Pope Francis said he is preparing a new document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, set for release in September, as part of ongoing celebrations marking 350th anniversary of the first apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Pope Francis...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that will block migrants from claiming asylum at the Southern Border. Under this provision, authorities will quickly deport or send back to Mexico migrants who cross the border illegally without...
Rep. Ben Baker’s Daughter and Son-in-law Killed in Haiti
The daughter and son-in-law of Neosho Representative Ben Baker were killed last week after being attacked by gangs in Haiti. Davy and Natalie Lloyd joined the nonprofit Christian ministry Missions In Haiti after they were married in June 2022. The Lloyd’s, along with...
Columbia Couple Receives Papal Honors
A Columbia couple are only the second and third recipients in the Diocese of Jefferson City’s history to receive the prestigious Knight of Pope St. Sylvester and Dame of Pope St. Sylvester award. Michael and Cheryl Kelly received the honors from Bishop Shawn McKnight...
MCC Participates in Spanish-Speaking Podcast to Discuss Immigration and Hispanic Ministry
Last week, our Hispanic Outreach Manager, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, was invited to participate in an episode of “A Call to Justice”, the podcast of the Mercy Conference and Retreat Center. The conversation, which took place fully in Spanish, revolved around the...
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
We celebrate this week the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This feast honors Jesus Christ, really, truly, and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine. As Pope Francis has said: “Every year the...






