June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025
New
College of Consultors to meet, select temporary administrator
The Most Reverend Shawn McKnight has been installed as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. Read about the installation in The Catholic Missourian.
Now, a temporary administrator must be chosen to lead the Diocese of Jefferson City until we have a new bishop. The duty of selecting an administrator falls to the diocesan College of Consultors. The consultors plan to meet today in Jefferson City to determine who will serve as administrator.
The College of Consultors is comprised of:
- Very Reverend Brad T. Berhorst
- Very Reverend Christopher L. Cordes
- Reverend Monsignor David D. Cox
- Very Reverend Jason T. Doke
- Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Higley
- Reverend Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki
- Very Reverend P. Gregory Oligschlaeger
- Very Reverend R. William Peckman
An announcement will be posted on the diocesan website soon after the administrator has been elected.
About the administrator
The diocesan administrator will serve as the leader of the diocese until a new Bishop of Jefferson City is appointed by the Holy Father and takes canonical possession of the diocese. The diocesan administrator can fully govern the diocese and make all necessary decisions to safeguard it while awaiting the appointment of a new bishop.
He is, however, bound by the principle: sede vacante, nihil innovetur, “When the see is vacant, nothing is to be altered.” This means that he will be obligated to carry out all existing diocesan laws and policies, which he will not be empowered to change.
When will we have a new bishop?
There is no official timeline for the selection of a new bishop. Once Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new bishop to lead the Diocese of Jefferson City, and he has accepted, the announcement will be published in the daily Vatican Bulletin. This could happen at any time. However, in recent similar situations, it has taken several months for a new bishop to be named.
What happens to the policies implemented under our former bishop?
The departure of a bishop does not nullify his policies. Clergy, religious, staff, and the faithful are expected to continue to work to fulfill the requirements that have been put in place in the diocese.
Continuing this week
Temporary Chancery office closure
The Chancery office continues to be closed due to work on the building's heating and cooling system.
Currently, we expect sections of the building to reopen over a two- to four-week period.
Chancery staff will be working remotely during this time.
Please continue to contact staff members for assistance as you would normally. The main Chancery phone line (573-635-9127) will remain operational, though you will have the opportunity to dial staff extensions directly prior to speaking with the receptionist. We encourage you to do so.
For your convenience, we are providing this one-page list of contact information for staff members who typically work in the Chancery office to ensure you can reach the person you need to contact.
Click here to download this resource.
Thank you for your patience during this time!
New
Save the Date - July Parish Secretaries' Workshop
Due to ongoing renovations at the Chancery building, the next quarterly Parish Secretaries' workshop will be held in July instead of June this year. This workshop will be hosted in-person, as well as via Zoom on July 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pastors/Administrators are welcome and encouraged to attend.
We are allocating more time for this workshop to provide in-depth presentations on topics relating to your role as Parish Secretary. Many topics have been covered over the last few years, but we want to know:
- What topics would be most helpful to you?
- What topics should we revisit, or go into more detail?
- What questions do you have?
This is a great opportunity for networking with other parish staff from around the diocese! Please let us know your topic requests and questions by emailing Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org.
Reminder
June 7: Join us for Ordination Mass
Diocesan Choir for Diaconate Ordination
All singers from parish music ministries are invited to join the Diocesan Choir for the Diaconate Ordination on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. Warm-ups will take place at 9 a.m. on that same day in the Cathedral. Rehearsal will be on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. If you are interested in singing or have any questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Meagher, Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, andrew.m@cathedraljc.org.
New
Fr. Tolton Pilgrimage for Youth
Jubilee resources
Discovering God's hope during a Year of Jubilee
This holy year invites the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope. As we embark on this year of Jubilee, there will be numerous opportunities to experience grace, including by participating in special Jubilee Masses or joining a pilgrimage.
There are several new materials available to parishes, including branded assets, promotional materials, a pilgrimage passport and other handouts for parishioners. Please help us promote these unique opportunities throughout the year!
We encourage you to get started with our parish guide to the 2025 Jubilee Year. This guide includes information on how you can get involved as a parish, what resources are available, and ideas for creating Jubilee events at your parish.
