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Father Christopher Hoffmann, associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia, carries the Most Blessed Sacrament for a portion of a Solemn Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City to St. Peter Proto-Cathedral near the State Capitol July 5. Hundreds, including Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, participated in the procession, which was part of the much larger National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Pilgrims bring week of Eucharistic revival here
Eucharistic processions through town centers and the vast countryside echo the smaller processions that take place throughout every Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In fact, they all harken back to … more
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Eucharistic preacher Monsignor Joseph Malagreca, a preacher of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaks of Christ fully present in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and what it means for the people to participate fully in that sacrifice, before leading a bilingual Holy Hour during Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of St. Joseph on July 3.
Eucharistic preacher: The same Christ who performed miracles is made present at every Mass
Presence, memory, food, sacrifice, communion, promise. Eucharistic preacher Monsignor Joseph Malagreca fashioned those six themes into meditations on the mystery of the Holy Eucharist for … more
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Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, conducts a solemn Benediction at the burial place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton in St. Peter Cemetery in Quincy, Illinois, July 9, the 127th anniversary of Fr. Tolton’s death, following a Eucharistic procession as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage draws hundreds to Venerable Fr. Tolton’s burial place in Quincy
The wave of people split into two arms at the paved circle, embracing ever-more-tightly the burial place of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton and the temporary altar enthroning the Most Blessed … more
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese and pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, gives a talk about local Eucharistic history in the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter in Jefferson City on July 4, as part of a Day of Rest and Revival observed on Independence Day by pilgrims passing through the diocese on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament took place all day. Rose petals were scattered on the floor of the main aisle and the sanctuary.
Pastor on Eucharistic day of rest: ‘Jesus is real, powerful, trustworthy and here’
Late in life, when France’s once-wildly triumphant Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was in exile, he was asked to talk about the happiest day of his life. “Without missing a beat, he … more
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The Class of 2024 of Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia participate in their Baccalaureate Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel on May 19, the Solemnity of Pentecost, the morning of their graduation ceremony.
Sedalia Sacred Heart School’s Class of 2024 reminded to keep running back to God
Mariah Van Leer can’t think of a better group to have grown up with. “I am so grateful for these extraordinary people,” she said. “They have taught me some incredible … more
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Father Mukti Prakash Minj visits the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter in Jefferson City July 14.
Priest from India promotes preaching God’s word in all seasons
Priests, sisters and laypeople in the Tribal regions of India face numerous obstacles to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yet, they continue doing it every day. “There have been … more
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Planting seeds while growing community
Community gardens have long been recognized for their multifaceted benefits, from fostering a sense of community to providing fresh produce and promoting environmental sustainability. We at … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight greets a child and his family at the reception luncheon after the diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on June 23 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
UPDATED: Priest to Hispanic Catholics: Follow Jesus, trust him completely
Shrieks of little voices and the patter of little feet swelled across the great space of the Cathedral. Then, Father Greivin Rodriguez stepped up to break open God’s word, and people of … more
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Father Joseph Luzindana, a missionary priest serving in the Jefferson City diocese, talks about mission and the Great Commission.
Mission priest: The Church is a big family, leading people to Christ together
Only through God’s work in past missionaries did it become possible for Father Joseph Luzindana to serve as a missionary priest in the Diocese of Jefferson City. This makes him part of a … more
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Sister Virginia Meyer of the School Sisters of Notre Dame addresses friends and well-wishers at a brunch reception after Mass in St. Anthony Church in Rosati June 13 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her religious profession.
Sr. Virginia Meyer SSND comes home to celebrate 70th anniversary
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-sister-virginia-meyer-ssnds-70th-anniversary-celebrations,5401 Sister Virginia … more
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Father Pachomius Meade OSB
Retreat leader gives priests tips on using art to pray, evangelize
The quest for a fresh encounter with God through classical avenues of truth, beauty and goodness can be enhanced by an unexpected detour. So said Benedictine Father Pachomius Meade of Conception … more
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Servant of God Julia Greeley
Servant of God Julia Greeley: The Eucharistic Angel of Denver
Servant of God Julia Greeley grew up enslaved in northeastern Missouri, became Catholic after moving to Colorado, spent her adult life on concrete acts of charity and promotion of devotion to the … more
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The last will and testament of Bishop Louis William Valentine DuBourg from Dec. 5, 1833, includes references to what to do with his slaves.
St. Louis archdiocese’s research into history with slavery reveals three bishops, priests as slaveowners
Not much is known about Harry and Jenny. Their last name is listed in records with several variations: Nebbit, Nibbit and Nesbit. But what is known is that the couple, who were enslaved for much … more
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Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos greets Rev. Mr. Gregory Clever, a seminarian discerning a call to Priesthood for this diocese, shortly after Rev. Mr. Clever was ordained a transitional deacon on June 1. With them is Bishop Gaydos’s successor, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight.
Bishop Gaydos returns to St. Louis area
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos, who led the Jefferson City diocese from 1997 until 2018, recently moved to an apartment at St. Agnes Home, a retirement community run by the Carmelite Sisters of the … more
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Mike Maag, former board member, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Embracing the Call: A reflection on service with Catholic Charities
After serving on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) for three consecutive three-year terms, I must now step down from the board, as required by the … more
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Father Ignatius Shin CFR, carries the Most Blessed Sacrament in procession with pilgrims from the Jefferson City diocese from Sedalia to Pilot Grove along the Katy Trail as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on July 2. Pilgrims are processing the Most Blessed Sacrament by foot and by car from San Francisco to the July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
Walking, praying with Christ through the diocese
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. CLICK HERE to see another gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to see another gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to see a related video. … more
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Father Michael Coleman, a chaplain at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, displays the custom-made St. Louis Cardinals baseball jersey that students at the school gave to him for his 40th priestly anniversary in 2021.
The Blazer gift that keeps giving
This is a firsthand recollection by a priest who has been serving as chaplain of Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, home of the Trailblazers, since its founding in 2011: I was … more
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Father Stephen Jones, pastor, joins about 180 parishioners and visitors on a recent June evening for XLT Adoration in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. The monthly event often attracts many young families to spend time with the Lord. This time, in anticipation of upcoming events in the diocese, Fr. Jones shared a passionate message about Christ fully present in the Eucharist, and why it matters.
XLT Adoration in the Cathedral — a time of Adoration and praise
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/monthly-xlt-adoration-cathedral-of-st-joseph,5372 Newer rites of grace prevailed over … more
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Sister Rosemary Brueggen CSJ
Montgomery City native Sr. Rosemary Brueggen notes 60 years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Montgomery City native Sister Rosemary Brueggen has always loved Creation and working with people. That’s how God led her into consecrated religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph of … more
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A mission team consisting of Carmen Garcia, Yasica Buitrago, Alexander Almazan, Jose Almazan, Andrea Lagunas, Father Víctor Cabes Chaves of the Missionaries of the Nativity of Mary, Deacon Amapro Orozco, Deacon Enrique Castro and Ilsi Palacios gathers in the sanctuary of Iglesia los Sagrados Corazones after leading an encounter retreat there and two other retreats at Escuela Hogar, both in Mérida, Mexico, this spring.
Mission team leads children’s retreat in Mérida
SCROLL THE ARROWS to se 33 more photos. The children soaked up the good news like arid soil absorbing the rain. Some washed back up onto members of the mission team and sent them home … more
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