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June is Dedicated to the Holy Eucharist

June 2, 2023

The Holy Eucharist is a central sacrament in our Catholic faith, as we believe it is the body and blood of Jesus Christ. According to Church teaching, during the celebration…

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Bp. McKnight: ‘Jesus unites his earthly family and his spiritual family, with Mary as mother of both’

May 30, 2023
Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Mass 2023

Jay Nies from The Catholic Missourian covers the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church.

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Celebrating Mary, Mother of the Church

May 24, 2023
Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church

This year, the Shrine’s feast day honoring Mary, Mother of the Church coincides with Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
On this day, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City will offer an outdoor Mass, weather permitting, at 10 am CT at The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church. A Marian Consecration prayer will follow Mass. Visitors may also stop in the gift shop.

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June is the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

May 19, 2023

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This tradition dates back to the 17th century when St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun,…

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What Human Emotions Did Mother Mary Experience

May 3, 2023

Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, is one of the most revered figures in Christianity. She is often depicted as a symbol of purity, grace, and devotion. However, we…

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4 Famous Catholic Shrines Around the World You Should Visit

April 5, 2023

A Catholic shrine is a holy place dedicated to a particular saint or holy figure recognized by the Catholic Church. These shrines are often located where important events in the…

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What is a Shrine? Discover The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

April 5, 2023

You might be asking yourself, “What is a shrine?” A shrine is a sacred place usually dedicated to a deity, saint, or other religious figure. It may contain objects of…

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