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Archbishop Rozanski Testifies on Bill to End Death Penalty
A Missouri House bill to abolish the death penalty finally...
Pope Appoints Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.
Pope Leo appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to...
Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Revoke FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley announced on Wednesday that he has...
Pope Mourns Priest Killed in Lebanon by Israeli Military
Pope Leo XIV mourned the death of a Lebanese Maronite...
Vice President JD Vance Says He Could Have Spoken “More Carefully” About the Church’s Position on Immigration
U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that he could have...
How a Catholic Invented the Filet-O-Fish
The Filet-O-Fish is one of McDonald’s most successful sandwiches and...
2026 Parish Fish Fries
Lent is not only a sacred season of preparing our...
Respect for Life Posts
Archbishop Rozanski Testifies on Bill to End Death Penalty
A Missouri House bill to abolish the death penalty finally...
Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Revoke FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley announced on Wednesday that he has...
MO House Passes Bill Banning Gender Transition Surgeries on Minors
The Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would permanently bar...
House Hears Bills on Age Verification for Adult Websites
On Tuesday, the Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Children...
Missouri House Passes Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
The House on Thursday passed its first bill of the...
USCCB Applauds Policy to Expand Restrictions on Foreign Assistance for Abortion-related Activities
This week, the U.S. Department of State officially published three rules expanding...
Missouri Abortion Lawsuit Concludes
This week, the ten-day trial over Missouri’s abortion regulations concluded...
Catholic Leaders Urge Calm in Minneapolis
Catholic leaders are calling for calm, restraint, and respect for...
March for Life 2026 is Today!
Thousands of people are converging on Capitol Hill in Washington,...
Trump Administration Ends Use of Human Fetal Tissue from Abortions in NIH-Supported Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on Thursday a...
Polling Indicates Majority of Americans Support Abortion Limits
Results of a recent poll show that 67% of Americans...
USCCB Action Alert – Protect Pregnant Students and Their Children
In the midst of Congress deliberations in Washington D.C., the...
Winter Weather and Warming Centers
Ahead of hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State...
Trial Begins on Constitutionality of Missouri’s Abortion Regulations
The trial to determine the fate of Missouri’s abortion regulations...
SCOTUS Hears Argument on Transgender Athlete Bans
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether to...
MLK Model of Justice Honoree Says Justice is About Standing up for All
The St. Louis Review recently featured a story about a Nerinx Hall...
Planned Parenthood Closes Rolla Facility
Planned Parenthood in Rolla has closed its brick-and-mortar location and...
“9 Days for Life” To Unite Hundreds of Thousands in Prayer for the Protection of Life
Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,”...
House Passes Bill to Extend Health Care Subsidies, Pro-Life Groups Tell Republicans that Hyde Amendment Is “Non-Negotiable”
On Tuesday, amid congressional negotiations to extend health care subsidies...
Inmate Given Award for Saving Infant’s Life at Vandalia Prison
An inmate at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional...
Appeals Court Allows Federal Funding Cuts to Planned Parenthood
On Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled that the federal...
U.S. Executions Rise in 2025 Amid Shifting Public Opinion
While U.S. public opinion is shifting against the use of...
Physician-Assisted Suicide Access Expanded in 2025
In 2025, multiple states across the U.S. took steps to...
U.S. House Passes Defense Bill Stripped of IVF Provision
The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without...
Poll Reveals Most U.S. Catholics Support Death Penalty and Broad-scale Deportations
A recent study published by EWTN and RealClear Opinion Research...
Missouri Appeals Court Rewrites Amendment 3 Ballot Language
On Thursday, Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals rewrote the...
Major Pornography Website Suspends Service in MO
Citing recent restrictions on online sexual content made by the...
Catholics Form Death Penalty Coalition Amidst Execution Surge
In 2024, there were 25 people executed in the United...
AG Hanaway Files New Challenge To FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway this week asked a federal...
Pregnancy Centers Provided Over $452M in Assistance to Families in 2024
The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) released its 2025 National Pregnancy Center...
SCOTUS Allows Policy to Require Biological Sex on Passports
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld...
Catholic Charities Expands Veterans Program with New Federal Funding
As we paused on Veterans Day to honor and thank...
‘Every Execution Should Be Stopped’: How U.S. Bishops Work to Save Prisoners on Death Row
Bishops in multiple U.S. states are leading efforts to spare...
Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments
The U.S. Bishops this week responded to the Trump Administration’s...
Lance Shockley Executed
At 6 p.m. on October 14, 2025, the state of...
Missouri Appeals Court Rules Against AG, Allows Abortions to Continue
The Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that abortion...
Shockley Execution Set to Occur Tuesday
Less than one week remains before the scheduled execution of...
Cole County Judge Upholds Second Revised Ballot Language for Amendment 3
A Cole County Judge this week approved the Summary Statement...
AG Subpoenas Planned Parenthood for Patient Abortion Records
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has subpoenaed Planned Parenthood Great...
USCCB: FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory”
“It is jarring and contradictory that, at the same time...
Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Exhortation Urges Christians to Care for the Poor, Sick, and Migrants
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV issued the first Apostolic Exhortation...
Respect Life Month Begins Amidst Looming MO Execution
October 1 marks the first day of Respect Life Month....
49th Annual Respect Life Conference Tomorrow: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
Tomorrow, the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St....
Report Exposes that Abortion Pill Complications are Underreported
National Right to Life has released a new report, Missed,...
Over 60 Congolese Christians Killed in Islamic Terror Attack
At least 64 people have been killed in a brutal...
U.S. Bishops Submit Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Protect Women’s Sports
Last week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Baby Found in Safe Haven Box in O’Fallon
A newborn infant was anonymously left in the O’Fallon Fire...
49th Annual Respect Life Conference: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
On Saturday, October 4, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
Prison Nursery Offers Moms Healing, Hope, and Redemption
The latest issue of the Missouri Catholic Conference’s Messenger and podcast, MCC from...
Judge Orders Rewrite of Summary and Fair Ballot Language of Amendment 3
A judge last Friday ordered the Secretary of State to...
49th Annual Respect Life Conference: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
On Saturday, October 4, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
Public Support for Assisted Suicide Decreases
A new Lifeway Research study reports that 51% of respondents...
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot at Utah College Event
Charlie Kirk, the founder of conservative activist organization Turning Point...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
Latest MCC Podcast: Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Fight against the Death Penalty
The Missouri Catholic Conference’s Legislative Counsel, Curt Wichmer, recently met...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Addresses Faith, Abortion, and the Court’s Role in New Memoir
Next week, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett will launch...
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire during the opening...
Hearing Held on Lawsuit to Block a Vote on Pro-Life Ballot Measure
A Cole County judge heard arguments on Wednesday on whether...
HHS Warns States to Remove “Gender Ideology” from School Curricula
President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Pope sets Aug. 22 as Day to Pray and Fast for Peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe today (Aug. 22)...
Podcast: Immigration Through a Catholic Lens
Recently, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager at the MCC,...
Missouri Supreme Court Declines AG’s Request to Reinstate Abortion Restrictions, Sends Case to Appeals Court
In a 7-0 ruling Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court refused...
USCCB: Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion
“The women and men who served our country, to defend...
Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart, Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the use of...
Pope Leo Commends Work of Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus held its 143rd Supreme Convention in...
Total US Birth Rate Drops to New Historic Low
Amid declining birthrates in the United States, proponents of Catholic...
Prayer for the End of Taxpayer Funding of the Abortion Industry
Recently, Planned Parenthood and other big abortion businesses were banned...
North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto on Bill Protecting Parental Rights, Women and Children
On Tuesday, North Carolina legislators voted to override Democratic Governor...
World Day Against Human Trafficking: Over 50 Million People Exploited
July 30 marks the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking...
World’s Most Premature Baby Celebrates First Birthday
An Iowa baby has moved up the point of viability....
Missouri Sues Planned Parenthood for Misleading Women About the Risks of Abortion Pills
On July 23, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire as Gaza Catholic Parish Attacked
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his calls for “an immediate...
Abortions in Ireland up 300% since 2018 Referendum
The Irish Department of Health statistics reported 10,852 abortions in...
Mexican Government Projects Pro-abortion Imagery onto Mexico City’s Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Mexico City, one of the largest in...
Governor Kehoe Signs Legislation Protecting Missouri’s Most Vulnerable, Expanding School Choice
Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 121 into law Wednesday...
Jackson County Judge Once Again Strikes Down Missouri’s Abortion Ban and Safety Regulations
A Jackson County judge on July 3 once again blocked...
Judge Says Government Must Keep Funding Planned Parenthood Despite Medicaid Cutoff
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the government’s effort to...
HJR 73 Will Appear on the 2026 Ballot as Amendment 3
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has certified HJR 73...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Heads Back to U.S. House After Senate Narrowly Approves
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating President Donald...
Missouri Schedules First Execution of 2025
On June 24th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that States Can Bar Planned Parenthood from Receiving Public Funds
The United States Supreme Court this week ruled that a...
Bishop Zaidan Urges Ardent Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
As tension and hostilities between Israel and Iran increase, Bishop...
Bishop Thomas Urges Catholics to Advocate for Life on Anniversary of Dobbs
June 24, 2025 will mark the three year anniversary of...
SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Procedures for Minors
In a crucial decision, the Supreme Court of the United...
UN Report Flags Global ‘Fertility Crisis’, Pushes for Increased Access to Contraception, Abortion, and Dismantling Traditional ‘Gender Roles’
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) issued a report analyzing...
Messenger: The Affliction of Pornography
The largest consumers of pornography are 12 to 17-year-old boys....
USCCB Congressional Action Alert
In the midst of Congress’ budget deliberations in Washington D.C.,...
Missouri Supreme Court Leaves Abortion Ban in Place, For Now
The Missouri Supreme Court on May 27 overturned a pair...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning passed its...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Catholic Organizations Assisting in Tornado Efforts in St. Louis
On Friday, May 16, an EF3 tornado touched down in...
Senate Republicans Pass HJR 73, Sending Pro-Life Measure to Missouri Voters
Missouri voters will have the opportunity to add health and...
Planned Parenthood’s Latest Annual Report Shows Abortions at All-Time High
On Mother’s Day 2025, Planned Parenthood released its 2023-2024 annual...
USCCB to Combat Increased Societal Acceptance of Pornography
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 41% of Americans deemed...
General Assembly Sends Pro-life Bills to Governor
The General Assembly this week truly agreed and finally passed...
Former MCC Executive Director Passes Away
Former Missouri Catholic Conference Executive Director and General Counsel Louis DeFeo,...
Thousands Attend Midwest March for Life
While the threat of rain and thunderstorms kept some people...
Missouri Parental Consent Laws Challenged by Amendment 3 Lawsuit
A group that directs minors on how to obtain abortions...
Senate Committee Votes “Do Pass” on Pro-Life Joint Resolution
On Wednesday morning, the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and...
Midwest March for Life Next Week
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
MO Attorney General Enacts Age Verification for Pornography Websites
Through authority granted by the Missouri Consumer Protection Statute, Missouri...
House Committee Hears and Advances New Bill to Replace Amendment 3
Missouri House Republicans this week advanced their newest proposal to...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Defunding Planned Parenthood
The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments...
House Passes Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
The House on Thursday passed a MCC-supported bill aimed at...
Planned Parenthood States Amendment 3 Provides a Right to Transport Minors Out of State for Abortions without Parental Consent
On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a press...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
AG Bailey Issues Cease and Desist Against Planned Parenthood
On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a Cease...
House Passes Expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes
The House on Wednesday third read and passed legislation to...
Attorney General Bailey Issues Notice of Intent to Serve Cease and Desist Order Against Planned Parenthood
On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a notice...
USCCB Publishes Resource Addressing IVF
Since President Trump signed an executive order to study how to...
Senate Committee Considers Bills to Remove Tax on Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products
The Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee this week heard...
Abortions to Resume in Missouri After Judge Blocks Licensing Requirements
A Missouri judge last Friday blocked a licensing requirement for...
Executive Order on IVF
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order that asked for a...
House Committee Passes through Anti-Pornography Bill
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass”...
House Committee Holds Hearing on “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act”
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Health and Mental Health...
Missouri Women’s Prison Nursery Opens through Bipartisan Support
After three years of planning and retrofitting, the women’s prison...
National Marriage Week
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World...
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
“Human trafficking is not only a serious crime—it is a...
Trump Signs Orders Restoring Protections for Preborn Children, Restricting Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors
President Trump has signed two executive orders prohibiting the use...
Prayers for Victims of D.C. Plane Crash
Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of the victims...
March for Life 2025 is Today!
Thousands of pro-life Americans are converging on Washington D.C.’s National...
USCCB Issues Statement on Executive Orders Signed by President Trump
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th...
Trump Pardons Pro-Life Activists
In keeping with a promise he made during the presidential...
Senate Democrats Filibuster Born Alive Act
Every Democrat in the U.S Senate on Wednesday voted against...
Remembering Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Martin...
Thomas More Society Petitions Trump to Pardon Pro-Life Activists
The Thomas More Society Catholic law firm is formally petitioning...
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Includes Hostage Release
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, a hostage and ceasefire...
No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on...
Abortion Group Trains Pharmacists to Dispense Abortion Pills
Catholic News Agency reported this week on a pilot program recently launched in...
Missouri Judge Strikes Down Abortion Ban but Abortions Still on Hold
A Missouri judge on December 20 temporarily struck down several...
Governor Parson Grants Pardons and Commutations
Closing out the final pending clemency petitions of his administration,...
Terror Attack in New Orleans
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers Wednesday morning...
Congress Considers FACE Act Repeal
House Republican lawmakers discussed repealing the Freedom of Access to...
Planned Parenthood Holds Off Resuming Abortions as They Await Court Ruling
Amendment 3, which will allow abortions in the state, went...
British Government Permanently Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care in...
Euthanasia Now Accounts for 1 in 20 Deaths in Canada
This week, Canada’s health department published its “Fifth Annual Report...
Sen. Hawley Demands FBI, DOJ Retain Records of Pro-Life Prosecutions, Catholic Investigation
On Tuesday, Josh Hawley, Republican U.S. Senator for Missouri, warned...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday, December 2 marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Christopher Collings Executed
At 6 p.m. on December 3, 2024, the state of...
Two Weeks until Christopher Collings’s Execution
Less than two weeks remain before the scheduled execution of...
Christopher Collings Execution Upcoming
In August, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution of...
Parishioner Delivers Emergency Aid to Area Affected by Hurricane
“If you feel the need to do something and you...
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3
Missouri voters this week approved Amendment 3, the so-called Right...
Bishops Encourage Catholics to Vote No on Amendment 3
On the ballot on Tuesday will be the pro-abortion Amendment...
Missouri Bishops Urge Prayer to Defeat Amendment 3
Missouri Bishops are urging the faithful to pray and fast...
Doctor Concealed Tax-funded Puberty Blocker Study After it Did Not Show Mental Health Benefits
In an article in Catholic News Agency, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy,...
Missouri Bishops Urge Voters to Oppose Amendment 3
The Missouri Bishops this week issued a statement urging Catholics...
MCC Messenger Explains the Dangers of Amendment 3
The MCC Messenger will be in diocesan newspapers over the...
MCC Gives Talk on Amendment 3 for Spanish-speaking Catholics
On Thursday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Italy Expands Surrogacy Ban to Citizens Abroad
The Italian Senate of the Republic on Wednesday passed a...
Amendment 3 Podcast
Curt Wichmer, Legislative Analyst at the MCC, recently spoke with...
World Day Against the Death Penalty
On October 10th, we commemorated World Day Against the Death...
