Across the Diocese

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Mark Saucier
SAUCIER — What you hear in darkness I was making a pinhole projector so our granddaughter could experience her first solar eclipse like her grandparents did back when both the sun and the moon were much younger. While racing …
SAUCIER — History and mystery Frank Silecchia was a New York native and an excavation laborer — a pick-and-shovel guy. When his city begged for search-and-rescue volunteers after the 9/11 attack, he stepped up. …
Parishes and schools
Shroud puts focus on Christ’s death, resurrection CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Jefferson City. CLICK HERE to watch the livestream video of Fr. Dalton’s presentation in Colubia. Much …
New deanery, diocesan pastoral plans announced during Chrism Mass CLICK HERE to see the first of two photo galleries from this event. SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The Prayer After Communion put an exclamation point on all else that had been said …
Cathedral’s tabernacle reinforces oneness of the Eucharist, the Paschal Mystery Like the Apostles who caught a glimpse of Jesus’s glory at his Transfiguration, people aren’t in much of hurry to leave the Cathedral of St. Joseph these days. They tend to linger …
Events
Beauty of the Eucharist to be topic of Women’s Pilgrimage

Catholic author, podcaster and presenter Patty Schneier is convinced that a single day can make all the difference. She hopes women throughout the Jefferson City diocese will set that day aside …

Around the Diocese
Bishop addresses June 1 ordinations, Eucharistic Revival events, prayers for peace

CLICK HERE to read a related story. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has summoned Rev. Mr. Christopher Hoffmann to be ordained a priest and seminarian Gregory Clever to be ordained a transitional …

The 2024 Easter Special Collection that will be taken up in parishes throughout the diocese will benefit retired priests and retired members of religious orders and congregations. A special …
One day, the children were so wound up that all Anna Schubert could teach them was the first of the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. And, as it turns out, that was enough. …
For the first time in three years, the Chrism Mass will be back in the renovated Cathedral of St. Joseph this year. Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight invites the faithful to join him and the priests …
National & World News
Catholic University to honor prominent advocate for abuse survivors
The Catholic Missourian published an article about Teresa Pitt Green, titled “Survivor of clerical sex-abuse believes now is a great … Read More
McKnight, local bishops offer prayers for victims, including 11 children, after Super Bowl victory parade shooting
Local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of … Read More
Pope designates Oct. 27, 2023, as a world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos from the Oct. 17 day of prayer in the diocese. CLICK HERE for a link to more photos. … Read More
Franciscan U. student, a Shelby County native, reflects on interrupted Holy Land pilgrimage
A group of young Catholic pilgrims to the Holy Land asked God to keep them safe and lead them home during the recent terrorist attacks … Read More
Pope requests ‘fast’ from public words during Synod
“The Church is taking a break,” Pope Francis said. “It is a break for the whole Church, as we engage in listening,” he told … Read More
Marketplace
Missouri Catholic Conference
State’s Catholic bishops urge Missourians not to sign abortion initiative petition
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops are urging Missourians to withhold their signatures from a currently … Read More
Inaugural Hispanic leadership meeting points to collaboration
A vision for Hispanic ministry that has been taking shape for decades in the Jefferson City diocese reached an import Dec. 19. … Read More
Missouri Catholic Conference opposes legislation to criminalize women who have an abortion
The Missouri Catholic Conference, public-policy agency of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses, released the following statement … Read More
Bishops encourage Missourians to safeguard sanctity of life
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging Missourians to remain vigilant in safeguarding … Read More
Missouri Catholic Conference honors Jean Wankum for 50 years of service to Birthright
It’s been a year like no other for Jean Wankum, director and cofounder of Birthright of Mid-Missouri. The Immaculate Conception … Read More