02-06-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Hannibal Holy Family fourth-graders warming up others’ lives
Wednesday, February 4
Students in Jo Ann Diffenderfer’s fourth-grade class at Holy Family School in Hannibal now know how to loom knit. They did so in coordination with Kids Who Care, a service club coordinated by …
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Bishop O’Donnell to accept first-class relic of St. Oscar Romero during upcoming visit to El Salvador
Wednesday, February 4
St. Oscar Romero once spoke of “many things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried.” Tears of joy and sorrow will accompany Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell when he returns from El …
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Award winning science teacher ‘Doc’ Mayhan helps students believe and achieve
Wednesday, February 4
Louis Pasteur, 19th-century father of microbiology and immunology, maintained that “a little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to him.” Collin Mayhan …
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PHOTOS: Priests’ snow photos illuminate the majesty of Creation
Wednesday, February 4
Several priests of the Jefferson City diocese submitted photos of their churches during recent snowy weather. (9 photos)
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Statewide summit for young Catholic adults to be held on Feb. 28, 2026, in Jefferson City
Wednesday, February 4
An entirely free day for young Catholic adults from all over Missouri to encounter God, enjoy each other’s company and have a lot of fun is coming to Jefferson City. The Missouri Catholic …
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Sisters gather, pray, renew vows with bishop
Wednesday, February 4
There was no mistaking the joy that filled Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell’s residence on the World Day of Consecrated Life. Religious sisters from throughout the diocese enjoyed an afternoon of …
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Tolton Catholic ‘Blazers — Game On!’ campaign under way to upgrade sports facilities, bring home games home
Wednesday, February 4
The end is in sight. A drive to complete the final phase of construction at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia is under way. “This is the last piece of the puzzle,” …
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MCC honors Deacon John Weaver of Milan, Unionville
Wednesday, February 4
Deacon John Weaver isn’t much for accolades, but this one came with a great opportunity. He got to have an informal conversation with Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell and speak lovingly of his …
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Lenten regulations and admonitions for 2026
Wednesday, February 4
As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 2, the Catholic Church calls all Catholics to a deeper …
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Love that remains
Wednesday, February 4
Every February, we are surrounded by reminders of love: cards line the shelves; chocolates fill the aisles; pink and red greet our eyes at every turn. We are told, in many subtle ways, that love …
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SAUCIER — Gifts I did not ask for
Wednesday, February 4
Another year has elapsed, full of joys I underappreciated and gifts I did not deserve. Its passing raises many questions. I’m well into the second half of life. The last quarter has …