Scientists Sue Publisher for Retracting Studies Showing Dangers of Abortion Pill
In an article by the Catholic News Agency, a group...
USCCB Celebrates Respect Life Month
Each year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Marcellus Williams Executed
At 6 p.m. on September 24, 2024, the state of...
Additional Amendment 3 Resources
With just over 5 weeks until the general election, it...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life”
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
Marcellus Williams to be Executed on Tuesday
With the court’s rejection of his innocence claim, Marcellus Williams...
Doctor Says Abortion Pills and Medical Negligence Killed Georgia Woman, Not Pro-Life Laws
The website ProPublica this week issued a report that claimed...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules that Pro-abortion Amendment Will Remain on Ballot
On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a proposed...
Court of Appeals Rejects Williams’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life”
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
New MCC Podcast Features Gabriel’s Retreat
Shawna DuBois, founder and Executive Director of Gabriel’s Retreat, talks about...
Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri....
Pro-life Advocates Sue to Have Amendment 3 Removed from Ballot
Pro-life legislators and activists last Thursday filed a lawsuit asking...
Court of Appeals Tries Williams’ Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
Amendment 3 Materials/Guidelines for Churches
We invite you to check out the revamped MCC abortion...
Abortion Proponents Sue to Remove “Fair Ballot Language”
On August 13, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft approved...
Missouri Now Requires Proof of Surgery to Change Gender on IDs
On Monday, the Missouri Department of Revenue changed its policy...
DOJ to Hold Hearing on Death Row Inmate’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Department of Justice will hold a hearing on...
Missouri Catholic Conference featured on Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast
Jamie Morris, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Missouri...
Pro-abortion Amendment Approved for the November Ballot
The Missouri Secretary of State this week announced that the...
Montana Supreme Court Ends Parental Consent Requirement for Minors Seeking Abortion
In a unanimous ruling issued this week, the Montana Supreme...
Missouri Schedules Fourth Execution of 2024
On August 13th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
Three More Pro-life Activists Charged Under FACE Act
Three additional pro-life activists have been sentenced for violating the...
Advocates Celebrate USA’s 200th Death Row Exoneree
Opponents of the death penalty in the United States are...
Hope and Healing after Abortion
Chuck and Linda Raymond discuss the lingering pain and guilt...
Arkansas Rejects Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Arkansas Secretary of State this week rejected petitions submitted...
Bishop Edward Rice Gives Pro-life Homily
Bishop Edward Rice, of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, gave...
Italy’s PM Proposes Financial Assistance for Women in Need Who Reject Abortion
The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed...
Pope Francis Calls Drug Traffickers “Murderers” and Warns Against Legalization
On Wednesday, the pope addressed the issue of drug abuse...
USCCB Issues Statement Regarding SCOTUS EMTALA Case Dismissal
The U.S. Supreme Court this week left in place the...
Judge Throws Out Religious Challenge to Missouri’s Abortion Laws
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s pro-life laws was recently thrown out...
Bishop Reflects on Dobbs Anniversary
It has been two years since the Supreme Court handed...
Two Years After Dobbs: What Have States Done to Support Mothers and Babies?
The Ethics & Public Policy Center recently published the “Two...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging...
Missouri Carries out Execution of David Hosier
On June 11, the state of Missouri executed David Hosier...
MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses In Vitro Fertilization
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF) and what is the...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that...
Rep. Ben Baker’s Daughter and Son-in-law Killed in Haiti
The daughter and son-in-law of Neosho Representative Ben Baker were...
Global Executions Reach Eight-Year High
As the world advances in the fields of technology and...
Elderly Pro-Life Activist to be Imprisoned under FACE Act Violation
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic and pro-life activist, has...
Church in Mexico Wins Lawsuit and Will Not Change Baptismal Record of Trans-Identifying Person
A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese...
Missouri House and Senate Wrap Up Legislative Session
The Missouri House and Senate worked this week to finalize...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Public Funds to Abortion Providers
On Thursday, May 9, Governor Parson signed HB 2634 into...
Supporters Deliver Signatures to Put Abortion on the Ballot
Abortion supporters on Friday delivered boxes of signatures to the...
SCOTUS Refuses to Halt Texas Age Verification for Online Porn
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)...
Thousands attend Midwest March for Life
Thousands of Missourians attended the Midwest March for Life at...
Resources for Opposing Abortion Initiative Petition
The Missouri Catholic Conference has put together resources available for...
Midwest March for Life Next Week!
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
Missouri House Sends Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood to Governor
A bill that would block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood...
Governor and Attorney General Call to Fight Human Trafficking
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has established a Counter Human...
Italy’s Prime Minister Calls for Stricter Ban on Surrogacy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is a Catholic, has...
Planned Parenthood Reports Record Number of Abortions
Planned Parenthood’s 2022-2023 Annual Report, tilted “Above & Beyond,” showed...
Missouri Carries out Execution of Brian Dorsey
On April 9, the state of Missouri executed Brian Dorsey...
Senate Passes Bill Ending Medicaid Reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
A bill that would block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood...
Vatican Condemns Gender Ideology, Surrogacy, and Abortion in New Declaration on Human Dignity
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the declaration Dignitas...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Scotland’s New Hate Crime Law Could Criminalize the Church’s Teaching on Sex and Gender
The “Hate Crime and Public Order Act” came into force...
New Podcast on the Abortion Initiative Petition
Jamie Morris, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Missouri...
Nationwide Invitation to Prayer for the End of Abortion and for the Protection of Women and Pre-Born Children
On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Missouri Schedules Second Execution of 2024
On February 14th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
Committees in both the House and the Senate hear anti-immigration bills
On Monday, the House Committee on Homeland Security heard testimony...
Catholic Priests Determined to Remain in Haiti
Violence continues to plague Haiti as the national government loses...
England Bans Puberty Blockers
National Health Services (NHS) England has announced that it will...
House Passes Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Missouri House this week passed legislation that would block...
Bishops Encourage Senate to Pass Child Tax Credit
This week, the Missouri Bishops joined the United States Conference...
Decline to Sign Abortion Initiative Petition
Missouri Stands with Women has made available to all a...
Idaho Halts Execution after Eight Failed Attempts to Insert IV
Idaho halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech...
USCCB Issues Letter in Opposition to Proposed IVF Legislation
On Wednesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Missouri Files Suit Against Planned Parenthood for Interstate Abortions for Minors
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Planned...
Missouri Catholic Conference Opposes Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Missouri bishops, through the Missouri Catholic Conference, have issued...
Missouri Catholic Conference Opposes Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Missouri bishops, through the Missouri Catholic Conference, have issued...
House Leadership Pauses Gun Bills in Wake of KC Shooting
House Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lees Summit), told...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules State Cannot Defund Planned Parenthood Through the Budget
The Missouri Supreme Court this week ruled that legislators could...
Newest MCC Messenger Addresses Abortion Initiative Petition
The latest MCC Messenger is now available online. This issue discusses the...
New MCC from the Capitol Podcast: New Wave Feminists
In the latest MCC from the Capitol podcast, Destiny Herndon-De...
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee this week advanced legislation...
USCCB Issues Statement on Human Trafficking
On Thursday, February 8, the Catholic Church will observe the...
Abortion is Leading Cause of Death Worldwide for Fifth Straight Year
Last year, abortion was the leading cause of death throughout...
Senate Committee Hears Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday heard testimony...
Assisted Suicide in the U.S. and Canada
New York and Massachusetts currently have legislation that would legalize...
Abortion Amendment Backers Seek Signatures
On Wednesday, a coalition of Missouri abortion-rights groups announced that...
March For Life 2024
Despite a few weather concerns, the world’s largest annual pro-life...
Pope Francis Calls for Global Ban on the “Deplorable” Practice of Surrogacy
On Monday, in a speech to all the world’s ambassadors...
Conservative Legislators Split over Death Penalty
Discussion of Missouri’s capital punishment got an early start this...
Federal Court of Appeals Declares ER Doctors not Obligated to Perform Abortions
On Tuesday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled...
Midwest March for Life Next Week!
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
USCCB Responds to Senate Vote on Veterans Affairs Abortion Rul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution that sought...
U.S. Appeals Court Preserves Partial Access to Abortion Pil
A federal appeals court this week ruled that the abortion...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
Senate Approves Transgender Treatment Ban for Minors
The Missouri Senate this week passed a scaled-back version of Sen....
Department of Justice Sued for Withholding Information on Recent Church Attacks
A coalition of conservative organizations have filed a lawsuit against...
Daughter Secretly Donates Kidney to Father
When John Ivanowski learned he was going to need a...
Group Files Initiative Petitions to Add Abortion Rights to the Missouri Constitution
An abortion rights group on Wednesday filed eleven initiative petitions with the...
Senate Begins Spring Break Early As Senators Debate Transgender Bill
The Missouri Senate began its legislative spring break a day...
Missouri Schedules June 6 Execution Date
The Missouri Supreme Court has set the execution date for...
Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Advances in House and Senate
A House committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to expand...
Senate Considers Three Pro-Life Bills
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday heard three...
Missouri Attorney General Announces Investigation of Transgender Clinic
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week announced an investigation into allegations...
Missouri Carries out Execution of Leonard Taylor
On February 7, the state of Missouri executed Leonard “Raheem”...
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
Each year, on February 8, the Catholic Church around the...
Less than One Week until Missouri’s Second Execution of 2023
On February 7, the state of Missouri is set to...
USCCB President Issues Statement on Bishops’ United Position Against Abortion
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
New Website to Help Prevent Soldier Suicide
Nationally, an average of 16.8 veterans a day die by...
Missouri’s Second Execution of 2023 Scheduled for February 7
In early February, the state of Missouri is set to...
50th Annual March for Life Comes to D.C.
Though the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson declared that there...
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Commends House for Passing “Born Alive” Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220 to 210 this...
Bishop Chairman Responds to Proposed “Conscience Rule”
On December 29, the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Missouri Performs First Execution of 2023
On Tuesday, January 3, Missouri performed its first execution of...
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Denounces FDA Action on Chemical Abortion Pill
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced...
Immigrants & Refugees Posts
Vice President JD Vance Says He Could Have Spoken “More Carefully” About the Church’s Position on Immigration
U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that he could have...
MCC Joins Immigration Panel at Sacred Heart Parish in Columbia
Last Sunday, representatives of various organizations that minister to Hispanics...
USCCB Calls for Compassion Amidst USA Immigration Enforcement
In response to the federal government’s upscaling of immigration enforcement...
Hispanic Capitol Day 2026
On February 17, about 200 people from across the state...
This Sunday: MCC Joins Bilingual Immigration Panel at Sacred Heart Parish (CoMo)
This weekend, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Catholic Leaders Urge Calm in Minneapolis
Catholic leaders are calling for calm, restraint, and respect for...
DHS Issues New Rule Addressing Religious Worker Backlog
The Trump administration issued a new rule on Wednesday stating...
Archbishop Calls for Peace after ICE Shooting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis called for prayer and...
As U.S. Cuts Refugee Admissions, USCCB Urges Protection of Legal Resettlement Pathways
Following the publication of the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions...
Missouri Bishops Issue Statement on Immigration
In the context of the World Day of Migrants and...
Missouri National Guard Will Support ICE in Administrative Duties
Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has authorized the Missouri...
Podcast: Immigration Through a Catholic Lens
Recently, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager at the MCC,...
World Refugee Day 2025
“Solidarity with refugees and migrants is not optional; it’s a...
LA Archbishop Calls for Day of Prayer Amidst Rioting
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has called for a...
USCCB Ending Cooperative Agreements with Federal Government Related to Children’s Services and Refugee Support
On Monday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced...
USCCB Issues Report on Potential Impact of Deportations on Christian Families
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Department of...
Pope Encourages Christians to Compare Lives to Migrants this Lent
As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5, Pope...
Catholic Charities Agencies Across U.S. Continue to be Affected by Funding Freeze
Since President Donald Trump issued a directive halting all foreign...
USCCB Sues Trump Administration Over Freeze in Refugee Resettlement Funding
On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses Immigration Policy
What is happening on immigration policy at both the federal...
Pope Issues Letter Affirming U.S. Bishops for Their Work on Behalf of Migrants
On Monday, Pope Francis published a letter addressed to the...
Senate Committee Hears Immigrant Bounty Hunter Bill
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public...
USCCB Issues Statement on Executive Orders Signed by President Trump
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th...
USCCB Issues Statement on Immigration Reform
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a...
USCCB Expresses Gratitude for Contributions to Refugee Resettlement
This week, President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee...
National Migration Week 2024
Leading up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees...
USCCB Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic Ministry
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) just released...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that...
MCC Participates in Spanish-Speaking Podcast to Discuss Immigration and Hispanic Ministry
Last week, our Hispanic Outreach Manager, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, was...
20-Year Anniversary of USCCB’s Strangers No Longer Letter
In 2003, the bishops of the United States and Mexico...
Marriage & Family Posts
Missouri House Passes Bill to Promote Fathership and Support Fathers
On Monday, the Missouri House of Representatives greenlighted a bill...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Economic Development Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on...
Governor Kehoe Secures More Than $216 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare in Missouri
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services...
MO to Block Junk Food from SNAP Purchases
Starting in 2026, Missouri will prohibit the use of food stamps...
Happy Thanksgiving from the MCC
We would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Trump Threatens Nigeria with Military Action if It Fails to End Religious Persecution of Christians
President Donald Trump declared Nigeria as a country of particular...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Expedited Appropriations Announced for Food Assistance as Government Shutdown Continues
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced additional steps his administration...
Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Exhortation Urges Christians to Care for the Poor, Sick, and Migrants
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV issued the first Apostolic Exhortation...
Governor Announces Expedited Disaster Assistance for Debris Removal in St. Louis
On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the approval of additional expedited disaster...
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire during the opening...
Pope sets Aug. 22 as Day to Pray and Fast for Peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe today (Aug. 22)...
Focus on the Family Founder James Dobson Passes Away
Conservative Christian leader James Dobson, founder of Christian group Focus...
Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart, Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the use of...
Pope Leo Commends Work of Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus held its 143rd Supreme Convention in...
Total US Birth Rate Drops to New Historic Low
Amid declining birthrates in the United States, proponents of Catholic...
U.S. Olympics to Bar Men from Competing against Women after Trump Order
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will formally...
Caught on the Kiss Cam: 8 Catholic Lessons From the Viral Scandal
Everyone has seen the moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and...
World’s Most Premature Baby Celebrates First Birthday
An Iowa baby has moved up the point of viability....
Devastating Texas Flooding Claims over 100 Lives
Crews are searching for missing persons in Texas after severe...
Governor Kehoe Signs Legislation Protecting Missouri’s Most Vulnerable, Expanding School Choice
Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 121 into law Wednesday...
Planting with Prayer: The Catholic Gardening Handbook
Author and master gardener Margaret Rose Realy has a deep...
USCCB Praises SCOTUS Parental Rights Decision
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent batch...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that States Can Bar Planned Parenthood from Receiving Public Funds
The United States Supreme Court this week ruled that a...
Keeping Cool in Missouri
Each year, many Missourians suffer from heat-related illnesses, with some...
UN Report Flags Global ‘Fertility Crisis’, Pushes for Increased Access to Contraception, Abortion, and Dismantling Traditional ‘Gender Roles’
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) issued a report analyzing...
Messenger: The Affliction of Pornography
The largest consumers of pornography are 12 to 17-year-old boys....
Happy Father’s Day
Fathers have a special role “in revealing and in reliving...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Local Summer Food Programs for Children
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food...
