New Pastoral Plan

Faith, families, outreach and the future staffing of parishes receive special attention in Bishop John R. Gaydos’ new pastoral plan for meeting challenges and opportunities in the Catholic Church in central and northeastern Missouri. A copy of the plan, dated Pentecost 2010 and titled “Christ’s Call, Our Response,” was inserted in The Catholic Missourian.

Leaving a Legacy

Last fall, I established the Immaculate Heart of Mary Legacy Society to perpetuate the works of our faith into future generations, and to honor individuals who have included a gift in their will or made a charitable lifetime agreement to the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City. There are four basic ways to become a member...

Promoting Marriage Maintenance

Burdett and Joyce Wilson believe a marriage is a lot like a car: easy to work on while it’s standing still in the driveway, but not while it’s doing 70 down the highway. That’s why they’re such strong advocates for Engaged Encounter as a way to help couples get ready for marriage.

Bishop: Buy Concrete and Steel

“Full speed ahead,” said Bishop John R. Gaydos as he approved the purchase of the steel and concrete to build the Father Augustine Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia. The purchase will be the latest leap forward toward the school’s Fall 2011 opening date.