Diocesan Announcements
January 12, 2026
As we continue our journey of faith together, we are grateful for the many ways God is at work throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City. Explore the opportunities ahead for prayer, renewal, and community life, and discover how the Lord may be inviting you to grow more deeply in faith.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2026
The Diocese of Jefferson City invites you to begin the new year by growing in faith and community through a variety of upcoming events and ministry opportunities. January highlights include marriage enrichment, leadership formation, women’s ministry gatherings, youth and young adult events, and more. We look forward to welcoming you as we continue our shared journey in Christ.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2025
Upcoming Events Eventos en Español Employment Opportunities Special Collection Christmas Special Collection Materials The diocesan Christmas Special Collection is an opportunity to show our support for our diocesan seminarians…
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Parish News
Stay connected with our parish by enjoying these latest news items
Father Vacca’s Thank You!
It has been a wonderful four years here serving St Anthony Parish and the Diocese of Jefferson City. Thank you for all the wonderful well-wishes, cards, and gifts you’ve given…
Town Hall Meeting
Over a month ago, we promoted an online survey for our Diocese of Jefferson City. A number of people filled out the survey. Now we are holding town hall meetings…
PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD
This October a Synod meeting will be held in Rome for the worldwide church. Each country and region around the world has been preparing for it over the last year…
TRANSITIONS
4 years ago I came from the Wichita Diocese to serve on loan to the Jefferson City Diocese. Now my Bishop, the bishop of Wichita, wants me back in Kansas…
CATHEDRAL REDEDICATION
On May 5th, the Cathedral for the Diocese of Jefferson City will be rededicated after being closed down for a year of renovation work. SIRCAL Construction has overseen work to…
ST. JOHN VIANNEY – Patron Saint of Priests
Bishop McKnight and 25 priests of the Jefferson City Diocese just returned from two weeks in France. They went on pilgrimage to Ars where St John Vianney was the pastor…
COMMUNION CUP RESUMES
This weekend we are resuming distribution of Holy Communion by the cup. Covid forced us to cease using the communion cups, but now we can end this last covid protocol. …
St. Patrick’s Day — Decree of Dispensation Offered
Celebrating Catholics are encouraged to observe a suggested alternate penance The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight has issued a decree dispensing the faithful from the obligation of abstinence from meat on…