Catholic Organizations Assisting in Tornado Efforts in St. Louis
On Friday, May 16, an EF3 tornado touched down in...
Memorial Day
As we celebrate Memorial Day and remember our brothers and...
Planned Parenthood’s Latest Annual Report Shows Abortions at All-Time High
On Mother’s Day 2025, Planned Parenthood released its 2023-2024 annual...
USCCB to Combat Increased Societal Acceptance of Pornography
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 41% of Americans deemed...
General Assembly Sends Pro-life Bills to Governor
The General Assembly this week truly agreed and finally passed...
Supreme Court Seems Open to State-funded Catholic Charter School
Last year, the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School,...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’re still looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother’s...
Missouri Parental Consent Laws Challenged by Amendment 3 Lawsuit
A group that directs minors on how to obtain abortions...
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Promote Fathership and Support Fathers
The Missouri Senate Committee on Progress and Development unanimously voted...
Senate Committee Votes “Do Pass” on Pro-Life Joint Resolution
On Wednesday morning, the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and...
Midwest March for Life Next Week
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Whether Schools Can Deny Parents Opt-Outs of Gender Ideology Lessons
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard...
House Passes Bill to Promote Fathership and Support Fathers
On Thursday, the Missouri House of Representatives greenlighted a bill...
House Passes Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
The House on Thursday passed a MCC-supported bill aimed at...
House Committee Approves Zero-Cost Adoption Bill
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass”...
Missouri Prison Nursery Program Welcomes First Baby
Missouri’s first prison nursery program welcomed its first baby last...
House Passes Expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes
The House on Wednesday third read and passed legislation to...
Attorney General Bailey Issues Notice of Intent to Serve Cease and Desist Order Against Planned Parenthood
On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a notice...
USCCB Publishes Resource Addressing IVF
Since President Trump signed an executive order to study how to...
House Passes Two MCC Priority Bills
The Missouri House this week third read and passed two...
Senate Committee Considers Bills to Remove Tax on Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products
The Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee this week heard...
House Committee Passes through Anti-Pornography Bill
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass”...
Missouri Women’s Prison Nursery Opens through Bipartisan Support
After three years of planning and retrofitting, the women’s prison...
National Marriage Week
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World...
Senate Committee Hears Immigrant Bounty Hunter Bill
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Economic Development Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on...
Trump Signs Orders Restoring Protections for Preborn Children, Restricting Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors
President Trump has signed two executive orders prohibiting the use...
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Includes Hostage Release
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, a hostage and ceasefire...
No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on...
LA Wildfires Area Level Church and Force School Closures
Christi Catholic Church and forced the closure of 65 Catholic...
Planned Parenthood Holds Off Resuming Abortions as They Await Court Ruling
Amendment 3, which will allow abortions in the state, went...
British Government Permanently Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care in...
Happy Thanksgiving from the MCC
We would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and...
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3
Missouri voters this week approved Amendment 3, the so-called Right...
Bishops Encourage Catholics to Vote No on Amendment 3
On the ballot on Tuesday will be the pro-abortion Amendment...
On This Eve of All Saints, Celebrate ‘Holywins’ with Your Family!
Every October, Catholics debate whether participating in Halloween is acceptable...
MCC Gives Talk on Amendment 3 for Spanish-speaking Catholics
On Thursday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Italy Expands Surrogacy Ban to Citizens Abroad
The Italian Senate of the Republic on Wednesday passed a...
Hurricane Milton Damages Numerous Florida Parishes and Ministry Facilities
The Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Diocese of Venice...
Catholic Courtship: Meeting at Parish Picnics
“I think I just met the man for me, but...
USCCB Celebrates Respect Life Month
Each year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
National Migration Week 2024
Leading up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees...
Doctor Says Abortion Pills and Medical Negligence Killed Georgia Woman, Not Pro-Life Laws
The website ProPublica this week issued a report that claimed...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules that Pro-abortion Amendment Will Remain on Ballot
On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a proposed...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life”
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
New MCC Podcast Features Gabriel’s Retreat
Shawna DuBois, founder and Executive Director of Gabriel’s Retreat, talks about...
Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri....
USCCB Releases Resource Kit on Hispanic Communities and Ministries
To help illustrate the impact of the Hispanic community within...
Grandparents Day on September 8
Sunday is National Grandparents' Day! Originally adopted in 1978 by...
Pro-life Advocates Sue to Have Amendment 3 Removed from Ballot
Pro-life legislators and activists last Thursday filed a lawsuit asking...
Amendment 3 Materials/Guidelines for Churches
We invite you to check out the revamped MCC abortion...
Pro-abortion Amendment Approved for the November Ballot
The Missouri Secretary of State this week announced that the...
Montana Supreme Court Ends Parental Consent Requirement for Minors Seeking Abortion
In a unanimous ruling issued this week, the Montana Supreme...
Pope Commends Knights of Columbus for Forming ‘Men of Faith and Family’
With the occasion of the 142nd Supreme Convention of the...
Judicial Vicar of Diocese of Jefferson City Discusses Annulments
The Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Fr....
Hope and Healing after Abortion
Chuck and Linda Raymond discuss the lingering pain and guilt...
Bishop Edward Rice Gives Pro-life Homily
Bishop Edward Rice, of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, gave...
Italy’s PM Proposes Financial Assistance for Women in Need Who Reject Abortion
The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Traveling Through Missouri
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling through Missouri in the next...
Missouri Cooling Centers
With Missouri experiencing 90+ degree weather this week, it’s good...
Pope Francis Calls Drug Traffickers “Murderers” and Warns Against Legalization
On Wednesday, the pope addressed the issue of drug abuse...
USCCB Issues Statement Regarding SCOTUS EMTALA Case Dismissal
The U.S. Supreme Court this week left in place the...
Judge Throws Out Religious Challenge to Missouri’s Abortion Laws
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s pro-life laws was recently thrown out...
Bishop Reflects on Dobbs Anniversary
It has been two years since the Supreme Court handed...
Two Years After Dobbs: What Have States Done to Support Mothers and Babies?
The Ethics & Public Policy Center recently published the “Two...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging...
Father’s Day
Fathers have a special role “in revealing and in reliving...
MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses In Vitro Fertilization
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF) and what is the...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that...
Rep. Ben Baker’s Daughter and Son-in-law Killed in Haiti
The daughter and son-in-law of Neosho Representative Ben Baker were...
Church in Mexico Wins Lawsuit and Will Not Change Baptismal Record of Trans-Identifying Person
A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese...
Missouri House and Senate Wrap Up Legislative Session
The Missouri House and Senate worked this week to finalize...
Governor Signs Education Bill
On Tuesday, May 7, Governor Parson signed SB 727 into...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Public Funds to Abortion Providers
On Thursday, May 9, Governor Parson signed HB 2634 into...
Celebrating Mother’s Day
As we celebrate Mary in the month of May, we...
SCOTUS Refuses to Halt Texas Age Verification for Online Porn
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)...
Request a Speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Would your parish, your group, or your organization like to...
Caitlin Clark ‘Tries to Maximize her God-given Talents’
Caitlin Clark has become a household name after ending her...
Italy’s Prime Minister Calls for Stricter Ban on Surrogacy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is a Catholic, has...
Nationwide Invitation to Prayer for the End of Abortion and for the Protection of Women and Pre-Born Children
On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States...
England Bans Puberty Blockers
National Health Services (NHS) England has announced that it will...
Bishops Encourage Senate to Pass Child Tax Credit
This week, the Missouri Bishops joined the United States Conference...
USCCB Issues Letter in Opposition to Proposed IVF Legislation
On Wednesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
House Leadership Pauses Gun Bills in Wake of KC Shooting
House Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lees Summit), told...
Newest MCC Messenger Addresses Abortion Initiative Petition
The latest MCC Messenger is now available online. This issue discusses the...
New MCC from the Capitol Podcast: New Wave Feminists
In the latest MCC from the Capitol podcast, Destiny Herndon-De...
Fostering Lifelong Catholic Faith in Your Kids
The goal of virtually every dedicated Catholic parent is to...
House Conducts Hearing on SNAP Benefits Bill
The Missouri House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions held...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Workforce and Infrastructure Development Committee on Wednesday heard testimony...
Catholic New Year’s Resolutions
The new year offers an opportunity for us to reflect...
House Advances Child Care Tax Credit Bill
The Missouri House on Wednesday perfected a bill designed to...
Daughter Secretly Donates Kidney to Father
When John Ivanowski learned he was going to need a...
Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Advances in House and Senate
A House committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to expand...
School Shooting Survivors Share Their Experiences at the Capitol
Survivors of an October school shooting at a St. Louis...
Senate Advances Bill to Extend Postpartum Care for Moms
The Senate on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan bill that would...
House Committee Considers Proposal to Address Child Care Crisis
The House Children and Families Committee on Tuesday heard testimony...
Latest MCC Messenger Highlights Foster Care
The Catholic Church professes a consistent ethic of life. As...
Testimony Heard on Benefits Cliff Bill
On Wednesday, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee heard public...
Education Posts
Hispanic Capitol Day 2026
On February 17, about 200 people from across the state...
This Sunday: MCC Joins Bilingual Immigration Panel at Sacred Heart Parish (CoMo)
This weekend, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Catholic Schools Week 2026
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2026!...
MLK Model of Justice Honoree Says Justice is About Standing up for All
The St. Louis Review recently featured a story about a Nerinx Hall...
Denver Archdiocese Asks SCOTUS for Access to Colorado “Universal Preschool Program”
In October, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the 10th Circuit...
Judge Denies Request to Block State Funding for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
A Cole County judge denied a request to temporarily block...
Back to School Prayer
As we enter the start of a new school year,...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Supreme Court Seems Open to State-funded Catholic Charter School
Last year, the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School,...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Whether Schools Can Deny Parents Opt-Outs of Gender Ideology Lessons
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard...
House Passes Two MCC Priority Bills
The Missouri House this week third read and passed two...
Campus Religious Liberty Bills Moving through House and Senate Committees
The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a...
Catholic Schools Week 2025
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2025!...
Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
As part of ongoing and broader efforts to counter antisemitism...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday, December 2 marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Missouri Legislators Call for Hearings Over Childcare Subsidy Crisis
Amid a monthslong backlog in a childcare subsidy program, the...
House Chaplain Featured on MCC from the Capitol Podcast
Rev. Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, VG, discusses being the Chaplain of...
Pope Francis to Meet with World Leaders at G7 Summit
For the first time in history, a pontiff will participate...
Missouri House and Senate Wrap Up Legislative Session
The Missouri House and Senate worked this week to finalize...
Governor Signs Education Bill
On Tuesday, May 7, Governor Parson signed SB 727 into...
University Protests Prompt Congress to Pass Controversial Speech Bill
A bill that overwhelmingly passed the House by a 320-91...
Request a Speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Would your parish, your group, or your organization like to...
Caitlin Clark ‘Tries to Maximize her God-given Talents’
Caitlin Clark has become a household name after ending her...
Missouri House Passes Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Expansion
The Missouri House on Thursday truly agreed and finally passed...
Action Alert—Urge House to Pass SB 727
(MO Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program) SB 727, an education reform...
Urge the U.S. Senate to Strengthen Child Tax Credit
As we approach the tax filing deadline, the United States...
Missouri Senate Reaches Deal to Expand Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
The Missouri Senate this week passed a bill to expand...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
Catholic Schools Week 2024
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2024!...
Senate Conducts Hearings on Education Bills
On Wednesday the Missouri Senate’s Committee on Education and Workforce...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
House Advances Child Care Tax Credit Bill
The Missouri House on Wednesday perfected a bill designed to...
Urge Department of Education to Protect Campus Religious Freedom
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging...
House Committee Advances Campus Religious Protection Bill
On Wednesday, the House Higher Education Committee advanced a bill...
School Choice Bill Voted Out of Committee
The Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee on Wednesday gave...
School Choice Bill Heard in Senate Committee
The Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday heard...
Catholic Schools Week 2023
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2023!...
Criminal Justice Posts
Archbishop Rozanski Testifies on Bill to End Death Penalty
A Missouri House bill to abolish the death penalty finally...
Bill on Clean Slate and Judicial Override Passes Through House
Earlier this week, the Missouri House of Representatives passed HB 2747,...
Advocacy 101 Event in Kansas City
The Missouri Catholic Conference and the Diocese of Kansas City-St....
Advocacy 101 Event in Kansas City
The Missouri Catholic Conference and the Diocese of Kansas City-St....
House Conducts Hearings on Clean Slate Bills
On Tuesday, the Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Economic...
Archbishop Calls for Peace after ICE Shooting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis called for prayer and...
Inmate Given Award for Saving Infant’s Life at Vandalia Prison
An inmate at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional...
U.S. Executions Rise in 2025 Amid Shifting Public Opinion
While U.S. public opinion is shifting against the use of...
Justice Barrett Talks with Bishop Barron About Her Catholic Faith
Recently, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined Bishop...
Terror Attack at Bondi Beach Leaves 16 Australians Dead
On December 14, two men targeted an event during the...
Poll Reveals Most U.S. Catholics Support Death Penalty and Broad-scale Deportations
A recent study published by EWTN and RealClear Opinion Research...
‘Every Execution Should Be Stopped’: How U.S. Bishops Work to Save Prisoners on Death Row
Bishops in multiple U.S. states are leading efforts to spare...
Shockley Execution Set to Occur Tuesday
Less than one week remains before the scheduled execution of...
Respect Life Month Begins Amidst Looming MO Execution
October 1 marks the first day of Respect Life Month....
Prison Nursery Offers Moms Healing, Hope, and Redemption
The latest issue of the Missouri Catholic Conference’s Messenger and podcast, MCC from...
Latest MCC Podcast: Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Fight against the Death Penalty
The Missouri Catholic Conference’s Legislative Counsel, Curt Wichmer, recently met...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Addresses Faith, Abortion, and the Court’s Role in New Memoir
Next week, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett will launch...
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire during the opening...
Catherine Hanaway Appointed as Missouri’s First Female Attorney General
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Tuesday that former Missouri House...
Latest MCC Podcast Highlights Judy Henderson, who was Wrongfully Convicted
Judy Henderson is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform...
Missouri Schedules First Execution of 2025
On June 24th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
LA Archbishop Calls for Day of Prayer Amidst Rioting
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has called for a...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Missouri Prison Nursery Program Welcomes First Baby
Missouri’s first prison nursery program welcomed its first baby last...
Trump Pardons Pro-Life Activists
In keeping with a promise he made during the presidential...
Governor Parson Grants Pardons and Commutations
Closing out the final pending clemency petitions of his administration,...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday, December 2 marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Christopher Collings Executed
At 6 p.m. on December 3, 2024, the state of...
Two Weeks until Christopher Collings’s Execution
Less than two weeks remain before the scheduled execution of...
Christopher Collings Execution Upcoming
In August, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution of...
World Day Against the Death Penalty
On October 10th, we commemorated World Day Against the Death...
Marcellus Williams Executed
At 6 p.m. on September 24, 2024, the state of...
Marcellus Williams to be Executed on Tuesday
With the court’s rejection of his innocence claim, Marcellus Williams...
Court of Appeals Rejects Williams’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
Court of Appeals Tries Williams’ Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
DOJ to Hold Hearing on Death Row Inmate’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Department of Justice will hold a hearing on...
Missouri Schedules Fourth Execution of 2024
On August 13th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
Advocates Celebrate USA’s 200th Death Row Exoneree
Opponents of the death penalty in the United States are...
Missouri Carries out Execution of David Hosier
On June 11, the state of Missouri executed David Hosier...
MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David...
