02-20-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Late Sedalia parishioner was a healthcare trailblazer
Thursday, February 19
Sedalia’s Lauretta Emerson (1928-2025) has been likened to Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks. Both women took a stand for what’s right and just, clearing a path for those who would come after …
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New executive communications director pleased to be of service
Thursday, February 19
Cassandra Atchison had a great job, collaborating with people she continues to respect and admire. But God made her heart restless. “There was nothing broken or lacking in my work, but I …
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Fr. Clever reflects on the power of the Stations of the Cross
Thursday, February 19
How did Jesus getting brutally murdered on the cross bring salvation to humanity? By him sanctifying everything he touches, even suffering. “When Jesus dies on the cross, he puts the …
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Summer 2025 Cursillo weekends held in Columbia
Thursday, February 19
The Cursillo Movement for the Jefferson City diocese ( diojeffcity.org/cursillo ) held two weekends in 2025 at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia. Men’s Cursillo #75 was …
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Catholic Schools honor distinguished graduates
Thursday, February 19
Each year during Catholic Schools Week, Catholic schools throughout the country, in cooperation with the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), honor graduates who exemplify the schools’ …
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UPDATE: Communal reconciliation services for Lent 2026
Thursday, February 19
Lent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter. Here is a partial list of Lenten communal reconciliation services in the …
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Head of diocesan Tribunal discusses Marriage, annulments
Thursday, February 19
“Does Jesus really care about all of this?” Yes. “He told us very clearly, repeatedly, that he does care about it,” stated Father Brad Berhorst, judicial vicar for the Jefferson …
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2026 Married couples’ retreat: ‘Foundations for a Great Marriage’
Thursday, February 19
Married couples Lisa and Paul Masek and Liz and Dominic Lozano of the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Wildwood will be back in Jefferson City on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, 2026, …
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‘Who is my Neighbor?’
Thursday, February 19
Some of my earliest memories include wonderful neighbors. My siblings and I spent countless hours riding bikes, playing dress-up and exploring nearby woods with friends from our street. …
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SAUCIER — Ears have not heard
Thursday, February 19
We went to church with our son and his family. Theirs is a young, vibrant community, but their worship space has the acoustics of an airport terminal. Coupled with my diminished hearing, …
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Lent: Whole Church heading back to school
Wednesday, February 18
Welcome to the first day of school. Forty days of learning for everyone in the Church. “During the holy season of Lent, the Church gives us this time each and every year to learn anew …
