02-02-24 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Pontifical College Josephinum to present Good Shepherd Award to Bishop McKnight
Thursday, February 1
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Much of what a student learns in school comes from observing his instructors inside and outside the classroom. That’s how it was for Bishop W. …
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Celebrating the World Day of Consecrated Life
Thursday, February 1
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Six years ago, the late Redemptorist Father Richard Boever invited Sister Karen Thein of the School Sisters of Notre Dame to “be a presence” in …
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Committed volunteers kept Sedalia warming shelter going for 254 hours straight
Thursday, February 1
January’s bone-chilling cold snap stretched the resources of Sedalia’s all-volunteer warming shelter to the limit. But they held. “It’s amazing what a community can …
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L.A. auxiliary bishop’s road to Priesthood wove through Rolla
Thursday, February 1
Albert knelt down before the Blessed Sacrament and emptied his heart. “Why would you do this to me? What are you thinking? I’ve worked so hard, and I’m finally getting close to …
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Palmyra deacon honored as Chamber’s Educator of the Year
Thursday, February 1
Tim Wellman was taking geometry at Palmyra R-1 High School when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools abruptly switched to remote learning. Mr. Wellman detested geometric proofs, especially …
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For Sr. Cathy Vetter CCVI, consecrated life is about relationships, being present
Thursday, February 1
The Son of God — God’s Holy Word — became one like us in order to become one WITH us for all eternity. For Jefferson City native Sister Cathy Vetter of the Sisters of Charity …
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Bishop honors our Catholic educators
Thursday, February 1
The hard-working teachers and staff members of the Diocese of Jefferson City’s Catholic Schools got a welcome surprise for Catholic Schools Week. Each of them received a bonus — more …
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Engaging with parishes: how can we help?
Thursday, February 1
“How can we help them?” I hear this question often as I participate in parish engagement work at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. I heard it during …
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Priests accompanied condemned men to the gallows in 1907
Thursday, February 1
Into the 1930s, county sheriffs in Missouri carried out death sentences in their jurisdictions by hanging. The executions were public spectacles that often drew crowds. So it was for Harry …
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SAUCIER — Getting in the Way
Thursday, February 1
“I gave them the Beatitudes, and all they do is quote Leviticus...” I can see Jesus saying this, sighing and sadly shaking his head. Leviticus, of course, is part of the Torah, …
