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Protect Young Eyes

The Diocese of Jefferson City is hosting a series of informational events that will educate students about safe online practices and help parents create tech-ready homes. National speakers from Protect Young Eyes will be in the diocese for a series of presentations in seven communities over the course of three days in October. The events are free to attend and all parents are encouraged to join the evening sessions. Free registration is required.

Monday, Oct. 16
- 6:30 p.m. — St. Brendan School (Mexico)
- 6:30 p.m. — Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center (Jefferson City)
- 6:30 p.m. — Immaculate Conception School (Macon)
Tuesday, Oct. 17
- 6:30 p.m. — St. Pius X School (Moberly)
- 6:30 p.m. — Holy Rosary School (Monroe City)
- 6:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School (Columbia)
Wednesday, Oct. 18
- 6:30 p.m. — St. Joseph School (Westphalia)

Women's Ministry Fall Events

All women of our diocese are invited to attend our diocesan-wide fall Women's Ministry events. There are two opportunities to gather — come to one or come to both!

Join us for a Ladies Night Out Friday evening (Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m.) or our all-day retreat on Saturday (Oct. 7 at 9:00 a.m.). Both feature author and syndicated talk show host, Teresa Tomeo. We hope to see you there!

Podcast series explains Stewardship

Service is a public expression of our faith. It’s how we express our belief in God and live out Jesus’s teachings. In this month’s podcast, we conclude our discussion with Fr. Stephen Jones about the Four Pillars of Stewardship — focusing on the concept of service.

This podcast is the fourth and final episode in our series about the Four Pillars of Stewardship with Fr. Jones, the diocesan director of stewardship. This series is designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Catholic Stewardship Renewal. All of the episodes in this series are available at diojeffcity.org/podcast.

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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

2 October 2023

Sharing God's Gifts: Fiscal 2023 Parish Tithe Report The Catholic Stewardship Renewal process is beginning in the Diocese of Jefferson City. Parishioners from across the diocese are praying and reflecting on their gifts from God...

25 September 2023

Podcast focuses on service Service is a public expression of our faith. It’s how we express our belief in God and live out Jesus’s teachings. In this month’s podcast, we conclude our discussion with Fr. Stephen...

18 September 2023

Catholic Stewardship Renewal — Study guides now available As we walk through each pillar of stewardship, September is dedicated to the Pillar of Formation. As a Diocesan family, we are embarking on our first Catholic...

Decree of Appointments

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City: PRIESTS REVEREND MONSIGNOR GREGORY L. HIGLEY, acknowledging...

Official Appointments

I am pleased to announce that the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has recently made the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City:...

Monday Morning Memo — 11 September 2023

Decree of Appointments The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City: PRIESTS REVEREND MONSIGNOR GREGORY...

Monday Morning Memo — 4 September, 2023

Happy Labor Day! The Chancery office is closed today in observation of the Labor Day holiday. The prayer below is from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and is published online at this link....

Seminarians 2023-2024

Please find the Seminarian Directory for the Diocese of Jefferson City below. Inquiries about seminarians can be sent to: followme@diojeffcity.org. Theology IVMr. Christopher HoffmannHome Parish: St. Vincent de Paul (Sedalia)Seminary: Pontifical College Josephinum (PCJ)Birthdate: May...

Monday Morning Memo — 28 August, 2023

Podcast: The Four Pillars of Stewardship — Formation Click here to listen to the latest Podcast from the Diocese of Jefferson City which is focused on the topic of formation. Our formation as Catholic stewards...

Decree Instituting Diocesan Instruction on Transparency in Fundraising

Click here to read the Instruction on Transparency in Fundraising policy. Click here to read an overview and FAQ regarding the Instruction on Transparency in Fundraising policy. According to canon 222 §1 of the Code...

STEWARDSHIP

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10)

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VOCATIONS

All Christians are called to service by virtue of their baptism. The call to priesthood and religious life is heard at various ages and circumstances of life; God’s call is often incarnated through the words, example, and support of others.

Help us to awaken the call within those called to ordination or vowed religious life.