January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026
Diocesan Marriage Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2026 Diocesan Marriage Retreat! Join us March 13-14, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Our retreat will be led by two inspiring couples from the Marianist Retreat Center. Childcare will be available.
Cursillo School of Leaders
The Cursillo School of Leaders second semester starts on January 10, 2026. The location is at Flanagan Hall, OLL parish in Columbia, MO. Social time begins right after the 8AM Mass, with the program starting at 9:10AM. Ron Dunn will present on the “Role of Cursillo Leaders,” followed by Mike Hentges’s presentation on “Temptations of Leadership and Pitfalls of Leaders.” We hope you can join us for this enjoyable and faith-filled morning as we all grow closer to Christ and work to do His work. The program will conclude with a visit to the Blessed Sacrament at 11AM.
Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry
We sincerely appreciate the time you’ve spent with us at previous Women’s Ministry events. Your presence, prayers, and openness made those gatherings truly meaningful—and we would love to invite you to join us again!
This January, the Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry will once again be 'On the Move,' traveling to different parishes across the diocese for an evening of faith, fellowship, and encouragement. Finding Joy: Living in the Spirit.
Join us as Shelley Pichler shares an inspiring message on how the Holy Spirit leads us toward deeper joy, peace, and purpose. Together, we’ll reflect on God’s presence in our daily lives and the joy that flows from living in communion with Him.
January Dates & Locations
- Jan 22 – St. Mary Parish, Shelbina
- Jan 23 – St. Joseph Parish, Westphalia
- Jan 29 – St. Brendan’s School, Mexico
- Jan 30 – SVdP Parish, Sedalia
6:30–8:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Whether you come alone, bring a friend, or gather a group from your parish, we would be honored to have you with us.
Register here:
https://diojeffcity.org/
Link for flyers https://drive.google.
Thank you for being part of our Women’s Ministry community. We hope to see you again soon as we continue this journey of faith—together.
With joy and gratitude,
Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry
Women's Ministry Newsletter
2026 is here, and we have a lot in store for you! Make sure to register for our upcoming event at the end of this month. We also have new books, prayers, and speakers lined up for 2026.
https://diojeffcity.
Happy New Year from all of us in the office to you!
Missouri Catholic Summit 2026
Missouri Catholic Summit (MCS) is a large gathering of Catholic young adults, ages 18-25, from across Missouri. The summit is a day dedicated to celebrating the Christian life and fostering fellowship among faithful young adults. Participants grow together in a warm and lively environment through inspiring talks by esteemed speakers, reflection, and prayer. Please invite young people in your community to join us for the MO Catholic Summit 2026 on February 28, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, MO!
Registration for Diocesan Summer Camps 2026 opens January 31st
he Diocese of Jefferson City holds Summer Camps for incoming middle schoolers and high schoolers. These week-long, faith-based camps provide young people with adventure, fun, and community. Registration for incoming 6th-12th graders for Summer Camps will open January 31st, 2026.
DREYM Winter Workshop January 15th and 17th
The Office of Religious Education, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry will host a Winter Workshop for DREs, Youth Ministers, and parish faith formation leaders on Thursday, January 15th, and Saturday, January 17th (the same workshop will be offered twice). Join us as we expand our knowledge, build community, and share resources to support parish ministry!
March For Life
Monday Morning Memo and Event Submissions
Please send your submissions to toswald@diojeffcity.org by noon on Thursday to be included in the following Monday's memo.
If you would like to have an event featured in the "Events" section of the Monday Morning Memo and added to the Diocesan calendar, please use this link https://diojeffcity.org/event-listing/ . The event link can also be found on the Communications page of the diocesan website.
Let us Pray
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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