Who We Serve
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City serves the spiritual and temporal needs of people living in the center/northeast quadrant of the state of Missouri. In these 38 counties are more than 80,000 Catholics who worship, pray, serve and celebrate their faith in God every day!
Message From the Bishop
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! The Eucharist (Christ’s thanksgiving) is the source and summit of the Christian life, and it is the unifying theme for our diocese. May you find inspiration within this site to become more engaged in the life of the Catholic Church here in the Diocese of Jefferson City! Welcome!
2 December 2019
Bishop's messages December 13 is the 50th anniversary of Pope Francis' priestly ordination. Please remember him in your liturgies that...
St. Andrew Rosary Garden in Tipton
“A hundred little voices. One and two at a time.”That’s how Virginia Johnson Shetler described the dedication of the Rosary...
25 November 2019
Bishop's messages May everyone be blessed with a Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude. The Chancery will be closed on...
Medical students advised to recognize the power of the faith they hold
Second-year medical student Brent Cunningham addressed his fellow seekers of healing knowledge who were gathered in Mary Immaculate Church.“Welcome to...
Pastoral planning process: a time of discernment, discovery
This Advent, many Catholics throughout our diocese will be participating in a four-session program called “A Steward’s Way.”We’ll be meeting...
Columbia Catholic Hospital Ministry
“It starts with showing up,” stated Deacon Berendzen, coordinator for Columbia Catholic Hospital Ministry.“Just being present is often more important...
Ecumenical community Thanksgiving services
In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28), many local ministerial alliances...
Catholic communicator gives thanks for the gift of adoption
“I am adopted.”Jill Alberti has uttered those three simple words, overflowing with awe and gratitude, hundreds of times.“Those words mean...
