Making Connections
By Archbishop Shawn McKnight Today, we mourn for our Holy Father, Pope Francis. As we mourn, let us reflect on this remarkable chapter in the life of our Church —…
As members of the Body of Christ, each of us receives a unique mission from God — a special calling that shapes how we live — and all the charisms…
English: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight When we sing together in the liturgy, the Holy Spirit moves among us. Liturgical singing is an act of faith that resonates deeply…
English: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight The Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope invites all of us into a season of renewal, a time to embrace the hope that…
The following Making Connections column was originally given as a homily by the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, during the Ordination Mass of Fr. Gregory Clever…
English: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight The act of voting is an expression of faith. When we make our choices this Election Day, we are empowered in that moment…
English: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight The Catholic standpoint on life is grounded in a simple truth — that all human beings are made in the image and likeness…
Pastoral LetterMost Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D.Bishop of Jefferson City Shaping our Future Together: Parishes on Mission Together as Communities of the Beatitudes To the laity, members of institutes of…
English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight English: During a recent trip to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), I visited a cemetery located high on a hill overlooking a river…
Though we have different roles, responsibilities, gifts and talents, our diversity is a strength for our unity: all of us have a role to play in the mission of the Church, and all of us are called to have a mutual respect for one another.