Bishop Edward M. Rice, therefore, decrees that on Fri., March 17, 2023, all Catholics of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, no matter where they may be, are, by his authority, dispensed from the obligation (can. 87 $1).

Bishop Edward M. Rice, therefore, decrees that on Fri., March 17, 2023, all Catholics of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, no matter where they may be, are, by his authority, dispensed from the obligation (can. 87 $1).
Bishop Edward M. Rice and the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Deacon Rob Huff, recently hosted the annual two Fall Faculty Meetings under the banner of “Our Faith, Our Future.”
Photo by Getty Images, Illustration by Grace Tamburro October 7 is the First Friday of the month, traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This month, October 7 is also the Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Heart stresses her maternal love for each one...
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The readings from this reflection: 2Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 2Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 Naaman Healed in the Jordan River (Getty Images) It is an exciting story in the fifth chapter of Second Kings: the healing of...
Photo by Jomarc Nicolai Cala on Unsplash Written by Bishop Edward M. Rice David Carollo, Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima USA, recorded an increase in rosary sales since The Atlantic magazine published an article in August that attempted to link...
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time The readings from this reflection: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7, 8-10; 1Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Getty Images The emphasis of riches and wealth in the Gospel account of Luke is overwhelmingly obvious to any reader of the Gospel. As in...
During the national three-year Eucharistic Revival, The Very Rev. Shoby Chettiyath, V.G., the diocesan Vicar General, will write a series of articles exploring the various Eucharistic Miracles of the World. A companion for readers in this series is, “The Eucharistic...
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The readings from this reflection: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1Timothy 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 GettyImages If we are looking for a theme that runs throughout the readings on this Sunday, we can find it proclaimed in...
St. Mary Catholic School, Joplin by Dean Curtis Come, And You Will See Column written by Bishop Edward M. Rice On Mon., Sept. 5, we celebrate the civil holiday of Labor Day, the traditional ending of the summer season. Those with children will be back to following the...
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The readings from this reflection: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1,2; Heb 12:5-7,11-13; Lk 13:22-30 GettyImages At some point in time, most of us will be asked the question: “Have you been saved?” This question may be asked of us by a...