Public Health Concerns

Updating Health and Hygiene Practices

May 14, 2021

Bishop McKnight has issued a new decree governing the liturgical and pastoral activities of the parishes of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The substance of the decree will be effective…

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Preparing for June 1

May 11, 2021
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Bishop McKnight has issued a decree dated May 7 and going into effect June 1 regarding the next phase in our Church’s response to the pandemic. From June 1 on,…

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COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance

January 15, 2021
El Greco: Christ heals the blind man.

The State of Missouri is well under way with efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for residents. Providing vaccinations to the public at such a scale during these times is no…

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Diocesan Prayer to Immaculate Heart of Mary for Protection from the Coronavirus

January 15, 2021

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, we entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross, you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.Patroness of the Diocese…

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Winter Entrance Protocol Begins November 29

November 20, 2020
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This past week our annual backflow valve inspection took place. These valves are required for facilities connected to a central water supply. This ensures that a low pressure event on…

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Bishop McKnight extends pandemic protocols to 11/27/2020

August 29, 2020

Updated instructions regarding the pastoral practices in time of pandemic Bishop McKnight has issued a decree to go into effect on September 12. The decree extends the dispensation from attending…

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The coming school year

July 11, 2020

Hello, All My Friends in Christ! Our parish commissions have spent innumerable hours developing, with your input, a pastoral plan that builds up our current community, expands our efforts to…

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Providing for Worship

June 26, 2020
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One feature of the Eucharist is its deceptive simplicity. In form, matter, and personnel, it seems that the Mass requires little. Liturgists have identified this aspect of the Roman Rite…

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Continuing Vigilance and Generosity of Spirit

June 19, 2020
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In Governor Parson’s executive order lifting statewide health restrictions on June 16, and Bishop McKnight’s subsequent response to the executive order, local leadership has been called upon to assume a…

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Decreto Nuevo del Obisbo McKnight de 15 Junio 2020

June 17, 2020

DECRETO: Sobre las actividades pastorales en la diócesis de Jefferson City Tras la Declaración del Gobernador que levanta las restricciones estatales para la pandemia COVID-19 Nuestra Señora del Lago está…

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