Cathedral of St. Joseph - JC

09/06/2026

Join us for a livestream of the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

09/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and blessed holiday weekend. Please note these schedule changes in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church, who is featured in our stained glass window of the Doctors of the Church in the Cathedral as pictured here.

"Gregory was born around 540 A.D. into worldly prestige – his family belonged to the Roman nobility and his father was prefect, or mayor, of the city. He was also heir to a Christianity profoundly lived, for his mother and aunt are saints. "
To read more on his life of service, click here:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/03/st--gregory-the-great--pope-and-doctor-of-the-church.html

09/01/2026

Please see the list of items needed for the Families in Need September September 8th delivery.

The Cathedral Families in Need Food Program provides monthly grocery bags to 100 families at the Little Explorers Discovery Center. Each month, we request five nonperishable food items, which volunteers from the parish pack into bags for distribution and then deliver to the facility.

If possible, please pre-bag one of each item to help with packing and delivery. Please avoid oversized bulk items as they can be difficult to package and transport. Expired food items cannot be accepted.

Thank you for supporting local families in need.

08/31/2026

Please join us in wishing Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell a very blessed Birthday!

Please join us in wishing Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell a very happy and blessed birthday!

On this special day, we give thanks to God for the gift of Bishop O’Donnell and for his faithful service to the Church and to the people of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen him as he carries out his ministry, and may He bless him with good health, joy, wisdom, and renewed strength in the year ahead. We are grateful for Bishop O’Donnell’s leadership, pastoral care, and dedication to serving Christ and His people.

As we celebrate his birthday, let us also offer a special prayer for him and for the Diocese of Jefferson City. May God continue to watch over Bishop O’Donnell, surround him with His grace, and bless his ministry for many years to come.

Happy Birthday, Bishop O’Donnell! May God bless you abundantly today and always, and may He continue to bless you and the Diocese of Jefferson City.

08/31/2026

Today's Responsorial Psalm reminds us that our true wisdom comes from God's Word, not from our own human pride.

The Responsorial Psalm during Mass is designed to help us meditate on God's Word, and this Psalm specifically reminds us of the importance of that meditation.

Today, let this reading encourage us to stay rooted in the Word of God and that it is that Word which will guide us throughout our day and provide us the strength to endure.

Psalm 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

08/30/2026

Join us for a livestream of the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

08/28/2026

St. Augustine, pray for us!

He is pictured here at the Cathedral in our stained glass window, featuring the Doctors of our Church, in the lower right hand corner.

A Christian at 33, a priest at 36, a bishop at 41, and declared a Doctor of the Church 868 years after his death, Saint Augustine of Hippo experienced many hardships in his life, and set an example for men and women around the world to follow. The example, prayers, and influence of Monica (whose feast we celebrated yesterday) played a role in her son’s spiritual journey which ultimately led Augustine to convert to the Catholic faith. At 33 years old, Augustine was baptized by Bishop Ambrose of Milan and made a commitment to spend the remainder of his life as a “servant of God.”

Read more on his life here:
https://augustinian.org/spirituality/saint-augustine-of-hippo/

08/27/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Monica.

She prayed for her son's (Augustine) conversion for 17 years. She is often invoked as the patron of patience, as well as alcoholics, conversion, mothers and wives. She never wavered in her prayers and in the end both her husband and son converted, with Augustine becoming a saint and Doctor of the Church (more on him tomorrow!)

Saint Monica, pray for us!

08/25/2026

Today is the last day to RSVP!!

The evening will include:
-Opening prayer and a message from Bishop O’Donnell
-Updates from: Safe Environment, Tribunal, Faith Formation, Stewardship & Parish Vitality, and Catholic Charities.
-A deanery-wide listening session on families today, in preparation for the October 2026 meeting in Rome, when bishops from around the world will gather with Pope Leo XIV for synodal discernment on proclaiming the Gospel to families today.
-During the small-group discussion, we will reflect on the realities, joys and challenges facing families today, how our changing world is affecting marriage, parenting and passing on the Catholic faith, and how our parishes can better accompany and support families.

Please discern and reflect on the following discussion questions prior to the meeting:
1. What are the biggest joys and challenges families are experiencing today?
2. How are changes in our world affecting marriage, parenting, caring for one another and passing on the Catholic faith?
3. What are some examples of how parishes are helping families grow in faith and thrive?
4. What can we learn from families’ real-life experiences to better accompany them?

Your participation is important as we listen to the experiences of families in our local communities and consider how the Church can more effectively walk with them.
Please plan to attend and be part of this important conversation.

Please RSVP here:
https://diojeffcity.org/deanery-meeting-rsvp-august-27-2026/

We look forward to gathering with you!
If you have questions, please contact Trish Lutz at [email protected].