Diocesan Announcements
May 11, 2026
In today’s memo, you’ll find the following:
Message from Bishop O’Donnell
Important Collection Deadlines
Ways to Serve
And Much More!
May 4, 2026
As we begin this first week of May, a month dedicated in a special way to the Blessed Mother, we are invited to renew our commitment to prayer, service, and care for one another. This week’s Monday Morning Memo includes important Safe Environment reminders, along with opportunities for formation, events, and resources across the Diocese of Jefferson City. May these offerings support you in your ministry and strengthen our shared mission to serve God’s people with faith and integrity
Read MoreApril 27, 2026
In this edition, you’ll find upcoming diocesan events, the Midwest March for Life, the National Day of Prayer at the Capitol, and a variety of parish and ministry gatherings. We also highlight formation opportunities such as the School of Leaders, workshops, and retreats designed to support ongoing leadership and spiritual growth.
Additionally, there are important reminders for parish bookkeepers regarding upcoming collection deadlines, along with ways to serve and engage through Catholic Charities and other diocesan initiatives.
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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…