Missouri Carries out Execution of Brian Dorsey
On April 9, the state of Missouri executed Brian Dorsey...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Conservative Legislators Split over Death Penalty
Discussion of Missouri’s capital punishment got an early start this...
House Hearings Conducted on Clean Slate Bills
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on...
Missouri Schedules June 6 Execution Date
The Missouri Supreme Court has set the execution date for...
School Shooting Survivors Share Their Experiences at the Capitol
Survivors of an October school shooting at a St. Louis...
Church Mourns Death of Bishop O’Connell
On Saturday, February 18, Bishop David O'Connell of Los Angeles...
Testimony Heard on Expungement Bill
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and...
Missouri Man Released after New Testimony Proves Innocence
After serving nearly 28 years in prison, Lamar Johnson was...
Missouri Carries out Execution of Leonard Taylor
On February 7, the state of Missouri executed Leonard “Raheem”...
Testimony Heard on Bills for Adoption Tax Credit, Good Behavior Time
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Children and Families heard...
Less than One Week until Missouri’s Second Execution of 2023
On February 7, the state of Missouri is set to...
Missouri’s Second Execution of 2023 Scheduled for February 7
In early February, the state of Missouri is set to...
Missouri Performs First Execution of 2023
On Tuesday, January 3, Missouri performed its first execution of...
Religious Liberty Posts
Pope Appoints Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.
Pope Leo appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to...
Pope Mourns Priest Killed in Lebanon by Israeli Military
Pope Leo XIV mourned the death of a Lebanese Maronite...
Vice President JD Vance Says He Could Have Spoken “More Carefully” About the Church’s Position on Immigration
U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that he could have...
How a Catholic Invented the Filet-O-Fish
The Filet-O-Fish is one of McDonald’s most successful sandwiches and...
American Catholics Launch Crowdfunding Effort to Gift Pope Leo XIV Papal Tiara
Isaac Smith, a convert to Catholicism and the founder of...
Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Coaching Legend and Devout Catholic, Dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the legendary football Hall of Fame coach who...
Archbishop Coakley Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal for Renewed Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV recently issued an appeal “to all the...
2026 Parish Fish Fries
Lent is not only a sacred season of preparing our...
USCCB Issues Report on the State of Religious Liberty in the United States
This week, the Committee for Religious Liberty of the United...
Meet the Priest Serving ‘Even Nonbelievers’ at the Milan Winter Olympics
As the Winter Olympics come to a close on Sunday,...
5 Uniquely Catholic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has deep roots in the Catholic Church, originating...
USCCB Commemorates 100 Years of Black History Month
Bishop Daniel Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic...
Catholic Leaders Urge Calm in Minneapolis
Catholic leaders are calling for calm, restraint, and respect for...
30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
“Consecrated men and women are a witness to the hope...
DHS Issues New Rule Addressing Religious Worker Backlog
The Trump administration issued a new rule on Wednesday stating...
MLK Model of Justice Honoree Says Justice is About Standing up for All
The St. Louis Review recently featured a story about a Nerinx Hall...
Vatican’s Review of 2025
The Catholic News Service has released its review of 2025,...
Terror Attack at Bondi Beach Leaves 16 Australians Dead
On December 14, two men targeted an event during the...
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of His Eminence...
Annual Miracle of St. Januarius’ Blood in Naples, Italy
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St....
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, a Devout Catholic, Wins 2025 Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza, the star quarterback for Indiana University’s football team,...
Pope Leo XIV on Vogue’s List of Best Dressed of 2025
Although papal fashion has evolved over time, the Pope’s attire...
Wishing You a Blessed Christmas and New Year
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and...
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! You...
Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew Issue Joint Declaration Calling for Christian Unity
On Saturday, during his Apostolic Journey to Turkey, Pope Leo...
Celebrating Feast Days
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is...
Study Finds Missouri Dioceses Among Most Spiritually Fruitful in the Nation: Two in Top 20, All Four in Upper Half
The Catholic World Report (CWR) published a study analyzing the...
Microsoft to End Discrimination against Religious Nonprofits
After pushback from investors, Microsoft has signed a statement agreeing...
U.S. Bishops Hold Fall Plenary Assembly
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for...
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Father Richard M. Thomas, SJ
At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United...
Trump Threatens Nigeria with Military Action if It Fails to End Religious Persecution of Christians
President Donald Trump declared Nigeria as a country of particular...
USCCB and CRS Ask World Leaders to Address Climate Change at COP30
As world leaders gather for the 30th annual United Nations...
Vatican Rejects Use of Title “Co-redemptrix” in Doctrinal Note on Marian Titles
On November 4, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the...
Bishop O’Donnell Installed as Jefferson City’s Fifth Bishop
In a Mass arrayed with ancient symbols and timeless rituals,...
Event: Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a new nuclear arms race,...
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of...
“Religious Freedom Fosters Peace” – USCCB
On Monday, October 27, the United States observes International Religious...
Event: Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a new nuclear arms race,...
Church’s Seven New Saints Inspire Faith and Resilience
On October 19, Pope Leo XIV elevated seven new saints...
World Mission Sunday
Sunday, October 19, is World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday,...
Washington State Backs Off Effort to Make Priests Violate Seal of Confession
On October 10, Washington state filed a motion in federal...
84% of U.S. Catholics View Pope Leo Favorably
According to a Pew Research study, 84% of U.S. Catholics...
Pope Leo Ribs Cubs Fan
In a moment that will likely increase Pope Leo’s favorability...
Pope Leo Praises Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Hopes Hamas Will Accept
“We hope they accept it; so far it seems a...
Over 60 Congolese Christians Killed in Islamic Terror Attack
At least 64 people have been killed in a brutal...
FBI Investigating 60 Reports of Anti-Catholic Hate Crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a U.S. Senate hearing...
China Outlaws Online Preaching, Prayer, and Religious Instruction
On September 15, China’s State Administration for Religious Affairs published...
Bishop Emeritus John Gaydos of the Diocese of Jefferson City Dies at Age 82
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos frequently said, “How could we...
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot at Utah College Event
Charlie Kirk, the founder of conservative activist organization Turning Point...
Pew Research Survey: How Much Does Religion Influence the Way Americans Vote?
A new study by Pew Research Center found that religion...
First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Louisiana
On September 5, Bishop Simon Peter Engurait was ordained, making...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
Archbishop Rivituso Installed as Third Archbishop of Mobile
Former Auxiliary Bishop Mark S. Rivituso of the Archdiocese of...
Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pope Leo XIV will preside over the canonization ceremony of...
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire during the opening...
HHS Warns States to Remove “Gender Ideology” from School Curricula
President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop-elect Ralph O’Donnell to Lead the Diocese of Jefferson City
This week, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop-elect Ralph O’Donnell, 55,...
Pope sets Aug. 22 as Day to Pray and Fast for Peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe today (Aug. 22)...
Focus on the Family Founder James Dobson Passes Away
Conservative Christian leader James Dobson, founder of Christian group Focus...
Podcast: Immigration Through a Catholic Lens
Recently, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager at the MCC,...
Pope Leo Adapts to New Role in First 100 Days in Office
Stories about "the first 100 days" are standard fare at...
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart, Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the use of...
Pope Leo Commends Work of Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus held its 143rd Supreme Convention in...
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Set for Two-Part Release
In an X social media post, Lionsgate film studio announced on August...
St. John Henry Newman to be Named 38th Doctor of the Church
On Thursday this week Pope Leo XIV approved the decision...
Prayer for the End of Taxpayer Funding of the Abortion Industry
Recently, Planned Parenthood and other big abortion businesses were banned...
From Coma to Priest: A Priesthood of Hope
Fr. Joe Detwiler was seventeen years old and driving his...
Caught on the Kiss Cam: 8 Catholic Lessons From the Viral Scandal
Everyone has seen the moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and...
Mexican Government Projects Pro-abortion Imagery onto Mexico City’s Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Mexico City, one of the largest in...
Millions Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Since Reopening
After a devastating fire six years ago, the Notre-Dame Cathedral...
Pope Leo Meets with Ukrainian President
Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a...
Planting with Prayer: The Catholic Gardening Handbook
Author and master gardener Margaret Rose Realy has a deep...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints the Most Reverend Mark Rivituso as Archbishop of Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama
On July 1, Pope Leo XIV announced that he had...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Heads Back to U.S. House After Senate Narrowly Approves
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating President Donald...
USCCB Praises SCOTUS Parental Rights Decision
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent batch...
Remembering the Catholic U.S. Founding Father this Holiday Weekend
Charles Carroll (September 19, 1737 - November 14, 1832) was...
Mid-Missouri Native Playing for Toronto Blue Jays says “God Has a Plan”
“I wouldn’t be here without my parents, without [my wife]...
Pope Leo Stands with Christians After Terrorist Attack in Syria
On June 22, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, two armed...
World Refugee Day 2025
“Solidarity with refugees and migrants is not optional; it’s a...
Bishop Zaidan Urges Ardent Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
As tension and hostilities between Israel and Iran increase, Bishop...
USCCB Celebrates Religious Freedom Week 2025
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) commemorates Religious...
Remembering Venerable Augustus Tolton on Juneteenth
On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of...
LA Archbishop Calls for Day of Prayer Amidst Rioting
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has called for a...
Msgr. Kurwicki to Serve as Administrator of Diocese of Jefferson City
Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki has been elected to serve as...
Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Russian President Putin
On Wednesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV spoke on the phone...
World Communications Day 2025
World Communications Day is celebrated each year on the Sunday...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
During an audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV forcefully appealed...
U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning passed its...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Archbishop-elect McKnight Celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving, Bids Farewell to the Diocese of Jefferson City
On May 20, hundreds of Catholics joined Archbishop-elect Shawn McKnight...
Memorial Day
As we celebrate Memorial Day and remember our brothers and...
Senate Democrats Block U.S. Vatican Ambassador Confirmation
Senate Democrats blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch for U.S....
Pope Leo XIV Described as “Gentle, Contemplative” Novice in St. Louis
Robert Prevost entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint...
Habemus Papam! American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
On May 8, 2025, white smoke poured from the chimney...
Former MCC Executive Director Passes Away
Former Missouri Catholic Conference Executive Director and General Counsel Louis DeFeo,...
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to Serve on the Religious Liberty Commission
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, President Trump created the Religious...
May, the Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church has dedicated the month of May to...
Conclave to Elect Next Pope Will Begin on May 7th
The Vatican has announced that the Cardinal electors will enter...
U.S. Attorney General Forms Task Force to Eliminate Anti-Christian Bias
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted the inaugural meeting...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Whether Schools Can Deny Parents Opt-Outs of Gender Ideology Lessons
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard...
Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis’s Canonization
The Vatican announced that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis...
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at...
Easter Guide
This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20th. Catholic Answers...
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Foreign Religious Workers to Keep Serving in the US
This week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill...
Pope Francis Appoints the Most Reverend Shawn McKnight as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas
On April 8, Pope Francis announced that he has named...
20th Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s Passing
On April 2, 2025, thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square...
Pope Released from Hospital
After spending 38 days in the hospital for breathing difficulties,...
What is an Indulgence and How Can We Obtain One this Jubilee Year?
For centuries, an important element of holy year celebrations has...
Meatless Recipes That Aren’t Fish
If you missed our article on Friday parish fish fries, here’s...
Archbishop Naumann Sues Satanists over Alleged Theft of Eucharist
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has filed...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
First-Ever Eucharistic Congress for the Catholic Deaf Community
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will host...
Pope Francis Remains in Stable Condition on 12th Anniversary of Papal Office
Pope Francis observed the 12th anniversary of his pontificate on...
Satanists Plan “Black Mass” at Kansas State Capitol
A Kansas group known as “The Satanic Grotto” has announced...
2025 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Senate Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The Senate on Thursday third read and passed its version...
Christian Share of US Population Stabilizing after Downward Trend
According to a Pew Research Study, the share of Americans...
2025 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Pope Francis Ventilated after “Sudden Worsening” of Respiratory Condition
According to an article from the National Catholic Register, Pope Francis...
House Passes Two MCC Priority Bills
The Missouri House this week third read and passed two...
Pope Encourages Christians to Compare Lives to Migrants this Lent
As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5, Pope...
Catholic Charities Agencies Across U.S. Continue to be Affected by Funding Freeze
Since President Donald Trump issued a directive halting all foreign...
St. Alphonsus Liguori Receives Grant to Restore Stained Glass Windows
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, an historic African American church in...
Pope’s Condition Sees Steady Improvement in Hospital
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday,...
Over One Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month
Since Pope Francis marked the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee...
Happy Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day has become associated with chocolates, flowers, and...
“Bishops’ Bet” for Super Bowl LIX
The Kansas City Chiefs have a distinguished fan who is...
Prayers for Victims of D.C. Plane Crash
Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of the victims...
Trump Pardons Pro-Life Activists
In keeping with a promise he made during the presidential...
Archbishop Rozanski and Bishop McKnight Visited the Capitol this Week
On Wednesday, January 22, Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of the...
Remembering Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Martin...
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Includes Hostage Release
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, a hostage and ceasefire...
116-year-old Brazilian Nun is Oldest Person in World
The oldest person in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro...
U.S. Bishops’ Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced...
Catholic Leaders Praise President Carter’s Faith
Catholic leaders are offering condolences on the death of former...
The Jubilee of Hope 2025 Has Begun!
The evening of December 24, 2024, Pope Francis opened the...
Congress Considers FACE Act Repeal
House Republican lawmakers discussed repealing the Freedom of Access to...
Wishing You a Blessed Christmas and New Year
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and...
MCC debunks myths about the pagan origins of Christmas
On Wednesday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Thursday, Catholics celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of...
Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
As part of ongoing and broader efforts to counter antisemitism...
Archdiocese Mass Attendance Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year
Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of St. Louis increased for...
Nativity Scene to be Displayed in MO Capitol Rotunda
This Christmas Season, the Missouri Nativity Scene Committee will display...
Celebrating Feast Days
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is...
Sen. Hawley Demands FBI, DOJ Retain Records of Pro-Life Prosecutions, Catholic Investigation
On Tuesday, Josh Hawley, Republican U.S. Senator for Missouri, warned...
Carlos Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis is the first millennial to be canonized as...
Solemnity of Christ the King
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord...
U.S. Bishops Hold Fall Plenary Assembly
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met in...
Parishioner Delivers Emergency Aid to Area Affected by Hurricane
“If you feel the need to do something and you...
Nicaraguan Regime Exiles President of Bishops’ Conference
This week, Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez of the Diocese...
‘Fighting Spirit’: A Film for Veterans Day
As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11,...
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of...
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Invites the Faithful to Open Their Hearts to the Love of Christ
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of...
Missouri Bishops Urge Prayer to Defeat Amendment 3
Missouri Bishops are urging the faithful to pray and fast...
Pope Declares 14 New Saints
Pope Francis canonized 14 new saints during the celebration of...
On This Eve of All Saints, Celebrate ‘Holywins’ with Your Family!
Every October, Catholics debate whether participating in Halloween is acceptable...
MCC Messenger Explains the Dangers of Amendment 3
The MCC Messenger will be in diocesan newspapers over the...
Hurricane Milton Damages Numerous Florida Parishes and Ministry Facilities
The Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Diocese of Venice...
Catholic Courtship: Meeting at Parish Picnics
“I think I just met the man for me, but...
Tennesse Bishop on Devastation of Hurricane Helene
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville in eastern...
Prayers for the Health of the Archbishop of San Antonio
The Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, has requested prayers for...
Meet the Priest who was Recently on Jeopardy!
“He won the hearts of the internet,” someone posted on...
