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Catholic World Report (CWR) published a study analyzing the spiritual “fruitfulness” of the 175 Latin-rite dioceses in the U.S. and ranked two Missouri dioceses among the 20 most fruitful …
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From the Missouri Catholic Conference’s Nov. 21 MCC Weekly Update
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11/25/25
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Hymns, incense and intercession filled the Cathedral of St. Joseph the evening before Bishop Ralph …
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By Jay Nies
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11/12/25
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Monsignor Donald W. Lammers P.A. would pace about the Memory Care Unit at a local rest home, bereft of sight and hearing.
On his lips were words he had prayed many thousands of times.
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By Jay Nies
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11/12/25
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A week and a day after becoming formally acquainted with a large cross-section of the diocese, it was time for Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell to be introduced to “the rest of the …
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By Jay Nies
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11/12/25
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Bells rang, incense billowed, and Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell let out a sigh, smiled at heaven and signed himself with the cross.
His time as shepherd of the Diocese of Jefferson City was …
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By Jay Nies
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10/30/25
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This special keepsake edition of The Catholic Missourian is both a welcome and an introduction to the fifth bishop of Jefferson City, Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell, a priest of the …
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10/23/25
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The following is a statement from Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrator of the Diocese of Jefferson City:
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever!
On behalf of the …
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10/23/25
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Terrance O’Donnell was purchasing a grocery store to support his growing family.
Turns out, it wasn’t the only property available.
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell cannot imagine his life without the Priesthood.
“I’m so grateful that God has called me to be a priest,” he said. “I know the gifts …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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“Servite Domino in Laetitia.”
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell chose this verse from Psalm 100, “Serve the Lord with gladness,” to be his motto as a bishop.
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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“Jefferson City, you’re getting a good man.”
Deacon Michael Conzett seemed to speak for all of St. Margaret Mary Parish in …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell recently spent a week in Rome learning some of the basics of serving as a bishop.
He also got to meet Pope Leo XIV.
“It was wonderful to greet …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell was born in August of 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska, the 10th and youngest child of Mary Jane and the late Terrance O’Donnell.
He grew up in Our Lady of …
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10/23/25
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell is set to become the fifth leader of a relatively new diocese but one with Catholic roots stretching back to the early 1800s.
A textured mosaic
The …
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10/23/25
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The nuncio called to tell the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska, that one of his priests had been appointed to lead the Church in central and northeastern Missouri.
It was Bishop-elect Ralph B. …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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The ceremony of episcopal ordination takes place during the celebration of the Eucharist.
The Scripture readings chosen by Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell for his ordination will be from …
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10/23/25
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The crucifix in Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell’s office is saturated with memory and meaning.
The image of Christ was carved in Oberammergau, Germany.
The bishop-elect’s …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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Archbishop Emeritus George J. Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, offered some advice to Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell upon learning that he had been appointed to lead the Jefferson City diocese.
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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The Roman Catholic Church has long used heraldry for authenticating seals and marking times and deeds of its shepherds.
The shield’s unique design is meant to identify and …
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10/23/25
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How can the people of this diocese help their new bishop become everything God intends for him to be?
“Pray,” said Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell. “Pray for me that God …
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By Jay Nies
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10/23/25
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