A time of rebirth, renewal and rededication to our church and faith Thank you to everyone who joined us for the rededication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph! It was…

This week, the Diocese of Jefferson City will rededicate and reopen the Cathedral of St. Joseph following an extensive renovation and expansion. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration.

Read today’s Monday Morning Memo for information about how to access the livestream of the Vespers and Mass of Rededication. 

The Diocese of Jefferson City has concluded a church trial involving mismanagement of funds by a former pastor. A panel of three judges constituted within the Tribunal of Jefferson City has found Father Ignazio Medina guilty of “abuse of ecclesiastical power” due to financial misconduct while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville.

A limited number of seats are available for the Mass of Rededication at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. Anyone in the Diocese of Jefferson City is welcome to RSVP for these remaining seats using the link provided in this week’s Monday Morning Memo.

As we continue our celebration of Easter, read the latest updates from the Diocese of Jefferson City and learn about upcoming events.

As we journey through Holy Week, read about the work to install a new crucifix at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Plus, help us share a new podcast that highlights the importance of our upcoming Easter Special Collection.

These and many more updates are included in this week’s Monday Morning Memo!

See highlights and photos from the blessing of the new bells for the Cathedral of St. Joseph and learn about the May 4 CathedralGLOW event for families, youth and young adults. Plus don’t forget that this is the last week to apply for the William H. (Bill) Simon Scholarship and the John L. Warack Scholarship.

Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, join us in prayer as we complete our novena.

We also share a statement from Bishop McKnight in support of our brothers and sisters in Hermann who are mourning following a tragedy in their community.

In joyful news, this week we will bless the new bells that will soon ring out from our Cathedral of St. Joseph. Learn all about the bells — and read many other important updates — in this week’s Monday Morning Memo.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s election to the papacy, read Bishop McKnight’s statement in honor of this anniversary.

We are also invited to continue a novena in honor of St. Joseph leading up to the March 20 solemnity.

Plus, this week’s edition of the Monday Morning Memo includes details about the upcoming Easter Special Collection.

Read the latest issue of the Catholic Missourian and see what’s on the agenda for the next Parish Secretaries’ Workshop. We also share a report with information to help you reduce work-related injuries.

Bishop McKnight has issued a decree dispensing the faithful from the obligation of abstinence from meat on the Memorial of St. Patrick, March 17. Plus learn about the 2% envelopes that will soon arrive at parishes across the diocese.

The pieces are falling into place for the upcoming rededication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph as artisans install resplendent new mosaics. This Monday Morning Memo also has several important resources as we begin Lent this Wednesday.