The Catholic Missourian Contacts
Editor
Jay Nies
573-635-9127, ext. 235
Associate Editor/Advertising Coordinator
Kelly Martin
573-635-9127, ext. 238
Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
Extraordinary Mission Month: Everyone is a Missioner
Pope Francis has proclaimed October to be an “Extraordinary Mission Month.” It’s the 100th anniversary of a teaching that propelled the Church to think creatively about her missionary call. The…
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After consultation with the Very Reverend Deans, the Presbyteral Council and other advisors, I hereby decree that the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Jefferson City shall be celebrated…
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Father Rolando Montes believes growing up in the island nation of Cuba has helped make him a better Catholic. “It taught me something that I still try to live: Do…
Read MoreCatholic Charities works with all, for all who are in need
You don’t have to be Catholic to get help from Catholic Charities. “Some people hear the name and think, ‘If I’m not Catholic, I’m not able to receive help,” said…
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From France to Texas to points throughout the Jefferson City diocese, the 150-year history of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) continues to echo along the paths…
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The preparation for my ad limina visit to the Holy See is well under way. In July, I submitted to Rome a 137-page report, which covers the activity of the…
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Bishop McKnight held aloft the chalice containing the Most Precious Blood of Christ. Reflected on its side were four of the five men the bishop had just raised to the…
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The people of this diocese are being called to stop, take stock of the abundant array of God’s gifts, and respond in gratitude by committing to serve Him while caring…
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Public Square Rosary services, sponsored by members of a national Catholic organization known as America Needs Fatima (www.americaneedsfatima.org), will include about 25,000 rallies that will take place all across the…
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“Jesus, we’re not worthy ever, to receive You here today. Say the word, denying never. Make us pure again, we pray.” Plaintive stanzas of contrition and thanksgiving envelop the altar…
Read MoreThe Catholic Missourian serves as the official newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City. With a circulation of 28,200 and 26 issues each year, we get the Good News circulated!
The newspaper welcomes photo and written submissions on Catholic topics of regional interest. We are always looking for parish correspondents (see our submission form below) to alert us about local news and events that people throughout the diocese would enjoy reading.
The deadline for story submissions and editorial content to the print edition of The Catholic Missourian is three weeks prior to the publication date.