Archive for August 2019
Center for mercy and charity to open in Jefferson City as part of Catholic Church’s social services
JEFFERSON CITY – A health and social services center for the Diocese of Jefferson City will find a home in a former Catholic seminary building, following an agreement of terms…
Read MoreAug. 26, 2019
Bishop’s messages Monthly Prayer Intention Please be so kind as to make this a part of your group and private prayer. Please add this intention to your parish bulletins and…
Read MoreBishop McKnight joins CMD board of directors
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has joined the Center for Ministry Development’s (CMD) board of directors to serve as bishop liaison. CMD (www.cmdnet.org) is a nonprofit, Catholic organization that promotes the…
Read MoreRay Hentges to Show-Me State Games athletes: ‘Stay active’
Ray Hentges didn’t just talk to local families about staying active as a lifelong pursuit. He showed them. Mr. Hentges spoke briefly at the opening of the Jefferson City torch-running…
Read MoreCouple’s gift sparks savings, learning opportunities in Sedalia
A Sedalia couple believes their investment in Catholic education will still be paying dividends long after the kindergarteners at Sacred Heart School (SHS) have children of their own. Sacred Heart…
Read MoreRain damage leads to renewed space in St. Clement School
School had been out for the summer for several weeks when the rainstorms hit. No one was around to notice that the lower level of St. Clement School in St.…
Read MoreAug. 19, 2019
Bishop’s messages Please use this bulletin announcement and graphic to promote the Missouri Catholic Conference’s Annual Assembly, which will be Oct. 5 in Jefferson City. You can find more information…
Read MoreSchool project brings greater unity to Columbia parishes
Construction worker Bill Myers gently hoisted the crucifix into place over the new entrance to Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School (OLLIS) in Columbia. “Lift high the cross!” called out…
Read MoreU.S. bishops’ conference acquires translation of Psalms and Canticles from Conception Abbey
King David first sang of striving for almost-good-enough before letting his aspirations soar toward perfection. That evolution is one of many subtle nuances to be restored in the latest translation…
Read MoreFirst-time Catholic school teachers eager to help young people grow in faith, knowledge
Donna Raymond attended St. Andrew School in Tipton. So did her three youngest children. Now she’s back to teach art. “This is a great school,” she said, “and I feel…
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