Elizabeth was too far gone to realize that her once-beautiful mind was disintegrating.
The drugs, the repeated trauma and the infections had claimed her sanity and nearly all of her intellect.
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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A seasoned gentleman in polar attire steps into St. Mary of the Angels Church in Wien at the end of Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
He walks slowly, reverently, bells slightly jingling as he …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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The search for shelter, warmth, safety and hospitality is as old as humanity.
So, it may not have seemed extraordinary for a man and his wife, about to give birth, to crisscross the streets of a …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-deacon-bill-and-rachelle-seiberts-black-nativity-and-santa-collection,5034
Deacon Bill Seibert …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging Missourians to remain vigilant in safeguarding human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri ( cccnmo.diojeffcity.org ) and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital‒Jefferson City ( ssmhealth.com/jc ) have joined together to create the Hope …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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Waves of children and adults passed back and forth through the doors of the Missouri State Capitol as carols and hymns ascended and spilled …
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By Jay Nies
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12/14/23
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The vibrant tapestry of the community at Catholic Charities has woven a new thread into its rich history with my recent appointment as its new Executive Director, and the resounding welcome and …
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By Litz Main
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12/14/23
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One of the children held the Book of Blessings, one held a container of water, and another held a thick reed.
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight proclaimed the Scripture passage about Jesus on the …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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Children’s author Laura Theissen was taking a French test at the University of Missouri when she found out that terrorists had flown commercial airliners into the Pentagon and the World Trade …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-candlelight-mass-in-loose-creek,5006
Dozens of flickering candles clashed with the …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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“Let us recommit ourselves to witnessing the beauty, joy and hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Not just between now and Christmas, but …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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Once again Thanksgiving Day drew people of faith together for massive efforts of gratitude and service.
Camdenton
St. Anthony Parish in Camdenton hosted its 18th annual free Thanksgiving …
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12/7/23
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The children of St. Brendan School in Mexico helped make their hometown a better place, as part of a communitywide day of service held in honor of an …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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Fellowship and a shared mission.
That’s exactly what the teachers and administrators of St. Peter School in Jefferson City needed the Monday after Thanksgiving Day.
“We got a …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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The president of Mizzou Students for Life said seeing those who stand in the gap every day to help people turn away from abortion inspires her to keep making her own sacrifices.
Their prayerful …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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Twenty-four students carrying electric candles outlined the arc-shaped perimeter of the Our Lady of Lourdes Church sanctuary in Columbia.
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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What was once presented in jest has become a prized memento for marriage and family.
A sterling silver vase engraved with a growing number of names has been passed down for four generations of …
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By Jay Nies
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12/7/23
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“Providing care, creating hope for those in need — regardless of faith, culture, or situation.”
You may have seen this tagline on a flyer, sticker or t-shirt from Catholic …
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By Ashley Wiskirchen
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12/7/23
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It’s been a year like no other for Jean Wankum, director and cofounder of Birthright of Mid-Missouri.
The Immaculate Conception parishioner celebrated her 90th birthday, took part in …
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By Jay Nies
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11/24/23
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