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This digital photo of the face on the Shroud of Turin has been inverted to a positive and converted to black and white with enhanced contrast in Photoshop. The image has been rotated from its original horizontal view. The Shroud of Turn is believed to be the cloth in which Jesus was buried after his death on the cross.
Shroud puts focus on Christ’s death, resurrection
CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Jefferson City. CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Colubia. Much … more
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Priests of the diocese join the bishop at the altar for the Consecration during the Chrism Mass on March 26 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
New deanery, diocesan pastoral plans announced during Chrism Mass
CLICK HERE to see the first of two photo galleries from this event. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The Prayer After Communion put an exclamation point on all else that had been said … more
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The enameled panels on the doors depicting the Annunciation were made using an ancient technique involving the placing of finely ground colored glass dust onto a copper sheet, which is then fired in a kiln.
Cathedral’s tabernacle reinforces oneness of the Eucharist, the Paschal Mystery
Like the Apostles who caught a glimpse of Jesus’s glory at his Transfiguration, people aren’t in much of hurry to leave the Cathedral of St. Joseph these days. They tend to linger … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight makes several announcements at the end of the Chrism Mass.
Bishop addresses June 1 ordinations, Eucharistic Revival events, prayers for peace
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has summoned Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann to be ordained a priest and seminarian Gregory Clever to be ordained a transitional … more
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Sister Kathleen Wegman SSND, Father Donald Antweiler, priests of the Jefferson City diocese and some of the religious sisters now living and serving in the diocese are featured in this illustration for the Easter Special Collection to benefit retired priests and religious.
Retired priests, religious put greater focus on being
The 2024 Easter Special Collection that will be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese will benefit retired priests and retired members of religious orders and congregations. A special … more
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The 2023 Totus Tuus missionary team for the Jefferson City diocese gathers at the Lake of the Ozarks in this image from last year.
Totus Tuus and summer camp missionaries share the joys of loving, serving God unconditionally
One day, the children were so wound up that all Anna Schubert could teach them was the first of the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. And, as it turns out, that was enough. … more
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All are invited to the Chrism Mass, March 26 in the Cathedral
For the first time in three years, the Chrism Mass will be back in the renovated Cathedral of St. Joseph this year. Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight invites the faithful to join him and the priests … more
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Catholic authors, speakers and stewardship consultants Lisa and Eric McArdle will be among the presenters at the Diocese of Jefferson City’s Stewardship Conference on April 13, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Mother to speak at Stewardship Conference on April 13
Lisa McArdle says her children have taught her more about the Stewardship Way of Life than she’s taught them. “A lot of people assume when you talk about stewardship that it’s … more
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Jill Simons, executive director of Many Parts Ministries, will be the keynote presenter at the Diocese of Jefferson City’s 2024 Women’s Ministry Spring Pilgrimage, April 6 in Shelbina.
Women’s Ministry Spring Pilgrimage, April 6 in Shelbina
The calling of a Christian is both universal and unique to each individual. The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary shed light on that calling through specific moments when Jesus embraced, shared … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight signs the Book of the Elect, containing the names of all the people seeking to be baptized at the Easter Vigil in parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese, during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, held on the First Sunday of Lent in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Stepping toward full communion with the Church
Now is a very acceptable time. A time like no other. “It’s time for me to do what I’ve always wanted to do,” said Julia Parker. “And I need support now, and I … more
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Applications being accepted to serve on new Diocesan Youth Council
Applications are being accepted through April 5 for people who wish to serve on the newly created Diocesan Youth Council (DYC). Bishop W. McKnight established the council on Feb. 16. The … more
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Bishop, sisters pray and celebrate on the World Day for Consecrated Life
Seventeen sisters representing religious communities on mission throughout the Church in central and northeastern Missouri gathered with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Feb. 4 to celebrate the World Day for … more
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Stan Koenigsfeld
“Why I give to Catholic Charities”
When I was first asked to share my story — the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri — the Gospel at Sunday Mass was the reading from … more
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The Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Jefferson City.
Seeds of Hope blossom in 2023
2023 wasn’t just a year of work for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, the charitable arm of the Diocese of Jefferson City; it was a testament to the transformative power of … more
Hotline created for reporting abuse of Church finances or human resource policies
A confidential telephone hotline has been created for reporting unethical or unprofessional behavior in the Diocese of Jefferson City. The number is 573-635-0386. “To truly have … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight signs the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion in this 2022 file photo.
Bishop to preside at Rite of Election, Feb. 18 in Cathedral
People in parishes throughout the diocese are moving into the intense, final stages of preparation to receive Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. They will mark an important milestone on Sunday, … more
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Cursillo Women’s Weekend #80 — (Front row) Sandy Gamble, Mary Wideman, Glenda Wagner, Diane Brimer, Terri Crawford-Goss, Paula Gough, Therese Sander, Mary Jo Schwend, (second row) Megan Graessle, Andrea Davis, Teresa Peters, (third row) Debbie Brucks, Barbara Hall, Nicole Berkus, Lisa Berendzen, Linda Oligschlaeger, Julie Fuemmeler, Caroline Andriano, Deb Johnoff, (fourth row) Frinchie Tisdale, Jennifer Cordia, Katy Korte, Deacon Mike Long, Amanda Lutz, Shannon Downing, Fr. Mark Smith, Kelli Cash, Debra Johnson, Kyle Clark. (Not pictured: Barbara Garvey)
New Cursillistas had a great fall in 2023
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see an additional photo. The Jefferson City diocese’s Cursillo Movement held its Fall 2023 Weekends in the northern part of the diocese. This was the first time … more
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Deacon John Neudecker, who assists the pastor of St. Peter Parish in Fulton, and Shannon Cerneka, youth minister, music teacher and campus minister at St. Peter School, lead a palm-burning service on Feb. 13 to make ashes for Ash Wednesday, in the company of students at the school. Last year, the palms symbolized Jesus’s triumphant arrival in Jerusalem a few days before his arrest and crucifixion. As ashes, they symbolize the need for repentance and forgiveness.
2024 Lenten regulations, admonitions for the Diocese of Jefferson City
As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024, Holy Mother Church calls all … more
Medical personnel attend to an injured fan after gun shots were fired in Kansas City, Mo., after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. The shooting at the end of the parade left one dead and at least 15 injured, while sending terrified fans running for cover.
McKnight, local bishops offer prayers for victims, including 11 children, after Super Bowl victory parade shooting
Local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in front … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Deacon Enrique Castro distribute ashes to diocesan Chancery employees during Mass on Ash Wednesday.
Bishop says the Beatitudes are a good guide for Lenten observance
What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Take up your cross daily and follow me?” Bishop W. Shawn McKnight believes the Beatitudes (found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6) are a great place … more
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