ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the Diocese of Jefferson City
20 March 2023
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, join us in prayer as we complete our novena.
We also share a statement from Bishop McKnight in support of our brothers and sisters in Hermann who are mourning following a tragedy in their community.
In joyful news, this week we will bless the new bells that will soon ring out from our Cathedral of St. Joseph. Learn all about the bells — and read many other important updates — in this week’s Monday Morning Memo.
13 March, 2023
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s election to the papacy, read Bishop McKnight’s statement in honor of this anniversary.
We are also invited to continue a novena in honor of St. Joseph leading up to the March 20 solemnity.
Plus, this week’s edition of the Monday Morning Memo includes details about the upcoming Easter Special Collection.
6 March, 2023
Read the latest issue of the Catholic Missourian and see what’s on the agenda for the next Parish Secretaries’ Workshop. We also share a report with information to help you reduce work-related injuries.
Reserved – Diocesan Priestly Ordination Date
The first Saturday of each June, beginning June 5, 2021, is reserved for priestly ordination celebrations in the Jefferson City Diocese at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 10:00 am.
Seminarian Formation and Priest Retirement Collection (Assessed)
To form and educate diocesan seminarians (candidates for priesthood) and clergy and to provide for the retirement needs of retired diocesan priests who offered their lives in priestly ministry and…
Reserved – Diocesan Priestly Ordination Date
The first Saturday of each June, beginning June 5, 2021, is reserved for priestly ordination celebrations in the Jefferson City Diocese at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 10:00 am.
Feeding with more than food: Leah’s Story
When Leah* visited the Catholic Charities Food Pantry for the first time, she was greeted by staff and invited to the Welcome Center to set up her pantry membership. “When…
Naming a great need: Catholic Charities Counseling Services
Finding professional counseling services that honor and incorporate a client’s faith journey is a bit like finding buried treasure. Catholic Charities desires to make these services widely available to communities in their service areas.
Searching for help, finding blessings: Carlos’s Story
What does providing care and creating hope look like for someone seeking help from Catholic Charities? For two families in Sedalia, it was a year-long journey through addiction recovery rooted in professional care, community support, and prayer.
City of Refuge partners with Catholic Charities
to provide temporary administrative “hub” amidst office closure
COLUMBIA, MO. After sustaining water damage that caused the temporary closure of its Columbia location at 1240 E. Brown School Road, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has found…
Leadership roles sharpen vision for services at Catholic Charities
Media Contact: Ashley Wiskirchen | Director of Communications | awiskirchen@cccnmo.org JEFFERSON CITY, MO. As Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) continues to grow service reach across the 38 counties…
Supporting Disaster Response in the wake of Hurricane Ian
As we see photos and videos of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian, we know there are many in our diocese who hope to help with disaster relief efforts. As…
Catholic Charities increases footprint with new office location in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MO. Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has relocated its Columbia offices from 916 Bernadette Drive to 1240 E. Brown School Road and will be again open to…