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The magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023

VOL. 3 | ISSUE 5

Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

Publisher

Ashlie Hand

Editor

Christy Gruenbaum

Assistant editor

Jenny Pomicter

Graphic designer

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ON THE COVER:

Sister Stephen Patrick Joly, Ph.D., teaches science and Christian morality at St. Michael the Archangel High School. Photo by Laura Eagle.

COVER STORY

Of faith and science | Spiritual motherhood in the classroom

Ashlie Hand

The primary apostolate of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist is education. With a Ph.D. in cell and microbial biology from The Catholic University of America, Sister Stephen Patrick Joly brings a unique understanding of faith and science, while finding her joy in serving as a spiritual mother to her students at St. Michael the Archangel High School.

4 On the Way | Aiming at the target | Bishop Johnston

What we think about becomes our target in life. If we think about good things, it is more likely that we will choose good things and do good things.

8 House of God | St. Columban, Chillicothe | Ashlie Hand and Cory Thomason

Originally built by Franciscan friars who settled in northeastern Missouri, St. Columban celebrates the rich German heritage of its first parish community.

Ministry on the move | Bridget Locke

Construction at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception led to the need to move the Cathedral’s Morning Glory Ministries’ daily meal service for downtown’s poor and hungry to a new location, so through prayer, Bishop Johnston invited MGM to the Catholic Center.

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To Serve and Lift | Outpace

Poverty | Susan Walker

While there are lots of runs/walks throughout the year, the mission of Catholic Charities makes Outpace Poverty fall’s most meaningful 5K.

22 Familiar face becomes “Warrior” for the diocese | Karen Ridder

After 37 years serving St Pius X High School as teacher, coach and administrator, Joe Monachino steps into a new role as Director of Athletic Programs for the Catholic Schools Office.

24 Come Home to Communion | Sara Kraft

The Cathedral of St. Joseph is home to a new first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, one of two patrons of Eucharistic revivals.

33 Celebrating two centuries of ministry and devotion | Marty Denzer

St. Mary Parish in Independence has planned a year-long bicentennial celebration, kicking off on the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Aug. 15, 2023.

34 Ministry spotlight: Partners in solidarity | Marty Denzer

Seven Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph support the education of children and young adults in 10 communities in El Salvador through the Center for Exchange and Solidarity, Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS).

En Espanol

26 En el Camino | Apuntando al Objetivo | Obispo Johnston

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Reliquia del Beato Carlo Acutis | Sara Kraft

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Socios en solidaridad | Marty Denzer