This podcast episode focuses on service. It's the final in a new four-part series about the four pillars of Catholic stewardship. In this series, we hear from clergy and lay people from across our diocese about what it means to be stewards of G...

This podcast episode focuses on formation. It's the third in a new four-part series about the four pillars of Catholic stewardship. In this series, we hear from clergy and lay people from across our diocese about what it means to be stewards of...

This podcast episode focuses on prayer. It's the second in a new four-part series about the four pillars of Catholic stewardship. In this series, we hear from clergy and lay people from across our diocese about what it means to be stewards of G...

This podcast episode focuses on hospitality. It's the first in a new four-part series about the four pillars of Catholic stewardship. In this series, we hear from clergy and lay people from across our diocese about what it means to be stewards ...

On Nov. 5, Missourians will vote on Amendment 3, which would legalize abortion in our state. In this episode, we explore what's contained in Amendment 3 and what it would mean for women and unborn children in Missouri. Thanks to Jamie Morris an...

This Easter, the Diocese of Jefferson City will have a special collection to benefit retired priests and religious. This important collection helps us give back to those who have dedicated their lives to sharing the good news of the Risen Chris...

On December 18, the Holy See’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a declaration called Fiducia Supplicans.This document is related to blessings — and it has attracted much attention for how it describes blessings of same s...

As we celebrate Christmas this year, parishes across our diocese will hold a special collection to support seminarian education and infirm priests in our diocese.These are both very important needs, and we thank everyone in advance for t...

As our world endures a time of conflict and war, how can we — as Catholics — help to bring about peace? The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, recently participated in a peace forum in Korea and Japan. In this episode, B...

Service is a public expression of our faith. It’s how we express our belief in God and live out Jesus’s teachings. In this month’s podcast, we conclude our discussion with Fr. Stephen Jones about the Four Pillars of Stewardship — focusing ...

Our formation as Catholic stewards requires both an education of the mind and a conversion of the heart. In this month’s podcast, we continue our discussion with Fr. Stephen Jones about the Four Pillars of Stewardship — focusing on the concept ...

Prayer is how we grow our relationship with God and orient ourselves as stewards of God's gifts. In this month's podcast, we continue our discussion with Fr. Stephen Jones about the Four Pillars of Stewardship — focusing on the concept of praye...

How does the idea of hospitality relate to us as Catholics? In this month’s podcast, Fr. Stephen Jones describes how hospitality is central to how we live as stewards of God’s gifts. Fr. Jones also shares steps we can all take as we seek to dem...

This Easter, the Diocese of Jefferson City will have a special collection to benefit retired priests and religious. This important collection helps us give back to those who have dedicated their lives to sharing the good news of the Risen Chris...

On Christmas Day — as we were home celebrating with our families and friends — Bishop Shawn McKnight and a small delegation from the Diocese of Jefferson City were boarding an airplane. Two days later, the travelers arrived in the Archdiocese o...

This Lent, our friends at Catholic Charities invite you to journey with their staff through the Mercy Moments reflections, hosted by Catholic Charities staff member and DOJ Accredited Representative, Marissa Flores Madden. You can find their po...

This month, Catholics in our diocese — and around the world — mourned the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. While most of us knew the former pope by reading his work or by watching him on video, some people in our diocese were lucky enough t...

Are there really 12 days of Christmas? Was Jesus actually born in a stable? Why do we place presents under the tree?As we prepare ourselves for Christmas, students at Mary Immaculate Parish School and Helias Catholic High School shared ...

The Diocese of Jefferson City is launching a new podcast! In our first episode, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight reflects on our stewardship of nature and the role of hunters in our society. Bishop McKnight offers a prayer for safety and a ...