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!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Proceeds benefit Patient Care Services at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary is hosting an Ice Cream...
Columbia writer, composer is ACP Song of the Year finalist
"The Liturgy is the source and summit of the faith life of the Church, so whatever we do in the...
Affirming the bishops’ commitment
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight I am returning to our Diocese believing the bishops of the United States have done the...
Why are we doing that?: How data is informing our decision making.
BY HELEN OSMAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Some companies tout they are “data driven.” I prefer the term “data informed.” Knowing...
People affected by tornadoes benefit from a Folk Lenten project
"They were truly touched by the notes the kids put in the kits … the love!” A Lenten project at...
Helias principal appointed interim superintendent for Catholic schools; national search underway for new superintendent
JEFFERSON CITY -- Bishop Shawn McKnight, bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City, has appointed Ms. Kenya Fuemmeler as interim superintendent...
June 10, 2019
In this issue: Bishop’s messages Father Charles D. Pardee, age 64, passed to his eternal reward peacefully on the afternoon...
Father Charles D. Pardee dies June 9
Father Charles D. Pardee, age 64, passed to his eternal reward peacefully on the afternoon of Pentecost Sunday, June 9,...
