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Vic Bell teaches Freshman Civics and Government, Advanced Placement (AP) American history and a summer section of geography at Helias Catholic and serves as Head Coach of the Freshman Boys’ Basketball team and Assistant Head Football Coach
Vic Bell to be honored as Helias Catholic’s staff member of the year
Victor Bell wants his students to realize how much he appreciates them. “They’re amazing,” said Mr. Bell, who’s in his seventh year as a member of the Helias Catholic High … more
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Father Michael Penn, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Ozark, administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick during a Mass on Feb. 12, the World Day of the Sick, in Our Lady of the Lake Church.
Anointing of the sick gives comfort, calm and a distinct calling for Lake Ozark parishioners
Just as sacred anointings in the Old Testament set people apart as priests, prophets and kings, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick bestows a gift and a distinct vocation on the people who receive … more
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Josh and Anna Launius and their four sons gather for a family photo.
Pandemic pointed mother, four children toward being Catholic
“Are you okay denying God? One of his disciples did and that will be forever part of his testimony. Is that what you want in yours?” That’s a question Anna Launius poses to … more
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UPDATED — Communal reconciliation services for Lent
Lent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Here is a … more
African Mass at Columbia Newman Center
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. http://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-african-mass-in-columbia,4458 Members of St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish in … more
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Pope Francis leads a prayer meeting with priests, religious and seminarians in Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa, Congo, Feb. 2, 2023.
Parishioner from Democratic Republic of Congo highlights message of pope’s visit
Therèse Nti wants the world to pay serious attention to what Pope Francis said and did during his Jan. 31-Feb. 3 visit to South Sudan and her homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo … more
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VIDEOS: Catholic Schools Week celebration at St. George School in Linn [Video]
Students of St. George School in Linn, St. Mary School in Frankenstein, Holy Family School in Freeburg and Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain get together to celebrate Catholic Schools Week Feb. 2 … more
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Students of St. George School in Linn, St. Mary School in Frankenstein, Holy Family School in Freeburg and Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain celebrate Catholic Schools Week together on Feb. 2 at St. George in Linn.
Four Catholic schools converge to celebrate their Catholic identity and their call to be saints
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The Lord of the Dance was front and center, moving their hearts and minds and feet. Students of St. George School in Linn, St. Mary School in … more
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The Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School Tiger visits students on Feb. 7, during Catholic Schools Week.
Columbia OLLIS students learn about local charities
This year’s celebration of Catholic Schools Week was much more than fun and games at Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School (OLLIS) in Columbia. The school’s 621 students took stock of … more
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Religious sisters serving in the Jefferson City gather with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight for a “happy half-hour” social and catered meal in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in Jefferson City to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life.
UPDATED: Religious sisters in diocese gather to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life
Fourteen sisters representing religious communities on mission to the Church in central and northeastern Missouri came together Feb. 5 to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated … more
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The Sacred Heart School Choir in Sedalia participates in the Sedalia Right to Life’s 49th annual Pro-Life Observance, on Jan. 20 in the Pettis County Courthouse rotunda in Sedalia.
Columbia 40 Days for Life director rouses pro-lifers at Sedalia event
Fifty years after the Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand throughout the United States, Pettis Countians gathered in their courthouse rotunda to renew their resolve. The 1973 decision had … more
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The St. Patrick Parish Rectory in Clarence, shown here on the left adjacent to the church, is being converted to transitional housing for mothers and children in need, with help from a Charity and Mercy Grant from Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
Outreach is the goal of parish-focused Catholic Charities grant program
Amanda Durbin is a perennial force in the Shelby and Macon County parishes’ efforts to radiate God’s charity and mercy. She understands helping and being helped. “I know what … more
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Students of St. Nicholas Academy in Jefferson City help out in the food pantry during a visit to the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City.
Volunteer engagement is an important part of Catholic Charities’ mission
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. Growing up Catholic in Central Missouri, Chelle Smith-Vandergriff struggled to connect with her faith in ways she found meaningful. Turning outward proved … more
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The cots are set up and ready to welcome guests to Jefferson City Room at the Inn, an interchurch emergency shelter that’s open each night in January and February in the Catholic Charities Community Room in Jefferson City.
Interchurch overnight shelter needs more volunteers
In its former life as a high-school seminary chapel, the Community Room of the Catholic Charities Center in Jefferson City resonated with hymns of the folk variety. “We will work with each … more
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Deacon Ed and Valda Stroesser (center) gather with their family for a photo.
Deacon recounts “journey on the Plane of Death ... and Life”
Deacon Edward Stroesser proclaimed the Gospel reading from John 11 with confidence and conviction. He injected familiarity into the story of family and friends grieving for a man who had died too … more
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Deacon Joseph R. Mitchell (1940-2023)
Rest in peace, Deacon Joseph Mitchell of Marshall
Deacon Joseph R. Mitchell, 82 — a retired deacon of the Jefferson City diocese, who previously assisted the pastor of St. Peter Parish in Marshall, died peacefully on Jan. 12, at home with his … more
Priests carry the Most Blessed Sacrament around the floor and through the crowd in the Dome at the America’s Center in St. Louis Jan. 6 during Adoration attended by over 17,000 people during the SEEK23 conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).
SEEK23 — a moment of grace for people from this diocese
A starburst of lights reflected off the sweet, ascending smoke of the incense and the shimmering gold of the monstrance. The Lord of the Universe was back in the Dome at America’s Center in … more
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Fr. John Groner (1945-2023)
Rest in peace, Fr. John Groner, 78, pastor, missionary
Father John Groner believed that he would be forgiven and saved. He wanted that also for everyone he ministered to. “He put his life in God’s hands and totally trusted — and … more
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Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa — pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Brunswick, St. Joseph Parish in Salisbury and St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Wien — celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen.
Chariton County pastor Fr. Boniface becomes a U.S. citizen
Father Boniface Kasiita Nzabonimpa raised his right hand and pledged to defend and abide by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America. With that, the Uganda native became a U.S. … more
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Jean Becker, who served as former President George H.W. Bush’s chief of staff for almost 25 years, grew up in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg native, best-selling author, draws lessons from seeing former U.S. president in action
The incoming chief executive found a handwritten letter on his desk. “You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our … more
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