Leadership Roundtable
Dear Friends in Christ and Partners in Ministry, Bishop McKnight has, in consultation with both lay and ordained diocesan leaders, decided that the time is right for us to get an Assessment of the current functional state of the diocesan chancery and the diocese. This Assessment will be conducted with the help of an experienced…
Fr. Tolton Catholic HS receives million-dollar gift
COLUMBIA — Bishop Shawn McKnight, bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City, announced Jan. 22, 2019, that an anonymous donor has given one million dollars to Fr. Tolton Catholic High School to assist in its debt relief. The donor’s intention is that the gift will inspire other friends of the school to support the school’s…
Sedalia’s Sacred Heart Catholic School to benefit from million dollar gift to Diocese
SEDALIA – Sacred Heart Catholic School will benefit from an anonymous donation of one million dollars to be used in tuition assistance. Bishop Shawn McKnight made the announcement Jan. 18, 2019 at a Mass at Sacred Heart Parish. “This endowment, given to the Diocese of Jefferson City, will enable families in Sedalia to provide an…
Father Mark Porterfield placed on administrative leave
JEFFERSON CITY — The Diocese of Jefferson City has received an allegation of inappropriate behavior by Father Mark Porterfield, pastor of St. Martin Parish and judicial vicar for the diocese. While the allegation does not involve a minor, it does fall within the protocol of the diocese for clergy conduct and requires further consultation and investigation.…
20th Annual Paul Prost Memorial Golf Tournament (Columbia)
September 20 @ 11:30 am
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The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church Pilgrimage (Laurie)
September 25 @ 8:30 am
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