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573-635-9127, ext. 235
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573-635-9127, ext. 238
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Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
Los adultos quieren mantener a los niños seguros y saludables durante el brote de coronavirus, pero también es importante cuidar su salud emocional.
The Knights of Columbus is carefully monitoring the coronavirus situation and its impact on the Order. Since the virus is spread by personal contact, containment efforts stress social distancing by restricting travel, meetings and other gatherings.
St. Andrew Rosary Garden in Tipton
“A hundred little voices. One and two at a time.”That’s how Virginia Johnson Shetler described the dedication of the Rosary Garden outside St. Andrew Church in Tipton.Older and younger students…
Medical students advised to recognize the power of the faith they hold
Second-year medical student Brent Cunningham addressed his fellow seekers of healing knowledge who were gathered in Mary Immaculate Church. “Welcome to the first of many,” said Mr. Cunningham, organizer of…
Pastoral planning process: a time of discernment, discovery
This Advent, many Catholics throughout our diocese will be participating in a four-session program called “A Steward’s Way.” We’ll be meeting in small groups in our parishes (and others will…
“It starts with showing up,” stated Deacon Berendzen, coordinator for Columbia Catholic Hospital Ministry. “Just being present is often more important than what we say or do,” he said. “Being…
Ecumenical community Thanksgiving services
In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28), many local ministerial alliances organize ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services in the days leading up…
Catholic communicator gives thanks for the gift of adoption
“I am adopted.” Jill Alberti has uttered those three simple words, overflowing with awe and gratitude, hundreds of times. “Those words mean my biological mom chose life!” said Mrs. Alberti,…
Loose Creek parishioners share “Voices from the Past”
Pauline Bescheinen was excited to attend Immaculate Conception parish’s second “Voices from the Past” cemetery tour. It brought back happy memories of friends and neighbors for the lifelong Loose Creek…
Gratitude is the foundation for “A Steward’s Way” study series
While studying Pope Francis’s “Joy of the Gospel,” LeAnn Korsmeyer was struck by his notion that church buildings should never be sterile places. “A church is better when it’s a…
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