Diocese of Jefferson City Podcast

Celebrating 120 years of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

On October 18, the community will gather to celebrate 120 years of service at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City. In this episode, we trace the history of the hospital. We also discuss the Catholic spirit that guides and inspires the care at the hospital. A number of activities are planned to mark this anniversary, and everyone is invited to join in the fun!

The Bishops of Jefferson City

In this episode, Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, Diocesan Administrator, retraces the history of the Diocese of Jefferson City by reflecting on the leadership and legacy of our previous four bishops. Remembering our past helps prepare for our future — Bishop-elect Ralph O'Donnell, who will begin his service in October.

Catholic schools make good things happen

School is starting soon in the Diocese of Jefferson City.  In this podcast, learn about our school system and the unique relationship our schools have with our parishes. This episode includes insights from Diocesan Administrator Msgr. Robert Kurwicki and Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Erin Vader. We wish everyone a happy, productive and faith-filled start to the new school year!

Our experience as Pilgrims of Hope

We are now roughly halfway into our Jubilee year, a time when we are called to be Pilgrims of Hope. In this episode, we highlight a group of young people who recently took that concept literally by spending their spring break from college traveling as pilgrims to visit holy sites in Rome. In our latest podcast, they share reflections from their trip. We also invite everyone to take part in the pilgrimage opportunities available right here in our diocese. Learn more: diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year.

What's so special about the Chrism Mass?

In this mini-episode, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight describes how the Chrism Mass is unlike any other Mass of the year.  He also invites you to join us at 3 p.m. on April 15, 2025, to celebrate this liturgy with us at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. RSVP to attend at https://diojeffcity.org/chrism-mass-rsvp/ [https://diojeffcity.org/chrism-mass-rsvp/].