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!
OFFICIAL DECREE: Clergy appointments
These appointments are effective October 13, 2019. The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments:-Catholic Missourian Find the...
14 October 2019
Bishop's messages Last week we published an updated Reporting Protocols Relating to Allegations of Abuse or Neglect. This updated policy...
Rosary Rallies for Fatima anniversary
Public Square Rosary services, sponsored by members of a national Catholic organization known as America Needs Fatima (www.americaneedsfatima.org), will include...
Polka Mass tradition continues at St. George in Hermann
“Jesus, we’re not worthy ever, to receive You here today. Say the word, denying never. Make us pure again, we...
Weekly Wrap 10.11.19
Principals Meeting: October 15 Principals please see the attached agenda for the principals meeting on Tuesday, October 15. Thanks to...
Newly formed St. Vincent de Paul parish in Pettis County
One parish with three places of worship. That is what the former Sacred Heart and St. Patrick parishes in Sedalia...
A new culture of Catholic leadership
The Diocese of Jefferson City was highlighted in this recent column by Kim Smolik, CEO of Leadership Roundtable. "Bishop McKnight...
