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Father Paul Clark, chaplain, preaches the homily at Helias Catholic High School’s Homecoming Mass in the Rackers Fieldhouse in Jefferson City.
Homecoming messages touch on relationships, shared identity, forgiveness, role models
The joy of Homecoming Week stems from good relationships and a shared identity. It is a time to recognize and be recognized. “I think that’s honestly what all of our hearts … more
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Housing counseling
September 26 marked the first-ever Housing Counselor Day, a national celebration established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and housing agencies across the country. … more
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Students in Vienna honor, greet veterans during prayer service
They processed into church, listened to God’s word, offered prayers and sang hymns. Then, class by class, the students of Visitation Inter-Parish School in Vienna stepped forward to thank … more
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Veterans Day: A call to remember, recognize and revere
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month brought hope for the end of all war. “Of course, history tells us the rest of the story,” … more
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Bishop opens process of discernment toward promoting participation in the Liturgy through sacred music
Sacred music’s power to move hearts and orient people toward unity with God and his entire Church has been evident since Christianity’s earliest days. Recognizing that power, and … more
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Two participants in this year’s Diocesan Youth Rally decorate pumpkins during the event held Nov. 3 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City.
Young people give, ‘get’ witness at Youth Rally
CLICK HERE to see a highlight video from the Women’s Fall Retreat and the Diocesan Youth Rally. https://www.facebook.com/diojeffcity/videos/457303760804226 CLICK HERE to see a gallery … more
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A mother holds her child in the vestibule while Bishop W. Shawn McKnight preaches the homily at a Mass to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of newly-renovated St. Mary Church in Shelbina.
Newly resplendent Shelbina church: home to lively, familial faith
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-100th-anniversary-mass-for-renovated-st-mary-church-shelbina,5569 What could be … more
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Gemma Saathoff gathers with students who are learning English from her at a Catholic mission in Mouila, Gabon.
Nurse from Columbia serving at Catholic mission in Gabon
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. A previous missionary gave Gemma Saathoff some useful advice. “Get used to being dirty.” Kind of like being a nurse, which she’s … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and priests of the diocese pray the Eucharistic Prayer at the Mass.
Deceased priests remembered, prayed for at diocesan Mass, with confidence in God’s merciful love
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Mass. The priest who preached at Father Stephen Jones’s Anglican ordination 24 years ago dropped some heavy words from a saint on him. … more
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This is a conceptual drawing of a proposed major expansion and renovations to Holy Family School in Freeburg. “Building a Legacy of Learning” is the name of the capital campaign.
Holy Family School in Freeburg gearing up for needed expansion, renovations
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. “Building a Legacy of Learning” is more than just a title — it’s the mission of the Holy Family School Capital Campaign Expansion … more
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Sister Rose Mary Forck CCVI (1933-2024)
Rest in peace, Jefferson City native Sr. Rose Mary Forck CCVI (UPDATED)
CLICK HERE to watch a remembrance video of Sister Rose Mary. Mike Zuniga wrote a paper about Jefferson City native Sister Rose Mary Forck CCVI during his freshman year at the University of … more
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Mass offered in historical Brush Creek church
About 60 people from as far as St. Louis, Kansas City and Quincy, Illinois, and from as near as Monroe City, Palmyra and Shelbina attended the fall Mass Oct. 20 in historical St. Peter Church in … more
Nancy Samp stocks shelves in Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri's client-choice food pantry in Jefferson City.
Giving, from gratitude
There is so much that I am grateful for in my life, all of which makes me a willing volunteer. I have always been surrounded by family and friends who helped others whenever there was a need. … more
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St. Peter Church and the Missouri State Capitol.
Making Connections — A Novena for the Electorate
The act of voting is an expression of faith. When we make our choices this Election Day, we are empowered in that moment to advocate for justice, uphold human dignity, and promote the values of … more
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Statement of the Missouri Catholic Conference on Amendment 3 (Constitutional Right to Abortion)
The following statement is from Missouri’s Roman Catholic bishops, functioning as the officers of the Missouri Catholic Conference, the Church’s public-policy agency in this state. … more
High-school senior Brody Spriggs, a member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Ozark, excels in the intense water sport of wakeboarding, in which he recently placed first in U.S. competition and third in international competition. “The Lord has put this in my life, and it’s something he has allowed me to be able to do well at and take it as far as I can,” he said.
Wakeboarding teen honors God on the water
Brody Spriggs fell in love with wakeboarding the moment his board tore through the current. Now, it’s his life’s passion. “It feels like gliding on top of the water. Such … more
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Archbishop Emeritus Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis ordains Jesuit Father Daniel Everson, a graduate of the University of Missouri who was very active at the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia, to the Holy Priesthood on June 8 in St. Francis Xavier “College” Church in St. Louis.
Columbia Newman Center helped Jesuit priest find his calling
Daniel was feeling drawn to the Priesthood, but marriage was still very much on his mind. He and Bridget, a fellow University of Missouri student and fellow parishioner of the St. Thomas More … more
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Bishop Michael J. Sis of San Angelo, Texas, whose ancestors helped found Shrine of St. Patrick Parish in St. Patrick in the 1830s, blesses holy water to be sprinkled on the congregation at a Mass he is celebrating with Father Robert Fields (center), pastor, and the people of St. Patrick and surrounding parishes on Oct. 6. Assisting them is Deacon Luke Mahsman of Hannibal and Palmyra.
Texas bishop visits St. Patrick, land of his roots
Richard and Rose Riney’s great-great-great grandson most reverently approached his ancestors’ final resting place. Sunlight shone off the headstones and his pectoral cross. … more
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Award-winning Catholic author, writer and presenter Jennifer Hubbard pauses for a photo with her audience after giving a presentation titled “You Steer Where You Stare,” at a women’s luncheon Oct. 1 to benefit the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, in Laurie.
Catholic author, mother, speaks of keeping proper focus in hardest of times
“Just make the cake.” Jennifer Hubbard’s brother simply wouldn’t let her off the hook.  He wanted her to maintain the traditions that had brought joy to her … more
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Aaron and Jessica Kempker, members of Our Lady of the Snows Parish in Mary’s Home, gather with their children and a group of friends in front of one of the flatbed trailers they helped load up with donated necessities for Mr. Kempker to deliver to hurricane-ravaged Erwin, Tennessee.
Community steps up, Mary’s Home parishioner delivers emergency aid to area affected by hurricane
“If you feel the need to do something and you just can’t let it go, you should do it.” Aaron Kempker offered that advice after making a massive delivery to a hurricane-ravaged … more
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