Cathedral Basilica “Angel of Harmony” Statue Vandalized
A man has been arrested for vandalizing the “Angel of...
St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefies in Naples on his Feast Day
September 19 is the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules that Pro-abortion Amendment Will Remain on Ballot
On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a proposed...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri....
USCCB Releases Resource Kit on Hispanic Communities and Ministries
To help illustrate the impact of the Hispanic community within...
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Condemn Interfaith Violence
Pope Francis visited the grounds of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque...
Amendment 3 Materials/Guidelines for Churches
We invite you to check out the revamped MCC abortion...
Missouri Legislators Call for Hearings Over Childcare Subsidy Crisis
Amid a monthslong backlog in a childcare subsidy program, the...
USCCB Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic Ministry
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) just released...
House Chaplain Featured on MCC from the Capitol Podcast
Rev. Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, VG, discusses being the Chaplain of...
Pope Commends Knights of Columbus for Forming ‘Men of Faith and Family’
With the occasion of the 142nd Supreme Convention of the...
Olympians Choose to Glorify God
While the Olympic Opening Ceremony chose to mock Christ and...
Feast of the Assumption
Catholics will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the...
MCC Gives Workshop on Catholic Social Teaching for Spanish-Speaking Leaders
Last Saturday, July 27, 2024, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach...
Judicial Vicar of Diocese of Jefferson City Discusses Annulments
The Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Fr....
Three More Pro-life Activists Charged Under FACE Act
Three additional pro-life activists have been sentenced for violating the...
Pope’s Prayer Urges Political Leaders to be at the Service of People
Pope Francis has called on political leaders to be at...
Fr. Mike Schmitz on How to Evangelize
A recent surge in Catholic social media figures has led...
FBI Director Denies Targeting Pro-Life Advocates
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray denied in his testimony...
Pope Calls for Olympic Truce
Ahead of the Olympic Games, which begin today in Paris, Pope...
President Biden Exits Presidential Race and Endorses VP Harris
President Biden on Sunday announced that he is stepping aside...
Bishops Condemn Political Violence after Trump Assassination Attempt
Following the attempted assassination involving former President Donald Trump at...
Donald Trump Announces J.D. Vance, a Catholic Convert, as His Vice President Pick
On Monday, as the Republican National Convention (RNC) kicked off...
Hope and Healing after Abortion
Chuck and Linda Raymond discuss the lingering pain and guilt...
National Eucharistic Congress Convenes
Tens of thousands of Catholics from across the U.S. have come together...
Walking with Christ
Last week, thousands of people joined in the National Eucharistic...
Bishop Edward Rice Gives Pro-life Homily
Bishop Edward Rice, of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, gave...
FSSP Selects New Superior General
The General Chapter of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter,...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Traveling Through Missouri
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling through Missouri in the next...
Prayer for Independence Day
God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with...
Pope Francis Calls Drug Traffickers “Murderers” and Warns Against Legalization
On Wednesday, the pope addressed the issue of drug abuse...
USCCB Issues Statement Regarding SCOTUS EMTALA Case Dismissal
The U.S. Supreme Court this week left in place the...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Traveling Through Missouri
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling through Missouri in the next...
Judge Throws Out Religious Challenge to Missouri’s Abortion Laws
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s pro-life laws was recently thrown out...
Remembering Venerable Augustus Tolton on Juneteenth
On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis...
Jimmy Akin on Civility and Politics
Jamie Morris, the MCC’s Executive Director and General Counsel, recently...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging...
Pope Francis to Meet with World Leaders at G7 Summit
For the first time in history, a pontiff will participate...
Father’s Day
Fathers have a special role “in revealing and in reliving...
MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses In Vitro Fertilization
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF) and what is the...
Pope Preparing Document on Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis said he is preparing a new document on...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that...
Rep. Ben Baker’s Daughter and Son-in-law Killed in Haiti
The daughter and son-in-law of Neosho Representative Ben Baker were...
Columbia Couple Receives Papal Honors
A Columbia couple are only the second and third recipients...
MCC Participates in Spanish-Speaking Podcast to Discuss Immigration and Hispanic Ministry
Last week, our Hispanic Outreach Manager, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, was...
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
We celebrate this week the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, also...
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday occurs this Sunday, May 19, 2024. We celebrate...
Vatican Issues Guidelines on ‘Supernatural’ Occurrences
Today, the Vatican issued updated guidelines for reviewing apparitions, visions,...
Elderly Pro-Life Activist to be Imprisoned under FACE Act Violation
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic and pro-life activist, has...
Church in Mexico Wins Lawsuit and Will Not Change Baptismal Record of Trans-Identifying Person
A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese...
Pope Francis Proclaims 2025 Jubilee
Last Thursday, on the solemnity of the Ascension of the...
Augustine Institute Buys Boeing Land in St. Louis
The Augustine Institute recently closed on the sale of Boeing’s...
BEHOLD KC Tomorrow
In conjunction with the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this summer,...
University Protests Prompt Congress to Pass Controversial Speech Bill
A bill that overwhelmingly passed the House by a 320-91...
Request a Speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Would your parish, your group, or your organization like to...
Caitlin Clark ‘Tries to Maximize her God-given Talents’
Caitlin Clark has become a household name after ending her...
Georgetown Study Highlights Parents’ Integral Role in Priestly Vocations
A recent study from the Center for Applied Research in...
Tolton Catholic Student Makes Fr. Tolton Mosaic with 20,400 Dice
Nate Pfenenger has made his share of “out of the...
Scotland’s New Hate Crime Law Could Criminalize the Church’s Teaching on Sex and Gender
The “Hate Crime and Public Order Act” came into force...
Viewing the Eclipse through a Lens of Faith
On Monday, April 8, people throughout North and Central America...
Will Hong Kong’s harsh National Security Law affect the seal of confession?
Hong Kong’s draconian national security law has now come into...
Emphasizing the “Holy” in Holy Week
As we prepare to enter into the most sacred days...
Catholic Priests Determined to Remain in Haiti
Violence continues to plague Haiti as the national government loses...
Pope Advances Sainthood Cause of US Author’s Daughter
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of U.S. Sister...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
“Leaping Saint” Matthias
In 1578, the Gregorian calendar was put into provisional use...
2024 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
MCC Communications Survey
The Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) is excited to connect with...
Chiefs Rally Shooting Victim was Catholic Mother
What was supposed to be a festive and joyous occasion...
2024 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Ash Wednesday falls on St. Valentine’s Day
For the first time since 2018, Ash Wednesday, which signifies...
Vatican Warns that Changing Words in Sacraments Can Make Them Invalid
With the assent of Pope Francis, the Dicastery for the...
Fostering Lifelong Catholic Faith in Your Kids
The goal of virtually every dedicated Catholic parent is to...
Bishops Make Friendly Wager Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Bishop James Johnston has come up on the winning side...
St. Louis Hosts 2024 SEEK Conference
The City of St. Louis hosted the 2024 SEEK Conference...
Dictatorship in Nicaragua intensifies its persecution of the Catholic Church
The Nicaraguan regime of former Marxist guerrilla-leader Daniel Ortega and...
Catholic New Year’s Resolutions
The new year offers an opportunity for us to reflect...
USCCB Responds to Senate Vote on Veterans Affairs Abortion Rul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution that sought...
Catholic Athlete’s Comeback after Rare Diagnosis
Kendal Rider was a star athlete at Lafayette Central Catholic...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
Divine Mercy Sunday
This Sunday, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The Feast of...
Pope Francis tells “Keyboard Warrior” Catholics to Proclaim Gospel in-Person
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, Pope Francis urged “keyboard...
Pope Francis’ Condition Sees “Marked Improvement”
After being hospitalized just a few days ago for a...
Possible Eucharistic Miracle at Connecticut Church
The Archdiocese of Hartford is investigating a possible eucharistic miracle...
How to Celebrate Holy Week with Your Kids
With Easter just around the corner, it is the perfect...
House Committee Considers “Guns in Church” Bill
This week, the House Emerging Issues Committee heard HB 485, sponsored...
Department of Justice Sued for Withholding Information on Recent Church Attacks
A coalition of conservative organizations have filed a lawsuit against...
Pope Francis Invites Catholics to Renew Consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
Saturday, March 25th marks the anniversary of Pope Francis’ 2022...
House Committee Advances Campus Religious Protection Bill
On Wednesday, the House Higher Education Committee advanced a bill...
10 Years of Pope Francis
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis ten years...
Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen in December 2024
After withstanding significant damage from a fire in April 2019,...
St. Patrick’s Day Dispensations
Since the Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break next week,...
New Asteroids Named after Jesuit Astronomers
Pope Gregory XIII and three Jesuit astronomers have recently been...
Meatless Recipes for Lent
Each Friday of Lent, we abstain from eating meat as...
Church Mourns Death of Bishop O’Connell
On Saturday, February 18, Bishop David O'Connell of Los Angeles...
Campus Religious Protection Bill Heard in Committee
On Wednesday, the House Higher Education Committee heard testimony on...
How to Live Lent This Year
According to the USCCB, here are three tips to deepen...
Registration Opens for National Eucharistic Congress
The U.S. Bishops on Tuesday opened registration for the National...
Where is Catholic Mass Attendance Highest in the World
According to a new study published by the Center for Applied Research...
Sunday of the Word of God
In 2019, Pope Francis established the Sunday of the Word...
Oldest Person in the World, French Catholic Nun, Dies at 118
Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in...
St. Louis Hosts SEEK 2023 Conference
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) hosts a conference...
Bishop Chairman Responds to Proposed “Conscience Rule”
On December 29, the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Prayers for Hamlin
Kansas City Chiefs fans perhaps tuned in to Monday Night...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dies at 95
Pope Benedict XVI, a leading theologian, and the first pope...
Social & Economic Justice Posts
Catholic Leaders Urge Calm in Minneapolis
Catholic leaders are calling for calm, restraint, and respect for...
Gov. Kehoe Approves $814 Million Broadband Expansion
According to a statement from the MO governor’s office, Governor...
Governor Kehoe Secures More Than $216 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare in Missouri
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services...
MO to Block Junk Food from SNAP Purchases
Starting in 2026, Missouri will prohibit the use of food stamps...
Email Scam Targeting Medicaid
In a campaign designed to steal sensitive information and funds,...
World Day of the Poor
Since 2016, the Catholic Church has observed the World Day...
MO SNAP Benefits Restored after Record Government Shutdown
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that all...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Governor Kehoe Announces Submission of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Social Services announced...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Expedited Appropriations Announced for Food Assistance as Government Shutdown Continues
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced additional steps his administration...
Event: Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a new nuclear arms race,...
Ask Congress to Stop the Government Shutdown
After the U.S. government shut down on October 1 due...
Wisconsin Officials Seek to End Catholic Charities Tax Exemption
The state of Wisconsin is attempting to eliminate a tax...
Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Exhortation Urges Christians to Care for the Poor, Sick, and Migrants
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV issued the first Apostolic Exhortation...
Gov. Kehoe Announces Refocus of Missouri’s SNAP Program
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services...
Report Exposes that Abortion Pill Complications are Underreported
National Right to Life has released a new report, Missed,...
Governor Announces Expedited Disaster Assistance for Debris Removal in St. Louis
On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the approval of additional expedited disaster...
Podcast: Immigration Through a Catholic Lens
Recently, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager at the MCC,...
USCCB: Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion
“The women and men who served our country, to defend...
Lawmakers File Lawsuit Claiming Chiefs and Royals Stadium Funding is Unconstitutional
Two Missouri lawmakers filed suit last week challenging the bill...
U.S. Olympics to Bar Men from Competing against Women after Trump Order
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will formally...
William L. Clay Sr., Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr. died Wednesday morning at his daughter’s...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Heads Back to U.S. House After Senate Narrowly Approves
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating President Donald...
U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable
As Congress continues to debate the budget reconciliation bill–dubbed the...
Keeping Cool in Missouri
Each year, many Missourians suffer from heat-related illnesses, with some...
World Refugee Day 2025
“Solidarity with refugees and migrants is not optional; it’s a...
General Assembly Passes KC Stadium Funding and Disaster Relief to End Special Session
The Missouri House ended the special legislative session by passing...
Missouri Senate Advances KC Stadium Funding and St. Louis Storm Relief
The Missouri Senate on Thursday passed a more than $1.5...
Special Legislative Session in Missouri to Begin Next Week
Governor Mike Kehoe issued a proclamation Tuesday announcing a special legislative session...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Local Summer Food Programs for Children
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
During an audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV forcefully appealed...
U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning passed its...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Catholic Organizations Assisting in Tornado Efforts in St. Louis
On Friday, May 16, an EF3 tornado touched down in...
General Assembly Sends Pro-life Bills to Governor
The General Assembly this week truly agreed and finally passed...
Former MCC Executive Director Passes Away
Former Missouri Catholic Conference Executive Director and General Counsel Louis DeFeo,...
Supreme Court Seems Open to State-funded Catholic Charter School
Last year, the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School,...
House Sends its Budget Plan to the Senate
The Missouri House this week finished its work on an...
National Marriage Week
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World...
Cold Weather Rule in Effect
The Missouri Public Service Commission's (PSC) Cold Weather Rule began November 1,...
British Government Permanently Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care in...
Euthanasia Now Accounts for 1 in 20 Deaths in Canada
This week, Canada’s health department published its “Fifth Annual Report...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday, December 2 marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3
Missouri voters this week approved Amendment 3, the so-called Right...
Catholic Charities to Help Hurricane Helene Survivors
As Hurricane Helene brings devastating, life-threatening conditions to communities across...
Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri....
Governor Signs Order Prohibiting Sale of Unregulated Psychoactive Cannabis Products
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order that...
Missouri Cooling Centers
With Missouri experiencing 90+ degree weather this week, it’s good...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Public Funds to Abortion Providers
On Thursday, May 9, Governor Parson signed HB 2634 into...
House Conducts Hearing on SNAP Benefits Bill
The Missouri House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions held...
Testimony Heard on Bills for Wrongful Convictions, SNAP Bans
On Monday, the House General Laws Committee heard public testimony...
Benefits Cliff Bill Advances in House
On Wednesday, Senate Bill 82 was referred to the House...
Supplemental Budget Signed, Increases State Workers’ Pay
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 14 into law....
Benefits Cliff Bill Passes through Senate
This past week, the Missouri Senate perfected and third-read a...
House Advances Supplemental Budget
The Missouri House on Thursday advanced a plan to give...
Testimony Heard on Benefits Cliff Bill
On Wednesday, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee heard public...
Governor Proposes Wage Increases for State Team Members
On Wednesday, January 11, Governor Parson announced that he has recommended an...
Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Dr. King
On Wednesday, January 11, Missouri’s Legislative Black Caucus held its...
Temporary Benefit Increase Extended to September for Missouri WIC participants
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) last...
Bishop Chairman Responds to Proposed “Conscience Rule”
On December 29, the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
2025 News
Terror Attack at Bondi Beach Leaves 16 Australians Dead
On December 14, two men targeted an event during the...
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of His Eminence...
Annual Miracle of St. Januarius’ Blood in Naples, Italy
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St....
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, a Devout Catholic, Wins 2025 Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza, the star quarterback for Indiana University’s football team,...
Pope Leo XIV on Vogue’s List of Best Dressed of 2025
Although papal fashion has evolved over time, the Pope’s attire...
Wishing You a Blessed Christmas and New Year
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and...
U.S. House Passes Defense Bill Stripped of IVF Provision
The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without...
MO to Block Junk Food from SNAP Purchases
Starting in 2026, Missouri will prohibit the use of food stamps...
Email Scam Targeting Medicaid
In a campaign designed to steal sensitive information and funds,...
