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!
Fr. Secrist sees his diocesan role with pipe organs as a chance to promote beauty, fellowship
Mozart proclaims the organ to be the “King of Instruments,” but it actually works more like a parliament. It reigns...
Missouri Knights to fund local evangelization programs through revamped R.I.B. program
A venerable institution that has helped thousands learn more about their faith is taking an even bigger step into Missouri’s...
11 November 2019
Bishop's messages The bishops of the United States are meeting this week. You can find the meeting agenda and watch...
St. Anthony in Camdenton opens new cemetery, columbarium
Jack Martin was steadfast in advocating for a proper resting place for deceased members of St. Anthony parish in Camdenton....
Encounter with Rolla parishioner helps bring closure to fallen firefighter’s family
A seemingly random encounter more than 1,300 miles from home allowed Dave Clifton to share a man’s last words with...
Weekly Wrap 11.8.2019
Thank You! Thank you for your patience and readership of the Weekly Wrap. The last weeks of October presented several...
Kimie Bax helping to bolster diocese’s commitment to priest wellness
People on commercial flights are told that in an emergency, adults should put their own oxygen mask on before helping...
Quick Reference for Parish Website Administrators: Key Takeaways from Onboarding
As common and frequently asked questions arise, I'll be addressing them in posts on this website, conveniently collected at this...
