McAuley Catholic High School inducts new members to honor societies
Joplin MOMcAuley Catholic High School, Joplin, recently inducted new members to its honor societies. Congratulations to these distinguished students: Read more
Source: The-Mirror
McAuley FBLA Chapter: Gold Level Chapter of the Year
Joplin MO
Eagle project to benefit parish
‘Dreamers’ visit diocesan religious
Springfield MO
Immigration central focus of gathering
At the invitation of Bp. Edward Rice, Sisters from the different congregations across the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau gathered on Feb. 16-17 at Holy Trinity Parish in Springfield. The evening meal on Friday and social were provided by the Knights of Columbus Council #9533. This was the first opportunity for sisters to meet, greet, and get to know each other from East to the West in the diocese at one event. Normally, a gathering is held in Springfield and another gathering in Cape Girardeau. The event led to the discovery of new friends and finding out first-hand the happenings and ministries being undertaken in the different areas where religious sisters serve. Read more
Catholic Man Night held in Springfield
Springfield MO
Over 125 men of all ages gathered the evening of March 22 for the first-ever Southwest Missouri Catholic Man Night held in the gymnasium of St. Agnes Catholic School. Mass celebrated by Bp. Edward Rice in St. Agnes Cathedral opened the event, concelebrated by several area priests and attending deacons. A meal followed in the St. Agnes gym, which included remarks from Bp. Rice on the roles and responsibilities of Catholic men. Keith Nanneman, Grand Knight of St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Council #13682, closed the event with a presentation about the nature of the “Catholic Man Night” program and the next steps necessary in order to keep the event going in the Springfield area.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri named Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Springfield MO
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year (large), at the Southwest Missouri Non-Profit Excellence Awards ceremony held March 1. Three awards were presented in this category based on the size of the organization. The other two finalists included Convoy of Hope and Great Circle. Read more
What is Your Passion?
By: J.B. Kelly West Plains MODiocese celebrates 25th annual youth conference
Hundreds of teenage youth from across southern Missouri gathered in the West Plains Civic Center the weekend of March 23-25 to celebrate and participate in the 25th Annual Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC). Coordinated this year by the youth of St. Ann Parish in Carthage, the conference focused on the thematic question, “What is Your Passion?”
Featured Catholic speaker and musician Sean Forrest along with Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, served as the conference keynote presenters. Read more
Social service agencies come together at Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’
Springfield MO
Now in its 10th year, the annual Springfield Good Friday Way of the Cross was held at noon, on March 30, at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge on historic Commercial Street. Several dozen gathered to pray and highlight the command of Jesus to love and serve.
“The Cross was carried from station-to-station by the various agencies engaged in assisting the poor and needy in the area,” said Sr. Francis Wessel, SSND, who helped coordinate the 2018 event. “Though initiated by the Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, the 10-year tradition is interdenominational and bilingual, and it engages various community personnel who meet a variety of needs for children and adults in our community.” Read more
As Easter people, Alleluia is our song
By: Bishop Edward M. Rice
The Church invites all her members to glory in the 50 days of Easter. To that end, may I suggest that we continue some of our spiritual practices into the Easter Season? Did you attend an additional Mass during the week throughout Lent? Why not continue that practice during the 50 days of Easter? Did you pray more, maybe focusing on the Scriptures, the rosary, or participate in Eucharistic Adoration? Why stop that practice during the Easter Season? Did you turn off the TV or another “screen” and focus on reading a spiritual book or relating to actual people face-to-face? That would be a great activity to continue during the Easter Season. And, if you did none of the things I’ve just mentioned, why not try one? By doing this you will make the 50 days of the Easter Season a special time of grace. I am privileged to pray for all of you daily and I certainly continue to pray that the Lord will bless you and your families in a special way during the Easter Season! Read more
MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say
By: Kevin Jones Washington DC
Bells rang out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 50th anniversary of his assassination April 4, and Catholic bishops say it is a time for Christians to ask God what they need to do to counter racism.
“The moment is also an opportunity for us to pause and reflect individually on what we are doing to build the culture of love, respect, and peace to which the Gospel calls us and to also ask ourselves how we seek to help our brothers and sisters still suffering under the weight of racism,” the bishops said. Read more
