Bishop McKnight’s message in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this day, as we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I ask that we recognize the best way we can strengthen our communities, our nation, our church, is by working together to ensure every human being is treated with dignity. As Dr. King wrote in Letters from Birmingham Jail,…
Official appointments
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight makes the following appointments: Reverend Alexander Gabriel from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon and Our Lady of Snows Parish in Mary’s Home, to pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Tipton and Annunciation Parish in California, effective Jan. 28, 2020.Reverend Callistus C. Okoroji from pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in…
Bishop McKnight’s response to decision by SSM Health, MU Health Care to end exclusive negotiations
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has issued the following statement on the decision by SSM Health and MU Health Care to end exclusive negotiations by allowing their Letter of Intent (LOI) to transfer ownership of SSM Health’s ministries in Jefferson City and Mexico, Mo. to expire, effective January 7, 2020. “Today’s announcement by SSM Health and…
Fr. Tolton Catholic High School announces search for executive leadership
COLUMBIA – Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has announced the engagement of Partners in Mission to assist in identifying and hiring leadership for Fr. Augustine Tolton Regional Catholic High School. The search is being conducted while the school is undergoing a VISION 2020 strategic planning process. Gwen Roche, the school’s principal, announced her decision today not…