Archive for February 2020
What you can do to stay healthy in flu season
Know the facts. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Take everyday actions to stay healthy. Cover your nose and mouth with a…
Read MoreLiturgy and illness
UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020: These protocols have been replaced by a new decree of Bishop McKnight’s.
Read MorePrayers of the Faithful in times of illness
For those who are suffering in the current outbreak of sickness that they might be healed, and for the happy repose of all who have died from this sickness in…
Read MoreSuggested announcements regarding response to public health concerns
These are suggested announcements to be used at the beginning of Mass. Pastors should adapt as is appropriate for their parish’s pastoral needs. During this cold and flu season all…
Read MoreFr. Tolton Catholic High School receives multi-million-dollar gifts to eliminate debt
Donations will allow the school to focus on enriching curriculum COLUMBIA – A $6.2 million dollar debt has been eliminated from the balance sheet of the Fr. Augustine Tolton Regional…
Read More24 February 2020
Merry Monday! That’s what some Catholics call the Monday before Ash Wednesday. Today’s Monday Morning Memo has special information for Chrism Mass and other events associated with Lent and Holy Week, and beyond! So pour that coffee and read on!
Read MoreAdding “Distributed Content” from the diocese to your parish website.
The Annual Lenten Regulations and Admonitions, provided by Fr. Daniel Merz, Chair of the Liturgical Commission, were distributed this week in the Monday Morning Memo, but parishes using the WordPress…
Read More17 February 2020
Bishop’s messages I am grateful to the many pastors, members of our parish pastoral councils and small group coordinators who attended our launch of the diocesan pastoral planning process this…
Read MoreFather Stephen Jones appointed diocesan director of stewardship
Kenya Fuemmeler appointed president and principal of Helias Catholic High School Former Helias Catholic High School president will serve entire diocese in new role JEFFERSON CITY – Bishop W. Shawn…
Read More10 February 2020
Bishop’s messages I am grateful to the many pastors, members of our parish pastoral councils and small group coordinators who attended our launch of the diocesan pastoral planning process on…
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