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December 8, 2025

This week’s memo highlights key events, ministry opportunities, diocesan updates, and important resources for parishes and families. Explore what’s happening across the Diocese of Jefferson City and stay connected to the faith-filled work taking place in our community.

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December 1, 2025

As we begin the month of December and enter more fully into the spirit of Advent, our diocese is preparing for a season filled with prayer, formation, and community. In this week’s memo, you’ll find important updates on Safe Environment compliance, upcoming liturgical resources, parish events, formation programs, and other announcements. May this Advent season bring renewal, hope, and peace.

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November 24, 2025

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, we take time to recognize the blessings within our diocesan community. In this edition, you’ll find updates on diocesan appointments, safe environment reminders, Advent and Christmas preparations, Jubilee resources, upcoming events, and current employment opportunities.

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November 17, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, discover ways to give thanks, serve, and grow in faith. This edition highlights the first-ever Digital Experience with Pope Leo XIV at NCYC, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, retreats, and diocesan resources

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Fr. Bill Appointed Dean of North Deanery

Bishop McKnight was pleased to announce during the 100th year celebration at St. Mary's that Fr.Bill Peckman has been appointed Dean of the North Deanery effective immediately. He will assume many new responsibilities and will be relying on all of us to keep our parishes vibrant and active.

100th Anniversary Celebration for St. Mary's

What could be more beautiful than a sanctuary awash in muted blue and sun-swept gold ... century-old floors, pews and woodwork made new ... and saint-inspired artwork selected to draw once-separate communities closer together?

How about a church full of people of all ages, families with babies and young children, visitors from near and far with lasting ties to the community, and a collective spirit of collaboration, lifelong formation and sacrificial ardor?

“Your parish community is a living, breathing center of charity and mercy, which stands as a beautiful reminder of the presence of God among us,” Bishop W. Shawn Mc­Knight told the people of St. Mary Parish in Shelbina.  Click here to read more.