This folder will be updated with resources throughout the year. Please continue to check the Monday Morning Memo for new updates!
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Jubilee by visiting: https://diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year/
Reminder
Help promote our P23 Camp
Camp P23 is an overnight summer camp for junior high boys that pulls from Psalm 23 in looking at Christ and his priests through the identity of a shepherd.
Over 3 days/2 nights at this outdoor-focused experience, campers join small groups led by seminarians and participate in games, prayer, and activities that promote openness to the priestly vocation.
Please help us promote this camp in your parish! A promotional toolkit is now available at this link. This kit includes an 8.5x11" flyer, postcard, bulletin graphics and social media graphics and videos.
Thank you for sharing!
Reminder
Youth Opportunities
- Updated Camp flyers, bulletin and social media announcements are now available. Click here to access the new materials and please use these resources to help spread the word about camp for those going into 6-12th grade and volunteer opportunities for high school and adults. Registration is now live at https://diojeffcity.org/
youth-camps/ - Camp Registration for summer 2025 is now live! https://diojeffcity.org/
youth-camps/ To access advertisements that can be used on social media or bulletins immediately click here: https://drive.google.com/ drive/folders/ 1L78R9KwTQGsx1GvFqDeWwVEMnCS9X YIJ?usp=drive_link We will be adding more resources for advertisement in the coming weeks. - Totus Tuus has 2 available spots for parishes for this next summer: 2 spots for June 15-20. If your parish is interested, please register here: https://diojeffcity.
org/totus-tuus-parish- registration/
Seeking Summer Camp Missionaries
We are still searching for 3-4 young men to serve as summer camp/Totus Tuus missionaries this summer!
New
Organ recital
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City is hosting an organ recital by renowned musician Ken Cowan. This dedicatory recital celebrates the completion of the new organ at the Cathedral.
Buzard Pipe Organ Builders is sponsoring the concert.
The recital will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20. No registration is needed. The recital will be followed by a reception in Cana Hall.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Meagher, Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, andrew.m@cathedraljc.
Reminder
New
Attention all Cursillistas
Calling ALL Cursillistas!
Please join us Sunday, June 8 for the Men's Weekend Clausura at Tolton High School chapel. The 4th Dayers will meet at 4pm with the Clausura beginning at 4:30pm. Please come to welcome our newest Cursillistas!
Mark your calendars for July 13 for the Postcursillo Ultreya which also will be held at Tolton High School at 2pm. For more information, contact your parish rep, ________________ (fill in your name and contact info)
FOR JUNE 14-15 bulletin:
Calling ALL Cursillistas!
Please join us, Sunday, June 15 for the Women's Weekend Clausura at Tolton High School chapel. The 4th Dayers will meet at 4pm with the Clausura beginning at 4:30pm. Please come to welcome our newest Cursillistas!
Mark your calendars for July 13 for the Postcursillo Ultreya which also will be held at Tolton High School at 2pm. For more information, contact your parish rep, ______________________( fill in your name and contact info)
Post Cursillo Ultreya
All Cursillistas are invited to attend the Post-Weekend Ultreya, Sunday, July 13 at Tolton Catholic High School from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. We will gather together with the most recent attendees on the Cursillo Weekends. Let us join together to visit with each other and share in the glory of God and the Holy Spirit in our lives as we hear a meaningful witness from one of our members. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information contact: Beth Ann Keener, beth4j@outlook.com, 573-268-5400
News
New
Pray with us
Note: May is the last monthly prayer intention we will publish from Bishop McKnight. More information is coming soon about future monthly prayer intentions.
Bishop McKnight's May Prayer Intention
Bishop McKnight's prayer intention will be published at this link every month for easy access.
For all vocations, and especially for those who will be ordained this year. That they may be strengthened by the grace of the Holy Spirit and remain faithful to the call of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
Por todas las vocaciones, especialmente por quienes serán ordenados este año. Que sean fortalecidos por la gracia del Espíritu Santo y permanezcan fieles al llamado de Cristo. Roguemos al Señor.
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