House Republican lawmakers discussed repealing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act on Wednesday after hearing testimony alleging the law has been weaponized against pro-life protesters. The FACE Act, which has been federal law for 30 years, imposes...
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Wishing You a Blessed Christmas and New Year
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and joyous Christmas and New Year! This will be the last MCC Weekly Update of 2024; we'll return in the new year with the first edition of 2025 on Friday, January 4th. We send our sincere appreciation for your faithful...
MCC debunks myths about the pagan origins of Christmas
On Wednesday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the Missouri Catholic Conference, participated in a Facebook livestream, hosted by Erick Chinchilla, Pastoral Ministry Assistant for the Diocese of Jefferson City. They talked for over 40 minutes...
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Thursday, Catholics celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a feast day that dates back to the 16th century. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, unborn children, and the New Evangelization. Large, lively celebrations of her feast day are...
Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
As part of ongoing and broader efforts to counter antisemitism across society, American Jewish Committee (AJC), in partnership with the USCCB Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, released Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition. This groundbreaking...
Archdiocese Mass Attendance Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year
Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of St. Louis increased for the fourth year straight in 2024, according to a report from the Archdiocesan Office of Pastoral Planning. Mass attendance counts were conducted over three weekends in October at 140 parishes and worship...
Nativity Scene to be Displayed in MO Capitol Rotunda
This Christmas Season, the Missouri Nativity Scene Committee will display a nativity scene in the Missouri Capitol building and outside on the South Lawn steps in honor of the birth of Christ. The nativity scene will be displayed in the rotunda of the Missouri State...
Celebrating Feast Days
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is observed on December 6. It is the feast day of the 4th-century bishop Nicholas of Myra, who has a reputation as a bringer of gifts. Nicholas is most well-known in the West. His connection to the American character...
Sen. Hawley Demands FBI, DOJ Retain Records of Pro-Life Prosecutions, Catholic Investigation
On Tuesday, Josh Hawley, Republican U.S. Senator for Missouri, warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) not to destroy any records related to the investigation of traditionalist Catholics or the convictions of pro-life...
Carlos Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis is the first millennial to be canonized as a saint. He will be canonized on Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 am local time in St. Peter’s Square. Carlo had a great devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and was convinced that the evidence of...