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The Joplin Area Catholic Churches present Vacation Bible School
It's time for the Joplin Area Catholic Churches Vacation Bible School 2024: Cathletics. Just as it takes hard work to train for the Olympics, it's also important to get the right training to live out our faith. In this sports-themed VBS, kids will be inspired to set...
Take “Flat St. Peter” on Vacation!
Wherever you travel this summer, far or near, remember to "keep holy the sabbath", attend Mass and keep your church family with you. Take a picture of yourself with St. Peter and "tag" St. Peter the Apostle parish on Facebook to share your journeys with us or send a...
Scriptural Defense of the Catholic Faith: The Bible
This week we take a deeper dive into The Bible. We will learn about and discuss the differences between the Catholic Bible and the Protestant Bible as well as why there are differences. We will share ways that you can talk about The Bible when individuals have...
Spring 2024 Bible Study
We invite you to join us for an introductory Bible study to explore the scriptural foundation for the tenets of the Catholic faith beginning Wednesday, January 17. We will meet each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the old middle school (802 Byer's Avenue) for 12-14...
Septemberfest 2023
Join us for our fall festival! There will be music, food, kids' games, Cornhole tournament and a German biergarten. All are welcome, bring a friend! $10 Dinner - $5 Kids Meals - Cash Only for meals and activities. Pulled Pork - Brats - Kids' Meals Kids' games and...
Father Dave Explains 2021 Ash Wednesday Guidelines
How Does a Christian Respond in Time of Social Crisis?
We often struggle to make sense of the craziness that surrounds us right now. I think this article by Fr. Blake Brinton from “Word on Fire” places things in an excellent perspective for us! But we need to remember that once we have gotten our guidance from the Lord,...
Catholic Center Job Opening
The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau seeks qualified applicants for the exempt full-time position of Director of Development and Properties. Applicant must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church. Qualified individuals need a demonstrated...
The text of His Excellency Bishop Edward Rice’s message to the faithful of Southern Missouri
Dear Clergy, Religious, and Faithful of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, It is with a heavy heart, yet with confidence that this is the correct decision, that I decree that effective at 6 p.m., March 17, 2020, and until further notice, all public...