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(Front row) Deacon Keith Henke, Brian Allen, Johnny Kelley, Wes Hentges, Tony Lupo, Don Ostrolencki, Bob Riebold, Fr. Anthony Viviano, (back row) Bill Fay, Tim Danze, Anthony Millan, Chad Stewart, Chris Sporleder, Marvin Twenter, Michael Leyden, John Keener
Men’s Cursillo #76
Men’s Cursillo Weekend #76 was held on Oct. 2-5, 2025, at Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon. Ten Cursillo team members were joined by six candidates who became the newest Cursillistas in the … more
Venerable Father Augustus Tolton (1854-97) is pictured in an undated photo. Born into a family of enslaved people in Missouri, he was ordained a priest on April 24, 1886. He is the first recognized Black priest in the U.S. ordained for the Catholic Church and is a candidate for sainthood. (OSV News photo/courtesy of Archdiocese of Chicago Archives and Records Center) — Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, archbishop emeritus of Washington, D.C., grew up and later ministered near where Fr. Tolton had ministered in Chicago. (CNS photo/Robert Duncan)
A human link between the nation’s First Black priest and its first Black cardinal
A young woman attended the Solemn Requiem Mass for the Roman Catholic Church’s first recognizably Black priest in the United States. Nearly 90 years later, she introduced herself to the man … more
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Priests of the Jefferson City diocese surround Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph as he blesses the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick and consecrates the Sacred Chrism that will be used to administer Sacraments in parishes throughout the diocese over the next year, during the Chrism Mass on the Tuesday of Holy Week.
At Chrism Mass, bishop speaks of everyone being anointed for glad tidings, here and now
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of the Chrism Mass. Back in his hometown, Jesus read words from the Prophet Isaiah, about … more
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A first-class relic of St. Oscar Romero (1917-80), martyred archbishop of San Salvador in El Salvador, rests in a reliquary in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City before a Mass to celebrate St. Romero’s life and ministry. The relic — an actual drop of the blood that was spilled when the saint was martyred — is a gift from the Archdiocese of San Salvador.
Hundreds celebrate St. Oscar Romero’s legacy
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. The word “relic” comes from a Latin phrase meaning “what’s left.” For Catholics, a relic is a trace of bone, hair or blood … more
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The vocation committee at Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon set up this display during last year’s “Called by Name” initiative as part of a comprehensive effort to promote a culture of vocations in every parish.
Second ‘Called by Name’ initiative under way in diocese
People involved in vocation ministry hope to match or even exceed the success of last year’s “Called by Name” initiative in this diocese, through which parishioners identified and lifted up in … more
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UPDATED — Heart of a Hero Men’s Conference, April 10-11, 2026, in Jefferson City
A powerful event full of prayer and inspiration is planned for the third annual Heart of a Hero Men’s Conference on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11 in Jefferson City. The conference, … more
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Brooke Taylor will be the keynote presenter at the Women’s Ministry Spring Pilgrimage on April 25 at the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church.
Speaker, author, radio personality, mother to lead 2026 Women’s Spring Pilgrimage
Nationally recognized Catholic speaker, author and radio personality Brooke Taylor will lead women of the diocese on a journey through the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, during the fourth annual … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell proclaims a statement from Missouri's Catholic Bishops from the ambo in the Cathedral of St. Joseph during a noon Holy Hour on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation.
Missouri bishops urge prayer, fasting for passage of Amendment 3 to regulate abortion in the state
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell and Missouri’s three other Roman Catholic bishops are urging Catholics and all people of faith and goodwill to pray and fast for the successful passage of the Amendment … more
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Daryl Hagan Ed.D., director of the Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., gave the keynote presentation at a Faith Development Day for educators of the Jefferson City diocese on March 6 in the gym of St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City. His topic was “How Do I Know My School is Catholic?”
Presenter to Catholic-school educators: Prayer, mission, community help define schools as Catholic
Daryl Hagan Ed.D. displayed a black-and-white photo of a classroom full of children. One of them grew up to be Pope Leo XIV. “That’s a Catholic school just like yours!” Dr. Hagan told … more
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Young Catholic adults ages 18 to 25 from all over Missouri attend the Saturday evening Vigil Mass with Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell in the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Feb. 28 during the Missouri Catholic Summit sponsored by the Jefferson City diocese and organized by college students in Columbia, Kirksville and Rolla.