Poll Reveals Most U.S. Catholics Support Death Penalty and Broad-scale Deportations
A recent study published by EWTN and RealClear Opinion Research...
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! You...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2026 Legislative Session
Monday, December 1, marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Missouri Appeals Court Rewrites Amendment 3 Ballot Language
On Thursday, Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals rewrote the...
Major Pornography Website Suspends Service in MO
Citing recent restrictions on online sexual content made by the...
Catholics Form Death Penalty Coalition Amidst Execution Surge
In 2024, there were 25 people executed in the United...
Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew Issue Joint Declaration Calling for Christian Unity
On Saturday, during his Apostolic Journey to Turkey, Pope Leo...
Celebrating Feast Days
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is...
AG Hanaway Files New Challenge To FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway this week asked a federal...
Pregnancy Centers Provided Over $452M in Assistance to Families in 2024
The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) released its 2025 National Pregnancy Center...
Study Finds Missouri Dioceses Among Most Spiritually Fruitful in the Nation: Two in Top 20, All Four in Upper Half
The Catholic World Report (CWR) published a study analyzing the...
Denver Archdiocese Asks SCOTUS for Access to Colorado “Universal Preschool Program”
In October, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the 10th Circuit...
Microsoft to End Discrimination against Religious Nonprofits
After pushback from investors, Microsoft has signed a statement agreeing...
Happy Thanksgiving from the MCC
We would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and...
U.S. Bishops Hold Fall Plenary Assembly
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for...
World Day of the Poor
Since 2016, the Catholic Church has observed the World Day...
SCOTUS Allows Policy to Require Biological Sex on Passports
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld...
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Father Richard M. Thomas, SJ
At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United...
Catholic Charities Expands Veterans Program with New Federal Funding
As we paused on Veterans Day to honor and thank...
MO SNAP Benefits Restored after Record Government Shutdown
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that all...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Governor Kehoe Announces Submission of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Social Services announced...
As U.S. Cuts Refugee Admissions, USCCB Urges Protection of Legal Resettlement Pathways
Following the publication of the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions...
Trump Threatens Nigeria with Military Action if It Fails to End Religious Persecution of Christians
President Donald Trump declared Nigeria as a country of particular...
USCCB and CRS Ask World Leaders to Address Climate Change at COP30
As world leaders gather for the 30th annual United Nations...
Vatican Rejects Use of Title “Co-redemptrix” in Doctrinal Note on Marian Titles
On November 4, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the...
MO Dept. of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced...
Bishop O’Donnell Installed as Jefferson City’s Fifth Bishop
In a Mass arrayed with ancient symbols and timeless rituals,...
Expedited Appropriations Announced for Food Assistance as Government Shutdown Continues
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced additional steps his administration...
‘Every Execution Should Be Stopped’: How U.S. Bishops Work to Save Prisoners on Death Row
Bishops in multiple U.S. states are leading efforts to spare...
Event: Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a new nuclear arms race,...
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of...
Ask Congress to Stop the Government Shutdown
After the U.S. government shut down on October 1 due...
Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments
The U.S. Bishops this week responded to the Trump Administration’s...
“Religious Freedom Fosters Peace” – USCCB
On Monday, October 27, the United States observes International Religious...
Event: Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a new nuclear arms race,...
Wisconsin Officials Seek to End Catholic Charities Tax Exemption
The state of Wisconsin is attempting to eliminate a tax...
Church’s Seven New Saints Inspire Faith and Resilience
On October 19, Pope Leo XIV elevated seven new saints...
Lance Shockley Executed
At 6 p.m. on October 14, 2025, the state of...
Missouri Appeals Court Rules Against AG, Allows Abortions to Continue
The Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that abortion...
World Mission Sunday
Sunday, October 19, is World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday,...
Washington State Backs Off Effort to Make Priests Violate Seal of Confession
On October 10, Washington state filed a motion in federal...
84% of U.S. Catholics View Pope Leo Favorably
According to a Pew Research study, 84% of U.S. Catholics...
Pope Leo Ribs Cubs Fan
In a moment that will likely increase Pope Leo’s favorability...
Shockley Execution Set to Occur Tuesday
Less than one week remains before the scheduled execution of...
Missouri Bishops Issue Statement on Immigration
In the context of the World Day of Migrants and...
Cole County Judge Upholds Second Revised Ballot Language for Amendment 3
A Cole County Judge this week approved the Summary Statement...
AG Subpoenas Planned Parenthood for Patient Abortion Records
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has subpoenaed Planned Parenthood Great...
USCCB: FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory”
“It is jarring and contradictory that, at the same time...
Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Exhortation Urges Christians to Care for the Poor, Sick, and Migrants
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV issued the first Apostolic Exhortation...
Respect Life Month Begins Amidst Looming MO Execution
October 1 marks the first day of Respect Life Month....
49th Annual Respect Life Conference Tomorrow: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
Tomorrow, the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St....
Gov. Kehoe Announces Refocus of Missouri’s SNAP Program
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services...
Missouri National Guard Will Support ICE in Administrative Duties
Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has authorized the Missouri...
Pope Leo Praises Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Hopes Hamas Will Accept
“We hope they accept it; so far it seems a...
Report Exposes that Abortion Pill Complications are Underreported
National Right to Life has released a new report, Missed,...
Over 60 Congolese Christians Killed in Islamic Terror Attack
At least 64 people have been killed in a brutal...
U.S. Bishops Submit Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Protect Women’s Sports
Last week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Baby Found in Safe Haven Box in O’Fallon
A newborn infant was anonymously left in the O’Fallon Fire...
49th Annual Respect Life Conference: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
On Saturday, October 4, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
Prison Nursery Offers Moms Healing, Hope, and Redemption
The latest issue of the Missouri Catholic Conference’s Messenger and podcast, MCC from...
Judge Orders Rewrite of Summary and Fair Ballot Language of Amendment 3
A judge last Friday ordered the Secretary of State to...
49th Annual Respect Life Conference: “Hope in the Gospel of Life”
On Saturday, October 4, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
New “Healing and Hope” Initiative Seeks to Amplify Mental Health Engagement Across US
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. The...
Governor Announces Expedited Disaster Assistance for Debris Removal in St. Louis
On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the approval of additional expedited disaster...
FBI Investigating 60 Reports of Anti-Catholic Hate Crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a U.S. Senate hearing...
Public Support for Assisted Suicide Decreases
A new Lifeway Research study reports that 51% of respondents...
China Outlaws Online Preaching, Prayer, and Religious Instruction
On September 15, China’s State Administration for Religious Affairs published...
Bishop Emeritus John Gaydos of the Diocese of Jefferson City Dies at Age 82
Bishop Emeritus John R. Gaydos frequently said, “How could we...
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot at Utah College Event
Charlie Kirk, the founder of conservative activist organization Turning Point...
Legislature Passes Redistricting and Initiative Petition Measures
The Missouri Senate on Friday passed measures to redraw congressional...
Pew Research Survey: How Much Does Religion Influence the Way Americans Vote?
A new study by Pew Research Center found that religion...
First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Louisiana
On September 5, Bishop Simon Peter Engurait was ordained, making...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
Archbishop Rivituso Installed as Third Archbishop of Mobile
Former Auxiliary Bishop Mark S. Rivituso of the Archdiocese of...
Governor Kehoe Announces Second Special Session
Governor Mike Kehoe issued a proclamation on Monday announcing a...
Latest MCC Podcast: Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Fight against the Death Penalty
The Missouri Catholic Conference’s Legislative Counsel, Curt Wichmer, recently met...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Addresses Faith, Abortion, and the Court’s Role in New Memoir
Next week, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett will launch...
Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pope Leo XIV will preside over the canonization ceremony of...
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire during the opening...
Missouri State Rep. Ken Waller Passes Away at 63
Missouri State Representative Ken Waller passed away on Saturday at...
Hearing Held on Lawsuit to Block a Vote on Pro-Life Ballot Measure
A Cole County judge heard arguments on Wednesday on whether...
Judge Denies Request to Block State Funding for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
A Cole County judge denied a request to temporarily block...
HHS Warns States to Remove “Gender Ideology” from School Curricula
President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop-elect Ralph O’Donnell to Lead the Diocese of Jefferson City
This week, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop-elect Ralph O’Donnell, 55,...
Catherine Hanaway Appointed as Missouri’s First Female Attorney General
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Tuesday that former Missouri House...
Pope sets Aug. 22 as Day to Pray and Fast for Peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe today (Aug. 22)...
Focus on the Family Founder James Dobson Passes Away
Conservative Christian leader James Dobson, founder of Christian group Focus...
Podcast: Immigration Through a Catholic Lens
Recently, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager at the MCC,...
Missouri Supreme Court Declines AG’s Request to Reinstate Abortion Restrictions, Sends Case to Appeals Court
In a 7-0 ruling Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court refused...
Pope Leo Adapts to New Role in First 100 Days in Office
Stories about "the first 100 days" are standard fare at...
Latest MCC Podcast Highlights Judy Henderson, who was Wrongfully Convicted
Judy Henderson is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform...
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Back to School Prayer
As we enter the start of a new school year,...
USCCB: Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion
“The women and men who served our country, to defend...
Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart, Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the use of...
Lawmakers File Lawsuit Claiming Chiefs and Royals Stadium Funding is Unconstitutional
Two Missouri lawmakers filed suit last week challenging the bill...
Pope Leo Commends Work of Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus held its 143rd Supreme Convention in...
Total US Birth Rate Drops to New Historic Low
Amid declining birthrates in the United States, proponents of Catholic...
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Set for Two-Part Release
In an X social media post, Lionsgate film studio announced on August...
St. John Henry Newman to be Named 38th Doctor of the Church
On Thursday this week Pope Leo XIV approved the decision...
Prayer for the End of Taxpayer Funding of the Abortion Industry
Recently, Planned Parenthood and other big abortion businesses were banned...
North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto on Bill Protecting Parental Rights, Women and Children
On Tuesday, North Carolina legislators voted to override Democratic Governor...
World Day Against Human Trafficking: Over 50 Million People Exploited
July 30 marks the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking...
From Coma to Priest: A Priesthood of Hope
Fr. Joe Detwiler was seventeen years old and driving his...
U.S. Olympics to Bar Men from Competing against Women after Trump Order
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will formally...
Caught on the Kiss Cam: 8 Catholic Lessons From the Viral Scandal
Everyone has seen the moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and...
World’s Most Premature Baby Celebrates First Birthday
An Iowa baby has moved up the point of viability....
Missouri Sues Planned Parenthood for Misleading Women About the Risks of Abortion Pills
On July 23, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire as Gaza Catholic Parish Attacked
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his calls for “an immediate...
William L. Clay Sr., Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr. died Wednesday morning at his daughter’s...
Abortions in Ireland up 300% since 2018 Referendum
The Irish Department of Health statistics reported 10,852 abortions in...
Mexican Government Projects Pro-abortion Imagery onto Mexico City’s Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Mexico City, one of the largest in...
Millions Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Since Reopening
After a devastating fire six years ago, the Notre-Dame Cathedral...
Devastating Texas Flooding Claims over 100 Lives
Crews are searching for missing persons in Texas after severe...
Governor Kehoe Signs Legislation Protecting Missouri’s Most Vulnerable, Expanding School Choice
Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 121 into law Wednesday...
Jackson County Judge Once Again Strikes Down Missouri’s Abortion Ban and Safety Regulations
A Jackson County judge on July 3 once again blocked...
Judge Says Government Must Keep Funding Planned Parenthood Despite Medicaid Cutoff
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the government’s effort to...
Pope Leo Meets with Ukrainian President
Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a...
Planting with Prayer: The Catholic Gardening Handbook
Author and master gardener Margaret Rose Realy has a deep...
HJR 73 Will Appear on the 2026 Ballot as Amendment 3
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has certified HJR 73...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints the Most Reverend Mark Rivituso as Archbishop of Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama
On July 1, Pope Leo XIV announced that he had...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Heads Back to U.S. House After Senate Narrowly Approves
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating President Donald...
USCCB Praises SCOTUS Parental Rights Decision
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent batch...
Remembering the Catholic U.S. Founding Father this Holiday Weekend
Charles Carroll (September 19, 1737 - November 14, 1832) was...
Mid-Missouri Native Playing for Toronto Blue Jays says “God Has a Plan”
“I wouldn’t be here without my parents, without [my wife]...
Missouri Schedules First Execution of 2025
On June 24th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that States Can Bar Planned Parenthood from Receiving Public Funds
The United States Supreme Court this week ruled that a...
U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable
As Congress continues to debate the budget reconciliation bill–dubbed the...
Pope Leo Stands with Christians After Terrorist Attack in Syria
On June 22, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, two armed...
Keeping Cool in Missouri
Each year, many Missourians suffer from heat-related illnesses, with some...
World Refugee Day 2025
“Solidarity with refugees and migrants is not optional; it’s a...
Bishop Zaidan Urges Ardent Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
As tension and hostilities between Israel and Iran increase, Bishop...
Bishop Thomas Urges Catholics to Advocate for Life on Anniversary of Dobbs
June 24, 2025 will mark the three year anniversary of...
USCCB Celebrates Religious Freedom Week 2025
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) commemorates Religious...
Remembering Venerable Augustus Tolton on Juneteenth
On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of...
SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Procedures for Minors
In a crucial decision, the Supreme Court of the United...
LA Archbishop Calls for Day of Prayer Amidst Rioting
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has called for a...
UN Report Flags Global ‘Fertility Crisis’, Pushes for Increased Access to Contraception, Abortion, and Dismantling Traditional ‘Gender Roles’
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) issued a report analyzing...
Messenger: The Affliction of Pornography
The largest consumers of pornography are 12 to 17-year-old boys....
Happy Father’s Day
Fathers have a special role “in revealing and in reliving...
General Assembly Passes KC Stadium Funding and Disaster Relief to End Special Session
The Missouri House ended the special legislative session by passing...
Missouri Senate Advances KC Stadium Funding and St. Louis Storm Relief
The Missouri Senate on Thursday passed a more than $1.5...
Msgr. Kurwicki to Serve as Administrator of Diocese of Jefferson City
Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki has been elected to serve as...
Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Russian President Putin
On Wednesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV spoke on the phone...
USCCB Congressional Action Alert
In the midst of Congress’ budget deliberations in Washington D.C.,...
World Communications Day 2025
World Communications Day is celebrated each year on the Sunday...
Missouri Supreme Court Leaves Abortion Ban in Place, For Now
The Missouri Supreme Court on May 27 overturned a pair...
Special Legislative Session in Missouri to Begin Next Week
Governor Mike Kehoe issued a proclamation Tuesday announcing a special legislative session...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Local Summer Food Programs for Children
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
During an audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV forcefully appealed...
U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning passed its...
MCC End of Session Report and Podcast
Which MCC priority bills passed during the legislative session and...
Catholic Organizations Assisting in Tornado Efforts in St. Louis
On Friday, May 16, an EF3 tornado touched down in...
Archbishop-elect McKnight Celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving, Bids Farewell to the Diocese of Jefferson City
On May 20, hundreds of Catholics joined Archbishop-elect Shawn McKnight...
Memorial Day
As we celebrate Memorial Day and remember our brothers and...
Senate Republicans Pass HJR 73, Sending Pro-Life Measure to Missouri Voters
Missouri voters will have the opportunity to add health and...
Planned Parenthood’s Latest Annual Report Shows Abortions at All-Time High
On Mother’s Day 2025, Planned Parenthood released its 2023-2024 annual...
