Archive for February 2023
27 February, 2023
Bishop McKnight has issued a decree dispensing the faithful from the obligation of abstinence from meat on the Memorial of St. Patrick, March 17. Plus learn about the 2% envelopes that will soon arrive at parishes across the diocese.
Read MoreDispensation for St. Patrick’s Day
For those who wish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has approved a dispensation permitting Catholics in our diocese to consume meat on March 17. Bishop McKnight encourages…
Read MoreDecree of dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day
Dispensing the Faithful from the Obligation of Abstinence on the Memorial of St. Patrick Whereas, Catholics in the United States are required to observe abstinence from meat on each Friday…
Read MoreDecree of appointment
Having accepted the resignation of the Very Reverend Louis Nelen as Dean of the See City Deanery, effective 16 February 2023, and after having consulted a number of priests in…
Read MoreOfficial appointments
As Chancellor I am pleased to announce that the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has recently made the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral…
Read More20 February, 2023
The pieces are falling into place for the upcoming rededication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph as artisans install resplendent new mosaics. This Monday Morning Memo also has several important resources as we begin Lent this Wednesday.
Read More13 February 2023
Bishop McKnight has set May 5 as the date for the Rite of Rededication at our Cathedral of St. Joseph. See the announcement in this week’s Monday Morning Memo.
In addition, learn about how our diocese is helping with the earthquake relief effort in Turkey and Syria.
Read MoreLenten regulations and admonitions for 2023
As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Catholic Church calls all Catholics to a deeper spirit of penance, fasting, almsgiving and prayer, “which express conversion in relation to oneself, to God, and to others” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 1434 and 1969).
Read MoreDiocese of Jefferson City contributes to earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria
On behalf of all Catholics in our region, the Diocese of Jefferson City is sending $10,000 to the Earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. “The Diocese of Jefferson City…
Read MoreWelcome Home to the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Rite of Rededication set for May 5
Celebration marks the completion of major renovation and expansion. Public invited to May 7 open house. JEFFERSON CITY — The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has…
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