Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast

Earlier this year, Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City. In this episode, we introduce Fr. Hoffmann as he begins his priestly service in our diocese. Learn about how he began to hear God's call as a university student, and how seminary helped him discern his vocation.We also invite everyone to join us at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Dec. 7 a

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 God's gifts. This series is designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Cathol

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 God's gifts. This series is designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Cath

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 God's gifts. This series is designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Cathol

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 of God's gifts. This series is designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Ca

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 and Kathleen Lavery of the Missouri Catholic Conference for speaking with us for this episode.

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 Christ. In this month’s podcast, we give you a glimpse inside the life of a retired priest and a retired religious sister in our diocese — an

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 sex couples. It has also led to some confusion.Three days after the document came out, Bishop Shawn McKnight took a few moments to share his per

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 their support of this collection — which is one of only three special collections held in our diocese each year. For this month's podcast, we are

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, Bishop McKnight discusses what he learned about the long-lasting impact of war, and how our Church can work to heal these wounds and help