Former MO Governor and U.S. Senator Kit Bond Passes Away
Christopher “Kit” Bond, a former Missouri governor and U.S. Senator,...
USCCB to Combat Increased Societal Acceptance of Pornography
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 41% of Americans deemed...
Senate Democrats Block U.S. Vatican Ambassador Confirmation
Senate Democrats blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch for U.S....
Pope Leo XIV Described as “Gentle, Contemplative” Novice in St. Louis
Robert Prevost entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint...
Habemus Papam! American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
On May 8, 2025, white smoke poured from the chimney...
General Assembly Sends Pro-life Bills to Governor
The General Assembly this week truly agreed and finally passed...
Former MCC Executive Director Passes Away
Former Missouri Catholic Conference Executive Director and General Counsel Louis DeFeo,...
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to Serve on the Religious Liberty Commission
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, President Trump created the Religious...
Supreme Court Seems Open to State-funded Catholic Charter School
Last year, the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School,...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’re still looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother’s...
Thousands Attend Midwest March for Life
While the threat of rain and thunderstorms kept some people...
Missouri Parental Consent Laws Challenged by Amendment 3 Lawsuit
A group that directs minors on how to obtain abortions...
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Promote Fathership and Support Fathers
The Missouri Senate Committee on Progress and Development unanimously voted...
Senate Committee Votes “Do Pass” on Pro-Life Joint Resolution
On Wednesday morning, the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and...
May, the Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church has dedicated the month of May to...
Conclave to Elect Next Pope Will Begin on May 7th
The Vatican has announced that the Cardinal electors will enter...
Midwest March for Life Next Week
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
U.S. Attorney General Forms Task Force to Eliminate Anti-Christian Bias
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted the inaugural meeting...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Whether Schools Can Deny Parents Opt-Outs of Gender Ideology Lessons
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard...
Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis’s Canonization
The Vatican announced that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis...
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at...
Easter Guide
This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20th. Catholic Answers...
MO Attorney General Enacts Age Verification for Pornography Websites
Through authority granted by the Missouri Consumer Protection Statute, Missouri...
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Foreign Religious Workers to Keep Serving in the US
This week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill...
USCCB Ending Cooperative Agreements with Federal Government Related to Children’s Services and Refugee Support
On Monday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced...
House Passes Bill to Promote Fathership and Support Fathers
On Thursday, the Missouri House of Representatives greenlighted a bill...
House Committee Hears and Advances New Bill to Replace Amendment 3
Missouri House Republicans this week advanced their newest proposal to...
Pope Francis Appoints the Most Reverend Shawn McKnight as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas
On April 8, Pope Francis announced that he has named...
USCCB Issues Report on Potential Impact of Deportations on Christian Families
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Department of...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
SCOTUS Hears Case on Defunding Planned Parenthood
The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments...
20th Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s Passing
On April 2, 2025, thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square...
Storms and Stress Resources
Due to Missouri’s geography, the state frequently experiences natural disasters....
House Sends its Budget Plan to the Senate
The Missouri House this week finished its work on an...
Pope Released from Hospital
After spending 38 days in the hospital for breathing difficulties,...
House Passes Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
The House on Thursday passed a MCC-supported bill aimed at...
House Committee Approves Zero-Cost Adoption Bill
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass”...
Planned Parenthood States Amendment 3 Provides a Right to Transport Minors Out of State for Abortions without Parental Consent
On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a press...
What is an Indulgence and How Can We Obtain One this Jubilee Year?
For centuries, an important element of holy year celebrations has...
Meatless Recipes That Aren’t Fish
If you missed our article on Friday parish fish fries, here’s...
Archbishop Naumann Sues Satanists over Alleged Theft of Eucharist
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has filed...
Mid-Session Bill Updates and Podcast
As we reported last week, the 2025 legislative session has...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
Missouri Prison Nursery Program Welcomes First Baby
Missouri’s first prison nursery program welcomed its first baby last...
First-Ever Eucharistic Congress for the Catholic Deaf Community
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will host...
Pope Francis Remains in Stable Condition on 12th Anniversary of Papal Office
Pope Francis observed the 12th anniversary of his pontificate on...
First Bills Sent to Governor as the 2025 Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Point
Governor Mike Kehoe celebrated a pair of legislative victories this...
AG Bailey Issues Cease and Desist Against Planned Parenthood
On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a Cease...
Satanists Plan “Black Mass” at Kansas State Capitol
A Kansas group known as “The Satanic Grotto” has announced...
2025 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
House Passes Expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes
The House on Wednesday third read and passed legislation to...
Senate Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The Senate on Thursday third read and passed its version...
Attorney General Bailey Issues Notice of Intent to Serve Cease and Desist Order Against Planned Parenthood
On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a notice...
USCCB Publishes Resource Addressing IVF
Since President Trump signed an executive order to study how to...
Christian Share of US Population Stabilizing after Downward Trend
According to a Pew Research Study, the share of Americans...
MCC Good News 2025 Legislative Session
If you missed the latest issue of the MCC Good News in...
2025 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Pope Francis Ventilated after “Sudden Worsening” of Respiratory Condition
According to an article from the National Catholic Register, Pope Francis...
House Passes Two MCC Priority Bills
The Missouri House this week third read and passed two...
Senate Committee Considers Bills to Remove Tax on Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products
The Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee this week heard...
Pope Encourages Christians to Compare Lives to Migrants this Lent
As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5, Pope...
Catholic Charities Agencies Across U.S. Continue to be Affected by Funding Freeze
Since President Donald Trump issued a directive halting all foreign...
St. Alphonsus Liguori Receives Grant to Restore Stained Glass Windows
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, an historic African American church in...
Abortions to Resume in Missouri After Judge Blocks Licensing Requirements
A Missouri judge last Friday blocked a licensing requirement for...
USCCB Sues Trump Administration Over Freeze in Refugee Resettlement Funding
On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses Immigration Policy
What is happening on immigration policy at both the federal...
Executive Order on IVF
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order that asked for a...
Pope’s Condition Sees Steady Improvement in Hospital
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday,...
New MCC Bill Progress Report
It has been just over six weeks since the 2025...
Campus Religious Liberty Bills Moving through House and Senate Committees
The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a...
House Committee Passes through Anti-Pornography Bill
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass”...
Pope Issues Letter Affirming U.S. Bishops for Their Work on Behalf of Migrants
On Monday, Pope Francis published a letter addressed to the...
Over One Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month
Since Pope Francis marked the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee...
Happy Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day has become associated with chocolates, flowers, and...
House Committee Holds Hearing on “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act”
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Health and Mental Health...
Missouri Women’s Prison Nursery Opens through Bipartisan Support
After three years of planning and retrofitting, the women’s prison...
National Marriage Week
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World...
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
“Human trafficking is not only a serious crime—it is a...
“Bishops’ Bet” for Super Bowl LIX
The Kansas City Chiefs have a distinguished fan who is...
Governor Kehoe Gives State of the State Address
During his speech on Tuesday afternoon on the House floor...
Senate Committee Hears Immigrant Bounty Hunter Bill
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Economic Development Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on...
Trump Signs Orders Restoring Protections for Preborn Children, Restricting Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors
President Trump has signed two executive orders prohibiting the use...
Beginning of Session MCC Report/Podcast
The 1st regular session of the 103rd General Assembly started...
Prayers for Victims of D.C. Plane Crash
Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of the victims...
March for Life 2025 is Today!
Thousands of pro-life Americans are converging on Washington D.C.’s National...
USCCB Issues Statement on Executive Orders Signed by President Trump
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th...
Trump Pardons Pro-Life Activists
In keeping with a promise he made during the presidential...
Senate Democrats Filibuster Born Alive Act
Every Democrat in the U.S Senate on Wednesday voted against...
Archbishop Rozanski and Bishop McKnight Visited the Capitol this Week
On Wednesday, January 22, Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of the...
Catholic Schools Week 2025
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2025!...
Remembering Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Martin...
Thomas More Society Petitions Trump to Pardon Pro-Life Activists
The Thomas More Society Catholic law firm is formally petitioning...
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Includes Hostage Release
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, a hostage and ceasefire...
No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on...
Kehoe Becomes Missouri’s 58th Governor
At noon on Monday, January 13, Mike Kehoe was sworn...
116-year-old Brazilian Nun is Oldest Person in World
The oldest person in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro...
U.S. Bishops’ Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced...
Abortion Group Trains Pharmacists to Dispense Abortion Pills
Catholic News Agency reported this week on a pilot program recently launched in...
LA Wildfires Area Level Church and Force School Closures
Christi Catholic Church and forced the closure of 65 Catholic...
Wednesday Marked Start of 2025 Legislative Session
On Wednesday this week (January 8, 2025), the State of...
Missouri Judge Strikes Down Abortion Ban but Abortions Still on Hold
A Missouri judge on December 20 temporarily struck down several...
Governor Parson Grants Pardons and Commutations
Closing out the final pending clemency petitions of his administration,...
Catholic Leaders Praise President Carter’s Faith
Catholic leaders are offering condolences on the death of former...
Terror Attack in New Orleans
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers Wednesday morning...
The Jubilee of Hope 2025 Has Begun!
The evening of December 24, 2024, Pope Francis opened the...
2024 News
Congress Considers FACE Act Repeal
House Republican lawmakers discussed repealing the Freedom of Access to...
Wishing You a Blessed Christmas and New Year
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and...
MCC debunks myths about the pagan origins of Christmas
On Wednesday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Planned Parenthood Holds Off Resuming Abortions as They Await Court Ruling
Amendment 3, which will allow abortions in the state, went...
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Thursday, Catholics celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of...
Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
As part of ongoing and broader efforts to counter antisemitism...
Cold Weather Rule in Effect
The Missouri Public Service Commission's (PSC) Cold Weather Rule began November 1,...
British Government Permanently Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care in...
Euthanasia Now Accounts for 1 in 20 Deaths in Canada
This week, Canada’s health department published its “Fifth Annual Report...
Archdiocese Mass Attendance Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year
Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of St. Louis increased for...
Nativity Scene to be Displayed in MO Capitol Rotunda
This Christmas Season, the Missouri Nativity Scene Committee will display...
Celebrating Feast Days
Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is...
Sen. Hawley Demands FBI, DOJ Retain Records of Pro-Life Prosecutions, Catholic Investigation
On Tuesday, Josh Hawley, Republican U.S. Senator for Missouri, warned...
Pre-filing of Legislation Begins for the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday, December 2 marked the first day Missouri legislators could...
Christopher Collings Executed
At 6 p.m. on December 3, 2024, the state of...
Two Weeks until Christopher Collings’s Execution
Less than two weeks remain before the scheduled execution of...
Carlos Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis is the first millennial to be canonized as...
Solemnity of Christ the King
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord...
Happy Thanksgiving from the MCC
We would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and...
Christopher Collings Execution Upcoming
In August, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution of...
U.S. Bishops Hold Fall Plenary Assembly
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met in...
USCCB Issues Statement on Immigration Reform
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a...
Parishioner Delivers Emergency Aid to Area Affected by Hurricane
“If you feel the need to do something and you...
Nicaraguan Regime Exiles President of Bishops’ Conference
This week, Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez of the Diocese...
‘Fighting Spirit’: A Film for Veterans Day
As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11,...
Kehoe, Hawley Win Respective Races and GOP Retains Control of Missouri General Assembly
Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe will be Missouri’s next governor....
Trump Wins Presidency
After Americans took to the polls on November 5th, Donald...
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3
Missouri voters this week approved Amendment 3, the so-called Right...
Bishops Encourage Catholics to Vote No on Amendment 3
On the ballot on Tuesday will be the pro-abortion Amendment...
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
When considering holidays in November, most people immediately think of...
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Invites the Faithful to Open Their Hearts to the Love of Christ
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of...
Missouri Bishops Urge Prayer to Defeat Amendment 3
Missouri Bishops are urging the faithful to pray and fast...
Pope Declares 14 New Saints
Pope Francis canonized 14 new saints during the celebration of...
On This Eve of All Saints, Celebrate ‘Holywins’ with Your Family!
Every October, Catholics debate whether participating in Halloween is acceptable...
Doctor Concealed Tax-funded Puberty Blocker Study After it Did Not Show Mental Health Benefits
In an article in Catholic News Agency, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy,...
Missouri Bishops Urge Voters to Oppose Amendment 3
The Missouri Bishops this week issued a statement urging Catholics...
MCC Messenger Explains the Dangers of Amendment 3
The MCC Messenger will be in diocesan newspapers over the...
MCC Travels the State Speaking on Amendment 3
Jamie Morris, Executive Director of the Missouri Catholic Conference, has...
MCC Gives Talk on Amendment 3 for Spanish-speaking Catholics
On Thursday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the...
Absentee Voting Ends Next Week
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5....
Italy Expands Surrogacy Ban to Citizens Abroad
The Italian Senate of the Republic on Wednesday passed a...
Amendment 3 Podcast
Curt Wichmer, Legislative Analyst at the MCC, recently spoke with...
World Day Against the Death Penalty
On October 10th, we commemorated World Day Against the Death...
Scientists Sue Publisher for Retracting Studies Showing Dangers of Abortion Pill
In an article by the Catholic News Agency, a group...
Hurricane Milton Damages Numerous Florida Parishes and Ministry Facilities
The Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Diocese of Venice...
Catholic Courtship: Meeting at Parish Picnics
“I think I just met the man for me, but...
Register to Vote
The 2024 General Election is in just over 4 weeks,...
USCCB Celebrates Respect Life Month
Each year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
USCCB Expresses Gratitude for Contributions to Refugee Resettlement
This week, President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee...
Tennesse Bishop on Devastation of Hurricane Helene
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville in eastern...
Prayers for the Health of the Archbishop of San Antonio
The Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, has requested prayers for...
Meet the Priest who was Recently on Jeopardy!
“He won the hearts of the internet,” someone posted on...
Marcellus Williams Executed
At 6 p.m. on September 24, 2024, the state of...
Additional Amendment 3 Resources
With just over 5 weeks until the general election, it...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life”
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
USCCB Announces Novena for Mental Health
Reposting remarks made in 2023, the United States Conference of...
Catholic Charities to Help Hurricane Helene Survivors
As Hurricane Helene brings devastating, life-threatening conditions to communities across...
Marcellus Williams to be Executed on Tuesday
With the court’s rejection of his innocence claim, Marcellus Williams...
Cathedral Basilica “Angel of Harmony” Statue Vandalized
A man has been arrested for vandalizing the “Angel of...
National Migration Week 2024
Leading up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees...
St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefies in Naples on his Feast Day
September 19 is the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more...
Doctor Says Abortion Pills and Medical Negligence Killed Georgia Woman, Not Pro-Life Laws
The website ProPublica this week issued a report that claimed...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules that Pro-abortion Amendment Will Remain on Ballot
On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a proposed...
Court of Appeals Rejects Williams’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
Governor Parson’s Vetoes Survive Legislative Veto Session
The Missouri legislature did not overturn any of Governor Parson’s...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
The Catholic Church Remembers September 11
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered...
48th Annual Respect Life Conference “Mercy Brings Life”
On Saturday, October 5, the Respect Life Apostolate of the...
New MCC Podcast Features Gabriel’s Retreat
Shawna DuBois, founder and Executive Director of Gabriel’s Retreat, talks about...
Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri....
USCCB Releases Resource Kit on Hispanic Communities and Ministries
To help illustrate the impact of the Hispanic community within...
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Condemn Interfaith Violence
Pope Francis visited the grounds of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque...
Grandparents Day on September 8
Sunday is National Grandparents' Day! Originally adopted in 1978 by...
