03-20-26 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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PHOTOS: 2026 Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, 7 p.m. service
Friday, April 3
CLICK HERE to read a related story. This was the second of two services on the First Sunday of Lent, during which Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell greeted catechumens and candidates; enrolled the …
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Two big milestones for Freeburg’s Sister Linda Maune SSND
Wednesday, March 18
Sister Linda Maune SSND has the only classroom in her school with a high-tech ViewBoard and an old-school blackboard. “Some days, we turn the ViewBoard off and use the chalkboard, and the …
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Presenter to Catholic-school educators: Prayer, mission, community help define schools as Catholic
Wednesday, March 18
Daryl Hagan Ed.D. displayed a black-and-white photo of a classroom full of children. One of them grew up to be Pope Leo XIV. “That’s a Catholic school just like yours!” Dr. Hagan told …
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Young adults revel in God’s sheer goodness
Wednesday, March 18
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos. Silence and incense mixed with the breath of the Almighty. Candlelight shimmered upon the sanctuary steps like sparks over a glassy sea. The …
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Making a gift of gratitude to retired priests, religious through special Easter Collection
Wednesday, March 18
Holy Orders and Final Vows don’t diminish in the autumn of life. In fact, that’s when they reach their fulfillment. “Our retired priests and sisters remain such a blessing and their …
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Healing bodies and souls: Parishioners lead medical mission to El Salvador
Wednesday, March 18
Answering the Gospel call to serve the least among us, a dedicated team of 20 missionaries from across the United States traveled to Sonsonate, El Salvador, this past fall to provide life-changing …
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Abp. Rozanski testifies in favor of bill to abolish death penalty
Wednesday, March 18
A Missouri House bill to abolish the death penalty finally received a committee hearing, and Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis was there on behalf of the Missouri bishops to offer …
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Chrism Mass March 31 to celebrate unity, communion in the Church
Wednesday, March 18
Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell will preside at his first Chrism Mass as leader of the Jefferson City diocese at 3 p.m. on March 31, 2026, the Tuesday of Holy Week, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. …
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Father Tony Onyeihe joins World Day of Prayer in California, Mo.
Wednesday, March 18
“Bring all that weighs you down, so that you may find rest.” A priest from Nigeria, tables full of faithful churchgoers and an hour of prayer, songs and food filled the gymnasium of …
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Encountering Christ this Lent
Wednesday, March 18
Each year, Lent invites us into a season of reflection, slowing us down, asking us to look honestly at our lives. Where is Christ present? Where is he calling us to grow? And perhaps …
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SAUCIER: My bones are shuddering
Wednesday, March 18
In Greek mythology, there’s the Riddle of the Sphinx: “What creature walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?” The answer is “man,” who …
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RUTTER: Prepare us to see
Wednesday, March 18
Ollie is sitting up at her favorite spot on the grassy hill overlooking the pond and out onto the road beyond. From there, she’s checking out the cars and trucks passing by, anyone coming up …
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PHOTOS: Missouri Catholic Summit for young adults
Wednesday, March 18
CLICK HERE to read a related story. Several hundred college-age Catholic young adults from all over Missouri gather at the Cathedral of St. Joseph for prayer, worship, reflection and …
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Irish Ridge Cemetery in Lewis County was part of what was once known as “Little Ireland”
Tuesday, March 17
The earth rests lightly over those who once made their home on the Irish Ridge in Lewis County. Their little St. Patrick Mission Church between Lewistown and Monticello has been gone for over a …