Young adults revel in God’s sheer goodness
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Silence and incense mixed with the breath of the Almighty. Candlelight shimmered upon the sanctuary steps like sparks over a glassy sea. The … more
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Making a gift of gratitude to retired priests, religious through special Easter Collection
Holy Orders and Final Vows don’t diminish in the autumn of life. In fact, that’s when they reach their fulfillment. “Our retired priests and sisters remain such a blessing and their … more
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Chrism Mass March 31 to celebrate unity, communion in the Church
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell will preside at his first Chrism Mass as leader of the Jefferson City diocese at 3 p.m. on March 31, 2026, the Tuesday of Holy Week, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell greets a candidate for Sacraments of Initiation and her daughter during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, held on the First Sunday of Lent in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
‘We gather today, knowing that Christ leads us’
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. CLICK HERE to read a related story. “After decades as atheists, now suddenly, we’re this.” Eric Jensen described the transformation that he, … more
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Mary Madelyn Mertes is assistant director of catechetical formation for the Jefferson City diocese.
Mary Madelyn Mertes feels honored to help ‘echo down’ the faith
Mary Madelyn Mertes hears the Gospel radiating and resonating throughout all of history. It’s a process she feels privileged to participate in. “Catechesis literally means to echo … more
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Jose Funes is assistant director of pastoral ministry for the Jefferson City diocese.
Jose Funes answers God’s call to be an apostle to young people
When Jose Funes was little, his mother couldn’t pass by a church without taking him in to pray. Otherwise, he’d cry the whole way home. “I loved going to church,” Mr. Funes, … more
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Russ and Hether Pflasterer are preparing to be received into to full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Mary and the Eucharist welcome couple to the Catholic Church
CLICK HERE to read a related story. The congregation Russ and Hether Pflasterer poured themselves into establishing fell apart shortly after they stepped away from it. The loss still stung … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell presides at a Holy Hour for Peace the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Bishop leads Holy Hour for Peace in the Cathedral, calls on everyone to put faith into action
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell and about 70 people knelt in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament and prayed fervently for peace — “peace in our … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament while offering Mass on a recent pastoral visit to El Salvador.
Bishop to offer bilingual Mass, present relic of St. Oscar Romero, March 21, 2026, in Cathedral
Bishop to offer bilingual Mass, present relic of St. Oscar Romero, March 21, 2026, in Cathedral Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell will celebrate a special bilingual Mass in the Cathedral of St. Joseph … more
Cassandra Atchison is executive director of communications for the Diocese of Jefferson City.
New executive communications director pleased to be of service
Cassandra Atchison had a great job, collaborating with people she continues to respect and admire. But God made her heart restless. “There was nothing broken or lacking in my work, but I … more
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Women’s Cursillo Weekend #83, June 12-15, 2025, Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School, Columbia — (first row) Becky Sander, Deanna Sporleder*, Claire Briggs*, Deacon William Seibert, Father Simon Kanyike, Cheryl Coffman*, Kristen Maier*, (second row) Rachel Johnson*, Tanner Muturi*, Nita Shipp*, Denise Calderello, Debbie Portell, Barbara Groner*, Barbara Henderson, Valerie Howard, Deb Gerecke, Jane Dunn, Mary Losapio*, Suzanne Hemmann*, Roz Gordon, (third row) Andrea Kuensting*, Barbara Buckman*, Barb Churchill, Gayle Little*, Toni Dunlop*, Marian Forck*, Kim Lenger, Jessica Krautmann*, Christine Hogue*, Linda Hoffman*, Valerie Zumwalt* (Not pictured: Janice Dauksch*) (*New Cursillistas)
Summer 2025 Cursillo weekends held in Columbia
The Cursillo Movement for the Jefferson City diocese ( diojeffcity.org/cursillo ) held two weekends in 2025 at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia. Men’s Cursillo #75 was … more
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