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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, V.G., leads prayer from the dais in the Missouri House of Representatives Chamber.
House chaplain’s prayer for first day of Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session
Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in praying … more
Monsignor John B. Pleus (1874-1946)
Msgr. Pleus, Organizer and pastor,’ helped establish Immaculate Conception in J.C.
Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City has been serving the spiritual needs of Catholics on the city’s East Side since 1913. Its founding is connected to a first-generation U.S. … more
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'Beloved beginnings' — Encounter at Catholic Charities
In the Cairngorm Mountains in the Scottish Highlands, there is a lake called An Lochan Uaine or The Green Loch. I’ve taken cold plunges before, in recovery ice baths and Coloradan lakes and … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell preaches on the close of the Jubilee Year at Mass on Dec. 28, the Feast of the Holy Family, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
At close of Jubilee Year, bishop points to hope for years to come
It was a very good year. Doors were opened, paths were trodden, offenses were blotted out and slates wiped clean. The Jubilee Year of Hope did not disappoint. “Brothers and sisters, … more
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Bishop: The Son of God came into the world to save souls, set an example
All who profess Christ as Lord and Savior started out by watching and learning from people they trust and admire. “Somehow, all of you learned from someone what it means to be Christian,” … more
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Father Matthew Flatley, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City, rings the Survivor’s Bell at the SSM Radiology Department at JCMG to celebrate the completion of his cancer treatments on Nov. 26.
Fr. Flatley grateful for prayers, support through his cancer treatment
When Father Matthew Flatley hears the bells on Christmas day, the echoes of another, small brass bell will join them in his mind and heart. Fr. Flatley, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in … more
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Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell stands by the memorial plaque marking the frost-swept burial place of people who were enslaved, in St. Peter Cemetery in Brush Creek on Dec. 14.
Bishop reflects on Jubilee 2025, urges all to continue in hope
Jubilee 2025 ( diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year ) is winding down, but Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell hopes the faithful will continue to persevere in their Pilgrimage of Hope. He will preside at the … more
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Bishop Samuel Nkuah-Boateng of Wiawso, Ghana; Father Henry Ussher, a priest of the Wiawso diocese who is serving as a missionary priest in this diocese; Jake Seifert, senior diocesan director of development and missions present the first of 100 mobility carts from Mobility Worldwide to a man outside the Wiawso Cathedral.
Mission Office collaboration with Columbia nonprofit brings mobility carts to Fr. Ussher’s diocese in Ghana
“God raises the needy from the dust, lifts the poor from the ash heap.” — Psalm 113:7 The man with shoes on his hands and callouses on his knees looked like he was dreaming. He … more
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Artist Antonio Prokup uses a technique called Pour Painting to create colorful artwork.
Bevier artist expresses wonder, gratitude in abstract artwork
Antonio Prokup has found a way to go where words cannot take him. Unable to speak since birth, Mr. Prokup, 30, a member of the Mission of Sacred Heart in Bevier, took up abstract painting in … more
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This hand-painted mural depicting the Three Wise Men adoring the newborn Christ, is one of five murals that adorned the ceiling of St. Francis Xavier Church in Taos until about 1955. They were discovered found in storage, restored by a professional artist and returned to their rightful place as part of a recently completed restoration of the church.
Church in Taos restored to timeless beauty
There are secrets within the walls of St. Francis Xavier Church in Taos. Names, hopes, prayers and remembrances from this moment in Salvation History are sealed behind the paneling inside the … more
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Bishop takes part in Las Posadas celebration in Sedalia
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell traveled to Sedalia Dec. 15 to take part in Sacred Heart School’s Las Posadas celebration for Advent. “Las Posadas”  — which means “The Inns” in … more
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Singers from the Helias Catholic High School Concert Choir in Jefferson City share Christmas hymns and carols from the steps inside the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda, surrounding the Nativity scene during the 12th annual Christmas Nativity in the Capitol event on Dec. 2.
Christmas Nativity in the Capitol, a yearly gift from founder
Participants in this year’s Christmas Nativity in the Capitol event are remembering it as an old friend’s last gift to the community. Judy Bax, co-founder and co-organizer of the annual … more
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Seeing Christ in others — The enduring tradition of caritas
As the year draws to a close and our churches fill with lights, hymns, and the anticipation of Christ’s birth, we are reminded of something profound. The Catholic Church evangelizes through … more
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First- and second-graders at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City watch a dramatic presentation of the story of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe and a ceremonial dance by El Puente-Hispanic Ministry and St. Peter School on Dec. 10. Christy Trimble, a docent for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, wanted a unique and special way to explain the Cathedral’s beautiful mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe, so she invited people from El Puente to come and share their culture, faith and the story. She set the date to coincide with the feastdays of St. Juan Diego on Dec. 9 and Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. In addition to the two classes, almost 70 parents and grandparents came to the presentation in Cana Hall.
Our Lady of Guadalupe — ‘Am I not here, I who am your mother?’
I want to organize society into three groups for this column. First are those who have never heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The second group includes Catholics and non-Catholics who have … more
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These are some of the ornaments that students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City designed for the Missouri tree, which is seated next to the National Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.
St. Joseph Cathedral School students design ornaments for Missouri tree in Washington D.C.
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos.  Some mid-Missouri students’ artwork has made a national appearance in the country’s capital. Students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in … more
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Fr. Oligschlaeger: Gratitude perpetuates joy, vanquishes fear
Being grateful builds up and strengthens the joy that Jesus wants all people to have. That joy chases away fear and allows people to offer themselves fully back to God. “Jesus has … more
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LEFT: John Paul McGuire, a native of St. Brendan Parish in Mexico, is a seminarian studying at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago. RIGHT: Gage Neisen, a native of Queen of Peace Parish in Ewing, is a seminarian studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio.
Seminarians grateful for prayers, support, as they explore God’s will, consider Priesthood
The men who are discerning whether God wants them to be priests give public witness with their openness and daily “yes” to him. It’s a path every Catholic is called to travel. … more
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Christmastime can be difficult. Here are some suggestions.
For people who have experienced a major loss or are dealing with some other sort of trauma, Christmastime can be the most difficult time of the year. Finding authentic joy amidst the chaos and … more
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This is part of a recently installed oil painting of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, a Missouri native and candidate for being declared a saint, that now adorns the baptistry in Holy Rosary Church in Monroe City. Fr. Tolton, the Roman Catholic Church’s first recognizably Black priest in the United States, was baptized where the old St. Peter Church in Brush Creek now stands.
New Fr. Tolton artwork in Monroe City baptistry
Venerable Father Augustus Tolton watches approvingly as people are baptized in the newly-renovated Holy Rosary Church in Monroe City. Having been baptized himself in the nearby town of Brush … more
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Father Nicholas Reid, pastor of St. Martin Parish in St. Martins and St. Michael Parish in Russellville and a Major in the U.S. Air Force, stands among camels during his deployment as a chaplain in Kuwait. He recently spoke to Jefferson City’s Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree assembly about his experiences and lessons he has learned as a military chaplain.
Priest chaplain shares lessons from his decade on active duty
God is present in everyday encounters, providing opportunities for learning and spiritual growth. Father Nicholas Reid, a priest of the Jefferson City diocese and U.S. Air Force chaplain, shared … more
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