Pro-life Advocates Sue to Have Amendment 3 Removed from Ballot
Pro-life legislators and activists last Thursday filed a lawsuit asking...
Court of Appeals Tries Williams’ Innocence Claim
The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus...
Amendment 3 Materials/Guidelines for Churches
We invite you to check out the revamped MCC abortion...
2024 Labor Day Statement Focuses on Human Dignity of Laborers
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day on September 2,...
Missouri Legislators Call for Hearings Over Childcare Subsidy Crisis
Amid a monthslong backlog in a childcare subsidy program, the...
Abortion Proponents Sue to Remove “Fair Ballot Language”
On August 13, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft approved...
Missouri Now Requires Proof of Surgery to Change Gender on IDs
On Monday, the Missouri Department of Revenue changed its policy...
USCCB Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic Ministry
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) just released...
DOJ to Hold Hearing on Death Row Inmate’s Innocence Claim
The Missouri Department of Justice will hold a hearing on...
Missouri Catholic Conference featured on Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast
Jamie Morris, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Missouri...
Pro-abortion Amendment Approved for the November Ballot
The Missouri Secretary of State this week announced that the...
Montana Supreme Court Ends Parental Consent Requirement for Minors Seeking Abortion
In a unanimous ruling issued this week, the Montana Supreme...
Missouri Schedules Fourth Execution of 2024
On August 13th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
House Chaplain Featured on MCC from the Capitol Podcast
Rev. Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, VG, discusses being the Chaplain of...
Primary Election
During Missouri's primary election on Tuesday, candidates for the U.S....
Pope Commends Knights of Columbus for Forming ‘Men of Faith and Family’
With the occasion of the 142nd Supreme Convention of the...
Olympians Choose to Glorify God
While the Olympic Opening Ceremony chose to mock Christ and...
Feast of the Assumption
Catholics will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the...
Governor Signs Order Prohibiting Sale of Unregulated Psychoactive Cannabis Products
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order that...
Missouri Prepares for Primary Election
The primary elections in Missouri will be held next week...
MCC Gives Workshop on Catholic Social Teaching for Spanish-Speaking Leaders
Last Saturday, July 27, 2024, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach...
Judicial Vicar of Diocese of Jefferson City Discusses Annulments
The Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Fr....
Three More Pro-life Activists Charged Under FACE Act
Three additional pro-life activists have been sentenced for violating the...
Pope’s Prayer Urges Political Leaders to be at the Service of People
Pope Francis has called on political leaders to be at...
Fr. Mike Schmitz on How to Evangelize
A recent surge in Catholic social media figures has led...
FBI Director Denies Targeting Pro-Life Advocates
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray denied in his testimony...
Pope Calls for Olympic Truce
Ahead of the Olympic Games, which begin today in Paris, Pope...
President Biden Exits Presidential Race and Endorses VP Harris
President Biden on Sunday announced that he is stepping aside...
Bishops Condemn Political Violence after Trump Assassination Attempt
Following the attempted assassination involving former President Donald Trump at...
Donald Trump Announces J.D. Vance, a Catholic Convert, as His Vice President Pick
On Monday, as the Republican National Convention (RNC) kicked off...
Advocates Celebrate USA’s 200th Death Row Exoneree
Opponents of the death penalty in the United States are...
Hope and Healing after Abortion
Chuck and Linda Raymond discuss the lingering pain and guilt...
National Eucharistic Congress Convenes
Tens of thousands of Catholics from across the U.S. have come together...
Arkansas Rejects Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Arkansas Secretary of State this week rejected petitions submitted...
Walking with Christ
Last week, thousands of people joined in the National Eucharistic...
Bishop Edward Rice Gives Pro-life Homily
Bishop Edward Rice, of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, gave...
Italy’s PM Proposes Financial Assistance for Women in Need Who Reject Abortion
The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed...
FSSP Selects New Superior General
The General Chapter of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter,...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Traveling Through Missouri
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling through Missouri in the next...
Missouri Cooling Centers
With Missouri experiencing 90+ degree weather this week, it’s good...
Prayer for Independence Day
God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with...
Pope Francis Calls Drug Traffickers “Murderers” and Warns Against Legalization
On Wednesday, the pope addressed the issue of drug abuse...
USCCB Issues Statement Regarding SCOTUS EMTALA Case Dismissal
The U.S. Supreme Court this week left in place the...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Traveling Through Missouri
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling through Missouri in the next...
Judge Throws Out Religious Challenge to Missouri’s Abortion Laws
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s pro-life laws was recently thrown out...
Bishop Reflects on Dobbs Anniversary
It has been two years since the Supreme Court handed...
Two Years After Dobbs: What Have States Done to Support Mothers and Babies?
The Ethics & Public Policy Center recently published the “Two...
Remembering Venerable Augustus Tolton on Juneteenth
On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis...
Jimmy Akin on Civility and Politics
Jamie Morris, the MCC’s Executive Director and General Counsel, recently...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging...
Pope Francis to Meet with World Leaders at G7 Summit
For the first time in history, a pontiff will participate...
Father’s Day
Fathers have a special role “in revealing and in reliving...
Missouri Carries out Execution of David Hosier
On June 11, the state of Missouri executed David Hosier...
MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David...
Latest MCC Messenger Addresses In Vitro Fertilization
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF) and what is the...
Pope Preparing Document on Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis said he is preparing a new document on...
U.S. Bishops Denounce New Federal Immigration Restrictions
On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration implemented an asylum ban that...
Rep. Ben Baker’s Daughter and Son-in-law Killed in Haiti
The daughter and son-in-law of Neosho Representative Ben Baker were...
Columbia Couple Receives Papal Honors
A Columbia couple are only the second and third recipients...
Global Executions Reach Eight-Year High
As the world advances in the fields of technology and...
MCC Participates in Spanish-Speaking Podcast to Discuss Immigration and Hispanic Ministry
Last week, our Hispanic Outreach Manager, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, was...
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
We celebrate this week the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, also...
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday occurs this Sunday, May 19, 2024. We celebrate...
Vatican Issues Guidelines on ‘Supernatural’ Occurrences
Today, the Vatican issued updated guidelines for reviewing apparitions, visions,...
Elderly Pro-Life Activist to be Imprisoned under FACE Act Violation
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic and pro-life activist, has...
Church in Mexico Wins Lawsuit and Will Not Change Baptismal Record of Trans-Identifying Person
A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese...
Missouri House and Senate Wrap Up Legislative Session
The Missouri House and Senate worked this week to finalize...
Governor Signs Education Bill
On Tuesday, May 7, Governor Parson signed SB 727 into...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Public Funds to Abortion Providers
On Thursday, May 9, Governor Parson signed HB 2634 into...
Pope Francis Proclaims 2025 Jubilee
Last Thursday, on the solemnity of the Ascension of the...
Augustine Institute Buys Boeing Land in St. Louis
The Augustine Institute recently closed on the sale of Boeing’s...
Celebrating Mother’s Day
As we celebrate Mary in the month of May, we...
Senate Passes FRA After 41-Hour Filibuster
The Senate gave initial approval on Thursday on a bill...
Supporters Deliver Signatures to Put Abortion on the Ballot
Abortion supporters on Friday delivered boxes of signatures to the...
BEHOLD KC Tomorrow
In conjunction with the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this summer,...
University Protests Prompt Congress to Pass Controversial Speech Bill
A bill that overwhelmingly passed the House by a 320-91...
SCOTUS Refuses to Halt Texas Age Verification for Online Porn
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)...
Thousands attend Midwest March for Life
Thousands of Missourians attended the Midwest March for Life at...
Request a Speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Would your parish, your group, or your organization like to...
Resources for Opposing Abortion Initiative Petition
The Missouri Catholic Conference has put together resources available for...
Midwest March for Life Next Week!
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
Missouri House Sends Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood to Governor
A bill that would block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood...
Governor and Attorney General Call to Fight Human Trafficking
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has established a Counter Human...
Caitlin Clark ‘Tries to Maximize her God-given Talents’
Caitlin Clark has become a household name after ending her...
Georgetown Study Highlights Parents’ Integral Role in Priestly Vocations
A recent study from the Center for Applied Research in...
Italy’s Prime Minister Calls for Stricter Ban on Surrogacy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is a Catholic, has...
Planned Parenthood Reports Record Number of Abortions
Planned Parenthood’s 2022-2023 Annual Report, tilted “Above & Beyond,” showed...
Missouri House Passes Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Expansion
The Missouri House on Thursday truly agreed and finally passed...
Action Alert—Urge House to Pass SB 727
(MO Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program) SB 727, an education reform...
Missouri Carries out Execution of Brian Dorsey
On April 9, the state of Missouri executed Brian Dorsey...
Senate Passes Bill Ending Medicaid Reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
A bill that would block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood...
Vatican Condemns Gender Ideology, Surrogacy, and Abortion in New Declaration on Human Dignity
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the declaration Dignitas...
Urge the U.S. Senate to Strengthen Child Tax Credit
As we approach the tax filing deadline, the United States...
Tolton Catholic Student Makes Fr. Tolton Mosaic with 20,400 Dice
Nate Pfenenger has made his share of “out of the...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Missouri House Advances FY ’25 Budget
The Missouri House this week completed its work on the...
Scotland’s New Hate Crime Law Could Criminalize the Church’s Teaching on Sex and Gender
The “Hate Crime and Public Order Act” came into force...
New Podcast on the Abortion Initiative Petition
Jamie Morris, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Missouri...
Viewing the Eclipse through a Lens of Faith
On Monday, April 8, people throughout North and Central America...
Nationwide Invitation to Prayer for the End of Abortion and for the Protection of Women and Pre-Born Children
On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States...
Will Hong Kong’s harsh National Security Law affect the seal of confession?
Hong Kong’s draconian national security law has now come into...
Emphasizing the “Holy” in Holy Week
As we prepare to enter into the most sacred days...
Brian Dorsey to be Executed April 9
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Brian...
Missouri Schedules Second Execution of 2024
On February 14th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution...
Committees in both the House and the Senate hear anti-immigration bills
On Monday, the House Committee on Homeland Security heard testimony...
Catholic Priests Determined to Remain in Haiti
Violence continues to plague Haiti as the national government loses...
England Bans Puberty Blockers
National Health Services (NHS) England has announced that it will...
Pope Advances Sainthood Cause of US Author’s Daughter
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of U.S. Sister...
Missouri Senate Reaches Deal to Expand Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
The Missouri Senate this week passed a bill to expand...
SCOTUS Unanimously Rules States Cannot Disqualify Presidential Candidates
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that states...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
House Passes Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Missouri House this week passed legislation that would block...
Bishops Encourage Senate to Pass Child Tax Credit
This week, the Missouri Bishops joined the United States Conference...
Decline to Sign Abortion Initiative Petition
Missouri Stands with Women has made available to all a...
“Leaping Saint” Matthias
In 1578, the Gregorian calendar was put into provisional use...
Idaho Halts Execution after Eight Failed Attempts to Insert IV
Idaho halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech...
USCCB Issues Letter in Opposition to Proposed IVF Legislation
On Wednesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
Missouri Files Suit Against Planned Parenthood for Interstate Abortions for Minors
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Planned...
Missouri Catholic Conference Opposes Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Missouri bishops, through the Missouri Catholic Conference, have issued...
Missouri Catholic Conference Opposes Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Missouri bishops, through the Missouri Catholic Conference, have issued...
House Leadership Pauses Gun Bills in Wake of KC Shooting
House Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lees Summit), told...
Public Policy Committee Lobby Day
Members of the Public Policy Committee of the Missouri Catholic...
2024 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Missouri Supreme Court Rules State Cannot Defund Planned Parenthood Through the Budget
The Missouri Supreme Court this week ruled that legislators could...
MCC Communications Survey
The Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) is excited to connect with...
Chiefs Rally Shooting Victim was Catholic Mother
What was supposed to be a festive and joyous occasion...
2024 Parish Fish Fries
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with...
Newest MCC Messenger Addresses Abortion Initiative Petition
The latest MCC Messenger is now available online. This issue discusses the...
New MCC from the Capitol Podcast: New Wave Feminists
In the latest MCC from the Capitol podcast, Destiny Herndon-De...
Ash Wednesday falls on St. Valentine’s Day
For the first time since 2018, Ash Wednesday, which signifies...
Vatican Warns that Changing Words in Sacraments Can Make Them Invalid
With the assent of Pope Francis, the Dicastery for the...
Fostering Lifelong Catholic Faith in Your Kids
The goal of virtually every dedicated Catholic parent is to...
Bishops Make Friendly Wager Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Bishop James Johnston has come up on the winning side...
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee this week advanced legislation...
House Conducts Hearing on SNAP Benefits Bill
The Missouri House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions held...
USCCB Issues Statement on Human Trafficking
On Thursday, February 8, the Catholic Church will observe the...
Abortion is Leading Cause of Death Worldwide for Fifth Straight Year
Last year, abortion was the leading cause of death throughout...
MCC Report on 2024 Legislative Session
The MCC has been busy reviewing the over 2,000 bills...
Senate Committee Hears Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday heard testimony...
Gov. Parson Delivers Final State of the State Address
On Wednesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson delivered his sixth State...
Assisted Suicide in the U.S. and Canada
New York and Massachusetts currently have legislation that would legalize...
Catholic Schools Week 2024
This Sunday is the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2024!...
Abortion Amendment Backers Seek Signatures
On Wednesday, a coalition of Missouri abortion-rights groups announced that...
March For Life 2024
Despite a few weather concerns, the world’s largest annual pro-life...
Scottish Government Proposes ‘Conversion Practices’ Ban
On January 9, 2024 the Scottish government released The Equality,...
Pope Francis Calls for Global Ban on the “Deplorable” Practice of Surrogacy
On Monday, in a speech to all the world’s ambassadors...
Senate Conducts Hearings on Education Bills
On Wednesday the Missouri Senate’s Committee on Education and Workforce...
Conservative Legislators Split over Death Penalty
Discussion of Missouri’s capital punishment got an early start this...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Workforce and Infrastructure Development Committee on Wednesday heard testimony...
2024 Legislative Session Begins
Missouri lawmakers returned to Jefferson City on Wednesday to begin...
Federal Court of Appeals Declares ER Doctors not Obligated to Perform Abortions
On Tuesday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled...
St. Louis Hosts 2024 SEEK Conference
The City of St. Louis hosted the 2024 SEEK Conference...
Dictatorship in Nicaragua intensifies its persecution of the Catholic Church
The Nicaraguan regime of former Marxist guerrilla-leader Daniel Ortega and...
Catholic New Year’s Resolutions
The new year offers an opportunity for us to reflect...
2023 News
Midwest March for Life Next Week!
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
USCCB Responds to Senate Vote on Veterans Affairs Abortion Rul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution that sought...
Testimony Heard on Bills for Wrongful Convictions, SNAP Bans
On Monday, the House General Laws Committee heard public testimony...
New MCC Positions and Progress Report
There are just 3 weeks left until legislators conclude the...
Catholic Athlete’s Comeback after Rare Diagnosis
Kendal Rider was a star athlete at Lafayette Central Catholic...
U.S. Appeals Court Preserves Partial Access to Abortion Pil
A federal appeals court this week ruled that the abortion...
Benefits Cliff Bill Advances in House
On Wednesday, Senate Bill 82 was referred to the House...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect...
Midwest March for Life
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness...
Divine Mercy Sunday
This Sunday, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The Feast of...
Pope Francis tells “Keyboard Warrior” Catholics to Proclaim Gospel in-Person
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, Pope Francis urged “keyboard...
Missouri House Passes Budget
The Missouri House this week passed its proposal to fund...