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Students from St. Thomas the Apostle School in St. Thomas sing Christmas songs next to a Nativity scene set up in the Missouri State Capitol Dec. 7.
Nativity, Christmas music take center stage at Missouri Capitol
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Waves of children and adults passed back and forth through the doors of the Missouri State Capitol as carols and hymns ascended and spilled … more
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Litz Main, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
My reflections on leading Catholic Charities
The vibrant tapestry of the community at Catholic Charities has woven a new thread into its rich history with my recent appointment as its new Executive Director, and the resounding welcome and … more
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Bishop blesses St. Nicholas Academy and its students
One of the children held the Book of Blessings, one held a container of water, and another held a thick reed. Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight proclaimed the Scripture passage about Jesus on the … more
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Laura Theissen displays her newly published children’s storybook, Cuthbert: The Eagle Who Found His Wings, with her son, Lucas, and her husband, Andy.
Lessons from Columbia parishioner’s journey to faith find expression in new storybook for children
Children’s author Laura Theissen was taking a French test at the University of Missouri when she found out that terrorists had flown commercial airliners into the Pentagon and the World Trade … more
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Father Anthony Rinaldo, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Loose Creek and St. Louis of France Parish in Bonnots Mill, elevates the Most Blessed Sacrament during a Candlelight Mass on the evening of the First Sunday of Advent in Immaculate Conception Church in Loose Creek.
An Advent call to prepare, be light in darkness
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/photos-candlelight-mass-in-loose-creek,5006 Dozens of flickering candles clashed with the … more
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Advent candles and a wreath help bring focus to the time before the coming of our Lord. Each candle represents a week of Advent.
Bishop urges the faithful to observe Advent as a season of joyful preparation for Christ
CLICK HERE to read a related article. “Let us recommit ourselves to witnessing the beauty, joy and hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Not just between now and Christmas, but … more
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Volunteers at St. Anthony Church in Camdenton display the sign for the parish’s 18th annual free Thanksgiving meal.
Thanksgiving meals served by Camdenton, Sedalia, J.C. parishes
Once again Thanksgiving Day drew people of faith together for massive efforts of gratitude and service. Camdenton St. Anthony Parish in Camdenton hosted its 18th annual free Thanksgiving … more
Students from St. Brendan School in Mexico help prepare the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition to host the Room at the Inn cold-weather shelter, during the citywide Tyronn Lue Day of Service on Oct. 13.
St. Brendan School students dive into citywide day of service
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see more photos. The children of St. Brendan School in Mexico helped make their hometown a better place, as part of a communitywide day of service held in honor of an … more
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Members of the kitchen crew get more meals ready for delivery.
Service retreat invigorates J.C. St. Peter School faculty
Fellowship and a shared mission. That’s exactly what the teachers and administrators of St. Peter School in Jefferson City needed the Monday after Thanksgiving Day. “We got a … more
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Heather Gardner, director of campaign advancement for 40 Days for Life 365, and Kathy Forck, campaign director for Columbia 40 Days for Life, turn toward the photographer while the audience applauds after Ms. Gardner’s keynote at the Columbia 40 Days for Life Closing Rally and Dinner Nov. 4 in the St. Andrew Parish Hall in Holts Summit.
40 Days for Life participants hear about importance of year-round presence on the sidewalk
The president of Mizzou Students for Life said seeing those who stand in the gap every day to help people turn away from abortion inspires her to keep making her own sacrifices. Their prayerful … more
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Honored veterans gather in the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia following a Veterans Day Assembly with Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School students Nov. 10.
Columbia OLLIS students honor, pray for veterans
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this event. Twenty-four students carrying electric candles outlined the arc-shaped perimeter of the Our Lady of Lourdes Church sanctuary in Columbia. … more
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Family’s silver vase is testament to enduring marriages
What was once presented in jest has become a prized memento for marriage and family. A sterling silver vase engraved with a growing number of names has been passed down for four generations of … more
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Creating hope where we see need
“Providing care, creating hope for those in need — regardless of faith, culture, or situation.” You may have seen this tagline on a flyer, sticker or t-shirt from Catholic … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight presents the Missouri Catholic Conference’s 2023 Citizen Recognition Award for the Jefferson City diocese to Jean Wankum, who has been volunteering for Birthright of Mid-Missouri for 50 years, at Mass on Nov. 19 in Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City.
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 parishioner celebrated her 90th birthday, took part in … more
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Sr. Angelina Marie of the Mother of God, O.C.D. (1933-2023)
Carmelite Sr. Angelina Marie Milligan, 90, laid to rest
God bestows innumerable blessings on his Church through each of the women and men he calls to religious life in orders and congregations throughout the world. So many unique gifts, so many … more
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About 250 high school teens from the Jefferson City diocese gather for a photo with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and several priests of the diocese on Nov. 17 during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis.
NCYC participants return, determined to stay “Fully Alive”
Joey Jones was wearing a silly hat he’d been given at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. A man working at the venue said he liked the hat, so Joey let him have … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight preaches the homily at Sunday Mass on Nov. 19 in Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City.
Bishop urges parishes to call forth, not bury, people’s talents
Parishes should never allow their priceless treasures to be buried. Namely, the talents and ideas of the people, which need to be called forward and cultivated for the building up of God’s … more
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Joe Benevento, Ph.D., and the cover of his novel, "My Perfect Wife and Her Perfect Son." Dr. Benevento is donating 100% of the royalties for the book to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
Author of novel about St. Joseph to give proceeds to Catholic Charities
Catholic author Joseph Benevento Ph.D., author of a novel about St. Joseph and the Holy Family, is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book in perpetuity to Catholic Charities of Central … more
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New Diocesan Pastoral Council officers see co-responsibility as a key to diocesan planning
The bylaws for the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) say any members can be elected to serve as chair and vice chair. Both offices can be held by clergy, a Chancery employee, or a representative … more
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The outside of the St. Raymond’s Society’s Super Start Preschool and Infant Care in Columbia.
St. Raymond’s Society opens preschool, infant care in Columbia
Something amazing happens every time the founders of the St. Raymond’s Society let God take control. He ups the ante, with grace to spare. “We’ve never had a need that God … more
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