Just days shy of two-year anniversary of Joplin tornado, St. Mary Parish breaks ground on new parish plant

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COMMUNITY TURNS DIRT–Members of St. Mary Parish, Joplin, and Bp. James V. Johnston, Jr., manned shovels May 16 and broken ground on the 47-acre tract of land for the $13.5 million building project that will construct a new St. Mary Church, elementary school, offices, and parish center. (Photo by William Caldwell)
COMMUNITY TURNS DIRT–Members of St. Mary Parish, Joplin, and Bp. James V. Johnston, Jr., manned shovels May 16 and broken ground on the 47-acre tract of land for the $13.5 million building project that will construct a new St. Mary Church, elementary school, offices, and parish center. (Photo by William Caldwell)

“Each of our lives is made up of many ‘chapters,’ and so it is also with a parish family,” said Bp. James V. Johnston to the joyous crowd gathered Thu., May 16, at West 32nd Street and Central City Road in Joplin. “It is a joy and a blessing to be able to begin this new chapter for St. Mary Parish today with this groundbreaking for our new church and school.” Read more

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Bishop Johnston on Year of Faith Indulgence

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From Most Rev. James V. Johnston, Jr.

In accordance with the Holy Father’s decree at the beginning of the Year of Faith (Oct. 11, 2012), I wish to encourage the faithful of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau to avail themselves of the plenary indulgence granted during the Year of Faith, which concludes on Nov. 24, 2013, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

“During the Year of Faith, which will last from Oct. 11, 2012 to Nov. 24, 2013, a Plenary Indulgence for the temporal punishment of sins, imparted by the mercy of God and applicable also to the souls of deceased faithful, may be obtained by all faithful who, truly penitent, take Sacramental Confession and Eucharist and pray in accordance with the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.” Read more

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Faith formation & outreach heart of ministry within bilingual Kennett parish

ST. CECILIA PARISH–Founded in 1923, St. Cecilia Parish, Kennett, MO, is a dynamic, diverse, bilingual parish. (Photo courtesy Catholic Extension)
ST. CECILIA PARISH–Founded in 1923, St. Cecilia Parish, Kennett, MO, is a dynamic, diverse, bilingual parish. (Photo courtesy Catholic Extension)

Like many parishes in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, faith formation and outreach is at the heart of St. Cecilia Parish, Kennett, where Fr. Daniel Robles serves as pastor. Fr. Robles also serves as pastor of St. Eustachius Parish, Portageville. St. Cecilia Parish is a diverse community and is home to many migrant farm-workers in the Bootheel of Missouri. Much of the ministry within the parish includes meeting the people very often where they reside, visiting them at home whenever possible. Read more

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Become a Charter Member of CCSOMO

CHARTER MEMBERS–Bp. James V. Johnston presented a framed Episcopal Blessing to Wanda Drury, a Charter Member of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Charter Members “make the love of Christ visible to those in need through their generous and vital support of CCSOMO,” as the Episcopal Blessing notes. Charter Membership closes Dec. 31, 2013. (Submitted photo)
CHARTER MEMBERS–Bp. James V. Johnston presented a framed Episcopal Blessing to Wanda Drury, a Charter Member of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Charter Members “make the love of Christ visible to those in need through their generous and vital support of CCSOMO,” as the Episcopal Blessing notes. Charter Membership closes Dec. 31, 2013. (Submitted photo)

Charter Membership is still open for Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO).

Charter Membership is an opportunity for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses to provide a solid foundation for CCSOMO as it becomes established and expands its program base. Read more

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The nine regions of the diocese cover more than 25,000 square miles which includes 39 counties in southern Missouri. Within the regions, 66 parishes, 18 missions, and four chapels serve the 66,000 Catholics who comprise the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The diocese has two cathedrals: St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Cathedral of St. Agnes in Springfield, MO.

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