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Kathy Coulson never stopped being a teacher.
Her students are quite different now.
“Just as a classroom teacher observes and assesses each student, learning their personal strengths …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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In six years as a Coordinator of the School Improvement Process for the Jefferson City diocese, Nancy Heberlie has visited nearly every Catholic school in these 38 counties.
At each, she …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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No one can dispute the power of sacred music to …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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Music inspires and uplifts us.
It connects us to loved ones and special memories.
When I hear a hymn my mother or father loved, my heart is warm. It’s as if we are reunited, despite …
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By Teresa Pitt Green
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1/23/25
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When we sing together in the liturgy, the …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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1/23/25
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It was a time to celebrate, to pray and to hope.
Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of newly elected Gov. Mike Kehoe joined him and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass …
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Story by Jay Nies, photos by Annie Williams
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1/14/25
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The Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope invites all of us into a season of …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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1/9/25
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By Jay Nies and OSV News
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1/9/25
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Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them.
The Holy …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together.
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Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the …
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1/9/25
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Este Año de Jubileo: Peregrinos de la Esperanza, nos invita a todos a una época de renovación, un tiempo para abrazar la esperanza que Cristo nos ofrece, especialmente ante los …
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Reverendísimo W. Shawn McKnight
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1/9/25
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The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth.
The relationship with God …
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1/9/25
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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 …
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1/9/25
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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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 …
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By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
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12/19/24
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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 …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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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 …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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“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 …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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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.
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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