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John Whiteley, former priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City, has been dismissed from the clerical state by Pope Francis. Whiteley was removed from ministry in 1991 following accusations of…
Read More24 February 2025 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…
Read MorePlease join us in praying for Fr. Michael Penn, a priest of our diocese, who passed away on February 14. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11…
Read More17 February 2025 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…
Read More10 February 2025 I am announcing that the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has recently made the following appointment: PRIESTS From the Office of the Chancellor,…
Read More3 February 2025 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…
Read MoreEnglish: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight The people entrust our elected leaders with the responsibility to enact policies that promote the safety and well-being of all. Securing our nation’s…
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English: English: By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to overcoming social divisions through nonviolence and love. In a fractured world,…
Read MoreResults of the 2022-2024 Attendance Counts Click here to download this report. Since at least 2000, parishes in the Diocese of Jefferson City have used Mass attendance counts as a…
Read MoreOn December 18, 2024, Fr. Ignazio Medina, a retired priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City, was sentenced to three months in federal prison and to pay a $7,500 fine. Fr.…
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