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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell and Archbishop W. Shawn McKnight of Kansas City in Kansas, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 2018 until May of this year, stand with fellow bishops and priests outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on Sept. 16, 2025, following the Funeral Mass of Bishop John R. Gaydos, who led the diocese from 1997-2018.
Crossing paths with those who went before him
Through the years, Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell had the opportunity to meet and interact with three of the four previous bishops of this diocese. “When I was a seminarian at … more
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Ancient symbols of a bishop and his ministry
Here is a description of some of the symbols, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centuries of Church history, that help identify a bishop and his important role in the life of the Church: Crosier … more
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Pope Leo XIV poses for a photo with Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell of Jefferson City on Sept. 11, 2025, in the atrium of the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.
Being a bishop requires humility, creativity, pope says
Close to 200 clerics who had been named bishops in the past year were not the only ones in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall to have been thrust into new ministries and leadership roles. … more
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Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell preaches his last Sunday homily as pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 28.
Bishop-elect enjoys reading, spending time with people
Bishop-elect O’Donnell’s favorite activities outside his clerical duties often involve fellowship and camaraderie. “I really enjoy getting together with friends and … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrator of the Jefferson City diocese and pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, gives Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell a tour of St. Peter Proto-Cathedral on Aug. 19.
Historical bond between dioceses
In 1846, Father William Walsh became the first resident pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City. He was later appointed pastor of St. Bridget of Erin Parish in the Kerry Patch neighborhood … more
El obispo electo Ralph B. O'Donnell recuerda una llamada telefónica que recibió del obispo emérito John R. Gaydos, de Jefferson City, durante una vigilia el 15 de septiembre, la víspera de su funeral en la Catedral de San José.
Biografía del Obispo Electo Ralph O’Donnell
El padre Ralph B. O’Donnell nació en agosto de 1969 en Omaha, Nebraska. Es el décimo y úlCmo hijo de Mary Jane y el difunto Terrance O’Donnell. Creció en la … more
Monseñor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrador de la Diócesis de Jefferson City
Declaración de bienvenida del administrador diocesano
A continuación, una declaración de Monseñor Robert A. Kurwicki, administrador de la Diócesis de Jefferson City: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo, ahora y por siempre! … more
Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell imparts a blessing on a family after the last Sunday Mass he celebrated as pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 28. He will be installed as the fifth bishop of Jefferson City on Oct. 28.
Bp.-elect O’Donnell says farewell to his Omaha parishioners
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Five years and 10 months ago, Archbishop George J. Lucas addressed the people of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Omaha, Nebraska. He was there to install … more
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Father Russell Judge (1951-2025)
Rest in peace, Father Russell Judge, 73, a friend to many
Father Russell Judge had a passion for chess. “My father taught me to play, but Russell taught me the beauty of the game,” said Bill Judge, Fr. Judge’s oldest nephew. Fr. … more
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“Love Heals” is theme for women’s ministry fall events with Sonja Corbitt
How does a young Christian woman who punched holes in walls; ripped a door off its hinges; broke dishes, remote controls, and the heart of her beloved; and used her car to run someone off the road in … more
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Bishop John R. Gaydos lights the Easter Candle after blessing the fire outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph at the start of the Easter Vigil in 2005. Many have noticed that one of the tongues of fire resembles a crucifix.
Bishop’s friends recall bigger-than-life intellect, compassion
No one who knew Bishop John R. Gaydos will forget his warmth or his smile. Nor the sheer firepower of his intellect. “In some ways, he was bigger than life,” said Sister … more
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Concelebrating bishops, including Archbishop Shawn McKnight of Kansas City in Kansas, formerly of Jefferson City, and Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell, join in singing “For All the Saints” after processing into the sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Joseph for the Funeral Mass of Bishop John R. Gaydos.
Fellow bishops express their admiration for Bishop Gaydos
There are some things about being a bishop that only a fellow bishop understands. A few of Bishop John R. Gaydos’s friends who carry crosiers commented on his passing from this life and … more
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Priests, bishops, servers and members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem sing the “Salve Regina” chant outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph before Bishop-emeritus John R. Gaydos’s earthly remains are taken to the cemetery for burial.
Hundreds gather in Cathedral for Bishop Gaydos’s Funeral Mass
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to see another gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to watch a livestream of the Funeral Mass. “Jesus, remember me when you come into … more
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Bishop John R. Gaydos addresses the Northern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem on Sept. 22, 2012, in Lake Ozark.
A bishop who saw the essential connection between Church-wide renewal and one-on-one relationships
Two seminal events in Church history helped define the totality of Bishop John R. Gaydos’s 56 years as a priest and 28 years as a bishop. They are the Second Vatican Council and the New … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki and Bishop John R. Gaydos prepare for Mass in the sacristy of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in this undated file photo.
Msgr. Kurwicki remembers: ‘There is virtue in the center’
Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki believes Bishop John R. Gaydos will go down in history as “the most quotable bishop of Jefferson City.” “He was witty, urbane, well-read and very … more
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Bishop John R. Gaydos greets Monsignor Marion Makarewicz on June 1, 2024.
Fr. Nelen: Bishop Gaydos never forgot where he came from
Bishop John R. Gaydos would often end his letters with a request: “Let’s pray for each other and for vocations.” “His reasoning was, it doesn’t matter whether … more
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Bishop John R. Gaydos offers Mass during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2015.
Tributes, memories of Bishop Gaydos from social media, the web
The following memories and tributes were posted on the Jefferson City diocese’s Facebook page and on pages that shared the message of Bishop Gaydos’s passing, and on the memories page of … more
Bishop John R. Gaydos and extended family gather in the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Dec. 20, 2018, during the celebration of Bishop Gaydos’s 50th priestly anniversary.
Generations of faith and family life nurtured bishop’s vocation
Bishop John R. Gaydos’s ancestors were from Oružine and Odovině, both in Hungaria, in what is now part of Slovakia. Sacrament records for St. John Nepomuk Oratory in St. Louis include … more
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“A Visit with Our Bishop”: Highlights from a newspaper column
The depths of Bishop John R. Gaydos’s wisdom on many topics was on full display in his regular column in The Catholic Missourian throughout his time as bishop. Here are a few of the many … more
Bishop John R. Gaydos stands outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the permanent deacons he just finished ordaining at Mass on April 30, 2016.
Bishop Gaydos helped reestablish the Permanent Diaconate
In 1975, Cardinal Carberry appointed the future Bishop Gaydos to the Archdiocesan Committee for the Permanent Diaconate. The diaconate, according to Acts 6:1-7, started when the Apostles saw a … more
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