Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast

There have been many stories in the national media recently about our Church and its role in immigration into the United States. For this episode, we explore this topic from the perspective of what's happening here in the Diocese of Jefferson City with help from Marissa Flores Madden, Director of Family Immigration Services at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.

The Diocese of Jefferson City is embarking on a Sacred Music Consultation — a time to reflect on the music of our Catholic liturgies. In this podcast episode, we reflect on the core questions we face in this Sacred Music Consultation with help from Msgr. Rick Hilgartner, the pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville, Maryland. He previously led the National Association of Pasto

The Diocese of Jefferson City is embarking on a Sacred Music Consultation — a time to reflect on the music of our Catholic liturgies. In this podcast episode, we reflect on the core questions we face in this Sacred Music Consultation with help from Teresa Pitt Green. Teresa is an abuse survivor who lives in Albany, New York. She advocates for other survivors of abuse, and helps m

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

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