever to Priesthood
CLICK HERE to read the text of Bishop McKnight’s homily CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. Clever’s Ordination Mass. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. … more
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Soon-to-be-ordained Father Gregory Clever and the people who are gathered in the Cathedral of St. Joseph Dec. 7 for his priestly ordination listen to Bishop W. Shawn McKnight’s homily.
MAKING CONNECTIONS: A priest lays down his life to minister to the Church in the person of Christ
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop McKnight preached the following homily Dec. 7 during the Ordination Mass for Father Gregory Clever: In this season of Advent, a season of joyful … more
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“Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” discussion groups in Louisiana assisted living center, Kirksville nursing home
Some who were raised to observe the Ten Commandments as the yardstick for discipleship are discovering The Beatitudes in several communities for seniors in the diocese. With facilitators from … more
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Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The best-laid plans are no match for what God has in mind for every individual he creates. The key is to trust and follow him. “That’s not to say that what you have planned out … more
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A mission team from the Jefferson City diocese leads a retreat in Spanish at a parish in El Salvador.
Mission team from diocese leads powerful retreat in El Salvador
SCROLL THE ARROWS  to see more photos.  “I am willing to do whatever it is you want, no matter what it is ... I have a missionary soul, lead me to the land that thirsts for … more
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Father Joseph Corel, diocesan vicar for prison ministry, presents to Lois Thomas the papal Benemerenti Medal, in recognition of her years of service to prison residents in the diocese.
Lois Thomas, long-serving in prison ministry, receives papal honor
Lois Thomas has been encountering Christ in prison for three decades. She recognizes him and affirms his presence within each of the incarcerated men and women she visits on God’s behalf. … more
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Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever elevates the Precious Blood while Bishop W. Shawn McKnight elevates the Body of Christ at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer at the June 1 Mass during which Rev. Mr. Clever was ordained a deacon and Father Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a priest.
Bishop to ordain Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever to Priesthood on Dec. 7 in Cathedral
Who in the world is Rev. Mr. Gregory Joseph John Clever? “A child of God,” he stated. “When you’re baptized, you’re in a covenant relationship with God, which means … more
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People from parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese join together in Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Chapel at the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center, during a Nov. 3 training workshop for helping to build a vocation-oriented culture in their parishes.
3-part plan for building a culture of vocations throughout diocese
Vocation ministry is not just a few people who help others answer the universal call to holiness and find their own particular vocation in the Church. It’s about creating a pervasive … more
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Bishop opens process of discernment toward promoting participation in the Liturgy through sacred music
Sacred music’s power to move hearts and orient people toward unity with God and his entire Church has been evident since Christianity’s earliest days. Recognizing that power, and … more
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Two participants in this year’s Diocesan Youth Rally decorate pumpkins during the event held Nov. 3 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Young people give, ‘get’ witness at Youth Rally
CLICK HERE to see a highlight video from the Women’s Fall Retreat and the Diocesan Youth Rally. https://www.facebook.com/diojeffcity/videos/457303760804226 CLICK HERE to see a gallery … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and priests of the diocese pray the Eucharistic Prayer at the Mass.
Deceased priests remembered, prayed for at diocesan Mass, with confidence in God’s merciful love
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Mass. The priest who preached at Father Stephen Jones’s Anglican ordination 24 years ago dropped some heavy words from a saint on him. … more
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St. Peter Church and the Missouri State Capitol.
Making Connections — A Novena for the Electorate
The act of voting is an expression of faith. When we make our choices this Election Day, we are empowered in that moment to advocate for justice, uphold human dignity, and promote the values of … more
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Statement of the Missouri Catholic Conference on Amendment 3 (Constitutional Right to Abortion)
The following statement is from Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops, functioning as the officers of the Missouri Catholic Conference, the Church’s public-policy agency in this state. … more
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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Steve Drake prays and gives witness on the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood in Rolla during 40 Days for Life. He drives about an hour to and from Rolla, six days a week.
Inaugural 40 Days for Life campaign under way in Rolla
Whenever the Rolla Planned Parenthood location is doing business, Steve Drake is outside on the sidewalk, praying. Mr. Drake, a member of St. Mark Parish in Houston, in the Springfield-Cape … more
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“Cooking Priest,” Vigil Project ensemble to lead Nov. 1-2 Women’s Ministry events, Nov. 3 Diocesan Youth Rally
The sights, sounds and aromas of a Church ever-present and ever-eternal will inundate the Cathedral of St. Joseph the weekend of Nov. 1-3, 2024 Nationally-acclaimed Catholic evangelizer Father Leo … more
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PHOTOS: Fr. Tolton pilgrim procession in Quincy, Illinois [Photo gallery]
About 100 people, led by priests and seminarians, take part in a pilgrimage procession of about a mile from the statue of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton outside St. Peter School to Fr. … more
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Young people in the Shelbina and Clarence parishes sent cards to people on the parishes’ Disaster Responders Team’s call list.
Parish response teams shining light on their communities
Amanda Durbin brought a 4-foot wooden cross to the high school youth group at St. Mary parish in Shelbina on Ash Wednesday. She invited each member to try carrying the cross. Then she asked if … more
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Official Decree
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS   PASTORS Reverend Alexander Gabriel, from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon … more
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