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This is the men’s confessional that was in use in the Ars parish church in France when St. John Vianney was pastor there. The priest would sit on the right and the person going to confession on the left. He would often remark, “Look, he is smiling upon you.”
UPDATE: Communal reconciliation services for Lent 2026
Lent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter. Here is a partial list of Lenten communal reconciliation services in the … more
The Gospel According to Matthew, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law are open to passages relevant to marriage, divorce and the Church’s process of evaluating a request for an annulment.
Head of diocesan Tribunal discusses Marriage, annulments
“Does Jesus really care about all of this?” Yes. “He told us very clearly, repeatedly, that he does care about it,” stated Father Brad Berhorst, judicial vicar for the Jefferson … more
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Paul and Lisa Masek will be one of the presenting couples at this year’s diocesan Marriage Retreat, March 13-14 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
2026 Married couples’ retreat: ‘Foundations for a Great Marriage’
Married couples Lisa and Paul Masek and Liz and Dominic Lozano of the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Wildwood will be back in Jefferson City on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, 2026, … more
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Father Stephen Jones, pastor of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson City, traces ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead of Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell during Mass on Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday. It was the first day of Lent, the 40-day season of penance and preparation to celebrate the mysteries of Holy Week and Easter.
Lent: Whole Church heading back to school
Welcome to the first day of school. Forty days of learning for everyone in the Church. “During the holy season of Lent, the Church gives us this time each and every year to learn anew … more
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St. Oscar Romero is seen walking with people in 1979 in the town of Arcatao, El Salvador.
Bishop O’Donnell to accept first-class relic of St. Oscar Romero during upcoming visit to El Salvador
St. Oscar Romero once spoke of “many things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried.” Tears of joy and sorrow will accompany Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell when he returns from El … more
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Statewide summit for young Catholic adults to be held on Feb. 28, 2026, in Jefferson City
An entirely free day for young Catholic adults from all over Missouri to encounter God, enjoy each other’s company and have a lot of fun is coming to Jefferson City. The Missouri Catholic … more
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(Front row) Sister Mary Ruth Wand SSND, Sister Guadalupe Ruiz CCVI, Sister Suzanne Walker OP, Sister Mary Ann Carey SSND, Sister Bernita Wasinger SSND, (on stairs, L to R from top) Sister Susan Renner SSND, Sister Ruth Ann Klauser SSND, Sister Kathleen Wegman SSND, Sister Jean Dietrich SSND, Sister Mary Rost SSND, Sister Linda Brandt SSND, Sister Cathy Vetter CCVI and Sister Linda Maune SSND join Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell for a celebration in his home for the World Day of Consecrated Life on Feb. 1.
Sisters gather, pray, renew vows with bishop
There was no mistaking the joy that filled Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell’s residence on the World Day of Consecrated Life. Religious sisters from throughout the diocese enjoyed an afternoon of … more
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Jamie Morris (left), executive director of the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC), and Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell (right) present the 2025 MCC Citizen Recognition Award for the Jefferson City diocese to Deacon John Weaver.
MCC honors Deacon John Weaver of Milan, Unionville
Deacon John Weaver isn’t much for accolades, but this one came with a great opportunity. He got to have an informal conversation with Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell and speak lovingly of his … more
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A wooden cross and crown of thorns are pictured from Lent 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Pilot Grove.
Lenten regulations and admonitions for 2026
As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 2, the Catholic Church calls all Catholics to a deeper … more
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‘Finding Joy: Living in the Spirit’ is theme of ‘Ministry on the Move’ for women in four locations
The diocese is providing the speaker, parishes are providing the venues, and everyone present will bring the joy. Shelly Pichler, founder of the Revive: Strengthening + Healing Souls ministry ( … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, V.G., leads prayer from the dais in the Missouri House of Representatives Chamber.
House chaplain’s prayer for first day of Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session
Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in praying … more
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell preaches on the close of the Jubilee Year at Mass on Dec. 28, the Feast of the Holy Family, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
At close of Jubilee Year, bishop points to hope for years to come
It was a very good year. Doors were opened, paths were trodden, offenses were blotted out and slates wiped clean. The Jubilee Year of Hope did not disappoint. “Brothers and sisters, … more
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Bishop: The Son of God came into the world to save souls, set an example
All who profess Christ as Lord and Savior started out by watching and learning from people they trust and admire. “Somehow, all of you learned from someone what it means to be Christian,” … more
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Father Matthew Flatley, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City, rings the Survivor’s Bell at the SSM Radiology Department at JCMG to celebrate the completion of his cancer treatments on Nov. 26.
Fr. Flatley grateful for prayers, support through his cancer treatment
When Father Matthew Flatley hears the bells on Christmas day, the echoes of another, small brass bell will join them in his mind and heart. Fr. Flatley, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in … more
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Bishop Samuel Nkuah-Boateng of Wiawso, Ghana; Father Henry Ussher, a priest of the Wiawso diocese who is serving as a missionary priest in this diocese; Jake Seifert, senior diocesan director of development and missions present the first of 100 mobility carts from Mobility Worldwide to a man outside the Wiawso Cathedral.
Mission Office collaboration with Columbia nonprofit brings mobility carts to Fr. Ussher’s diocese in Ghana
“God raises the needy from the dust, lifts the poor from the ash heap.” — Psalm 113:7 The man with shoes on his hands and callouses on his knees looked like he was dreaming. He … more
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LEFT: John Paul McGuire, a native of St. Brendan Parish in Mexico, is a seminarian studying at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago. RIGHT: Gage Neisen, a native of Queen of Peace Parish in Ewing, is a seminarian studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio.
Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The men who are discerning whether God wants them to be priests give public witness with their openness and daily “yes” to him. It’s a path every Catholic is called to travel. … more
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Christmastime can be difficult. Here are some suggestions.
For people who have experienced a major loss or are dealing with some other sort of trauma, Christmastime can be the most difficult time of the year. Finding authentic joy amidst the chaos and … more
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Thanksgiving Day celebrates an abundant harvest and the blessing of family and friends. “Bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth.” ― Sirach 50:22.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate blessings of family, faith
The following article was published in the Catholic Voice, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, in 2012. The Fr. O’Donnell referred to in the story is now Bishop Ralph B. … more
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Religious leaders place marigold flowers used on the altar during the service into the fence surrounding the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago on the day an outdoor Mass observed by interfaith leaders, community members, and volunteers, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention. The Mass was led by Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado.
U.S. bishops uphold immigrants’ human dignity, call for immigration reform in urgent message
CLICK HERE to read a related story. In their role as pastors of the Church in this country, the U.S. Catholic bishops expressed Christian solidarity with immigrants, called for an end to mass … more
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A contingent from the Jefferson City diocese joins thousands of other Catholic teens from all over the United States at a keynote session at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Pope to U.S. teens at NCYC: “You matter!”
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Light from a gigantic TV screen reflected off the faces of over 16,000 young Catholics congregated in the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The face … more
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