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March 2, 2026

This week’s Monday Morning Memo includes important Safe Environment reminders, upcoming diocesan events, formation opportunities, and resources to support your parish and ministry. Stay connected with what’s happening across the Diocese of Jefferson City as we continue our Lenten journey together.

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February 23, 2026

This week’s memo includes updates on various diocesan activities, resources for Lent, upcoming events, and numerous opportunities for prayer and faith formation throughout the diocese

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February 16, 2026

Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell has appointed Cassandra Atchison as the new Executive Director of Communications for the Diocese of Jefferson City. This week’s memo includes updates on various diocesan activities, resources for preparing for Lent, upcoming events, and numerous opportunities for prayer and faith formation throughout the diocese

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Parish News

Stay connected with our parish by enjoying these latest news items

Leadership Roundtable

By Helen Osman | February 14, 2019

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…

Ending the culture of clericalism

By Helen Osman | January 25, 2019

By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Click here to see a video of Bishop McKnight and Chancery staff members leading a Rosary for healing and protection for people affected by sexual abuse.…

Fr. Tolton Catholic HS receives million-dollar gift

By Helen Osman | January 22, 2019

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…

The dignity of human life and the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By Helen Osman | January 21, 2019

Bishop Shawn McKnight Last week I celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with pilgrims from our diocese as they began their trip for the March for Life.  I…

Sedalia’s Sacred Heart Catholic School to benefit from million dollar gift to Diocese

By Helen Osman | January 18, 2019

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,…

Diocese of Jefferson City updates list of credibly accused clergy; adds two names, changes status of one priest

By Helen Osman | December 16, 2018

JEFFERSON CITY – Catholics in the Diocese of Jefferson City have received an updated list of 35  priests and religious brothers credibly accused and/or removed from ministry in the diocese. The…

Statement on updated list of credibly accused

By rcampbell | December 15, 2018

By Bishop Shawn McKnight We want to provide care for those who have been harmed On November 8 I provided to the people of our Diocese and the public a…

Bishops’ meeting in Baltimore left much work to be done

By rcampbell | November 15, 2018

PDF version for printing By Bishop Shawn McKnight The November General Assembly of Bishops in Baltimore was a difficult but perhaps unavoidable experience for us to move forward as a…