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Richard H. Kampeter (1940-2025)
Richard Kampeter set example of humility, generosity, compassion
Richard H. Kampeter, 84, died on Aug. 8, leaving a legacy of faith, generosity, and service that will continue to bless the Church for generations to come. As members of St. Stanislaus Parish in … more
Baylor and Kyler Blandford, sons of Sara Blandford, assistant principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School in Columbia, try out a couple of the school’s new Catholic-themed sensory paths as they are being set up by Trisha Klausing MOT OTR/L, founder of Sacred Steps Sensory Paths.
In Columbia — A hop, skip and a leap of faith
“Hop through the days of Creation. ... God saw that it was very good!” “Follow the rainbow path from Noah’s Ark to the promise!” “Jump from fish to fish … more
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Restoration of Tipton church nearly complete
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos of the church. CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the anointing of the new altar. “Peace the world cannot give.” That unique, … more
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Ann Gray, retired principal of Mary Immaculate School in Kirksville; Elaine Hassemer, retired principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School in Columbia; Katie Helfer Ed.D., principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School in Columbia; Gina Bailey, principal of St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City; Gayle Trachsel Ed.D., principal of St. Peter School in Jefferson City; Spencer Allen Ed.D., principal of Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City; and Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Edina, St. Joseph Parish in Canton and Queen of Peace Parish in Ewing, gather outside a new Catholic school in Sentema, Uganda, which was paid for by people of the Jefferson City diocese, during a recent pilgrimage to Fr. Nzabonimpa’s homeland.
Catholic school administrators make pilgrimage to Uganda
The children and their families are making the best of it. The very best. “Every place we went, it’s phenomenal what the people are doing to support those kids and give them a … more
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Catie Meystrik, Iris Morrisey and Richard Mosha Jr., members of Helias Catholic High School’s Class of 2025, were among the graduating seniors who in interviews offered advice to incoming freshmen.
Members of the Class of 2025 offer advice to incoming freshmen
No place is it truer than in high school. Who you know matters a lot. “If you have a close relationship with God, it’s kind of crazy how easily he places people, things, events … more
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The bishop’s chair, known as the cathedra, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph will remain vacant until a new bishop is appointed and installed. The cathedra, from which is derived the word cathedral, is a symbol of the bishop’s teaching authority. Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, diocesan administrator, and pastors are encouraging people to pray for the yet-to-be-appointed new bishop.
Diocesan administrator, pastors urging prayers for new bishop who is to come
Seeds are being sown now for a bouquet of blessings for the fifth bishop of the Jefferson City diocese — whoever he may be. Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, who is serving as diocesan … more
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St. Joseph Cathedral School Counselors Hope Day and Kathryn Marke stand in their classroom, which will soon be filled with children for the 2025-26 school year.
Catholic schools in diocese hire counselors, expand programs to support mental health
As schools prepare to welcome students back for a new year, a common thread is running through their preparations — expanded support for student mental health. For some, it means having a … more
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Evelyn Dudenhoeffer, secretary and bookkeeper for Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Chamois and Assumption Parish in Morrison, practices the fine art of multitasking in her office at Most Pure Heart of Mary.
Chancery assistance with accounting, payroll helps relieve parish bookkeepers’ ‘pain points’
Pinpoint accuracy. New levels of efficiency, security and transparency. Excellent training and support for parish bookkeepers and their pastors. And ultimately, the freeing-up of … more
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Thatcher Johnson and Malaina McIntyre, students of Holy Family School in Hannibal, celebrate on July 4 after being declared the city’s official Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher ambassador for 2025-26.
Official ‘Tom and Becky,’ from Holy Family School
“The sun rose upon a tranquil world and beamed down upon the peaceful village like a benediction.” — Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Jay Nies Tom and … more
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Sister Therese Thoenen SSSF
Frankenstein native Sister Therese Thoenen notes 75th anniversary as a School Sister of St. Francis
Sister Therese Thoenen clearly remembers that foggy early morning of Aug. 22, 1947, when she boarded a train to Milwaukee to begin her life as a School Sister of St. Francis (SSSF). She entered … more
This is what the “Pieta” looked like in the Vatican Pavilion at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York.
Remembering when the ‘Pieta’ came to New York
From all over the world, they came to see the “Pieta” —Michelangelo’s astonishingly realistic marble sculpture of the Blessed Mother holding Jesus after his death on the … more
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Young people from St. Andrew Parish in Tipton hold night prayers at the parish Rosary Garden while gathered around the statue of Our Lady of the Prairie, during the Totus Tuus Catholic summer experience at their parish. The weeklong summer camp with Totus Tuus missionaries included 10 to 14 teens attending the evening sessions Sunday through Thursday and 48 to 52 taking part in the first- through sixth-grade sessions Monday through Friday.
Tipton St. Andrew Parish youth give their all during Totus Tuus summer experience
The one-week summer program Totus Tuus at St. Andrew Parish in Tipton finished July 11, with a water fight on the lawn of the parish rectory, pitting friends against friends who launched water-soaked … more
Residents and revelers gather outside StoneBridge Senior Living in Westphalia June 27 for the annual Corrie Talken Carnival, named after a beloved employee who died on July 5, 2014.
StoneBridge Senior Living’s Corrie Talken Carnival a success
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. StoneBridge Senior Living Activities Director Tammy Raithel was pleased with the turnout June 27 for the annual Corrie Talken Carnival at Westphalia in … more
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Father Philip Scott
Priest to lead powerful prayer experiences Aug. 8-10, 2025, in Jefferson City
Mrs. Scott’s doctor told her that if she conceived any more children, she would probably die. She was moments away from tubal-ligation surgery when a force within her said … more
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Sr. Mary Evelyn Lamb OSB (1922-2025)
Aud native Sr. Mary Evelyn Lamb OSB passes away at 102 in Illinois
Osage County native Sister Mary Evelyn Lamb of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, 102, entered eternal life on June 21, at St. Francis Convent in Springfield, Illinois. The Mass of Christian … more
Father Henry Ussher, a missionary priest from Ghana who is serving as pastor of St. Clement Parish in St. Clement, St. Joseph Parish in Louisiana and the Mission of Mary Queen of Peace in Clarksville, gathers for a “selfie” with Catholic school children during a recent 12-day faith-cultural mission to the Diocese of Wiawso, Ghana with members of his U.S. parishes.
Harvesting the global power of mission
The House of Ussher is flooded with unending light. Money from the Jefferson City diocese’s Mission Collection paid for solar panels for the hospital built by Father Henry Ussher in his … more
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Most Pure Heart of Mary parishioner Jack Schollmeyer, a student at Chamois High School, zeroes in on a target during a tournament at his school. He practices daily and hopes to represent the United States in Olympic archery someday.
Chamois parishioner pursues excellence in archery
Jack Schollmeyer hits the mark almost every time he aims his bow and arrow at a target. Yet, he’s determined to keep getting better. “I’m always taking away something. … more
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Nationally-renowned organist Ken Cowan performs the inaugural recital on the recently completed new organ in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on June 20.
Organ recital marks completion of Cathedral renovations
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. “We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord!” The people’s voices kept up as the purring pipes steadily segued to a roar. … more
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Annie Williams received an honorable mention for her photo accompanying the lead story, “Taking his Eucharistic presence out into the world,” in the Aug. 2, 2024, edition of The Catholic Missourian.
Diocesan Communications Office, The Catholic Missourian correspondents honored for 2024 offerings
CLICK HERE to read a related story from 2023. The Catholic Media Association (CMA) honored columnist Mark Saucier with two first-place awards for reflections he wrote for The Catholic Missourian … more
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Laura Forbis St. Clair (right), director of the Jefferson City diocese’s chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), accepts the 2025 Chapter of the Year award on behalf of the chapter during the NPM’s regional gathering in San Antonio, Texas.
Diocesan National Pastoral Musicians chapter receives recognition, prestigious national honor
Laura Forbis St. Clair’s soul leaps for joy whenever she hears people humming or whistling a hymn on their way out of church after Mass. It means people are taking their worship out with … more
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