New director of youth Welcome, new Catholics . Page 3 ministry, religious ed. Official appointments. Page 4-5 Maureen Quinn will bring a “Chosen for Mission” . Page 10 passion for leading people to Christ in her new role as diocesan Hymns and doctrine . Page 12 youth ministry and religious Communications . Page 13 education director. Page 15 Beloved Julia Greeley . Page 14 May 14, 2021 • Vol. 64 No. 23 Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City Bp. McKnight to end general dispensation for Mass June 1 Response to ongoing trends and genuine need for the Eucharist Some safeguards to remain in place at pastors’ discretion The text of the decree is on Page 21 By Jay Nies Citing significantly lower infection rates, increased access to government- approved vaccines and the centrality of the Eucharist in Catholic life, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is summoning the faithful back to Mass in-person. He announced May 7 that the gen- eral dispensation from in-person Mass attendance on Sundays and holydays of obligation in this diocese will be lifted, effective June 1. The decree can be found on Page 21 in this issue and online at diojeffcity. org (click on the COVID-19 tab). People who have symptoms of CO- VID-19 or other communicable infec- tions, who have been advised by their medical doctor to avoid public gather- ings, or who are otherwise ill or home- bound remain dispensed, as do their caregivers. Employees of Renaissance Roofing examine the new cross and copper sheathing on the cupula atop the Cathedral of St. All others are obliged to return to Joseph in Jefferson City April 30. Bishop McKnight blessed the cross before it was lifted into place. Completion on the roof’s regular participation in the Sacraments, replacement following last spring’s major hail damage will roughly coincide with the bishop’s decree restoring the Sunday including Sunday Mass. obligation for the faithful to attend Mass in person. — Photo by Jay Nies “So many people have sacrificed so much since the pandemic began,” Bish- op McKnight said. “As we return to cel- Rev. Mr. Derek Hooper to be ordained a priest ebrating the Sacred Liturgy together in person, we honor their sacrificial love of the Jefferson City diocese on June 5 and we thank God for bringing us By Jay Nies “I’m just asking for the grace to be the priest God wants through this terrible situation. A group of seminarians were on a nine-week pilgrimage me to be,” said Rev. Mr. Hooper, “to be good, holy and faith- “The Body of Christ nourishes our to the Holy Land. ful and bring God’s love to the people He’s going to entrust souls and heals us of our sins; we are Alone one morning in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, to me down the road.” blessed that we can come together Rev. Mr. Derek Hooper lay prostrate at the place where Jesus The ordination will take place the weekend the Church again to receive the Body of Christ in died on the cross. celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood Holy Communion and build up the “I had this inspiration to tell God, ‘I’m ready to lay my life of Christ. Church,” he said.” down for You,’” said Rev. Mr. Hooper, a transitional deacon “God’s timing is impeccable with this,” said Rev. Mr. See RETURN, page 19 for the Jefferson City diocese. Hooper. “I’ve always had a special place for the Eucharist in Bishop W. Shawn McKnight plans to ordain Rev. Mr. my heart. It is the manifestation of God’s love for us. It has Find us online at Hooper to the Holy Priesthood at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June been bringing people closer to God for centuries.” 5, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. Rev. Mr. Hooper’s younger brother, Father Gabriel Greer, CATHMO.COM All are invited to attend. a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas, will ceremonially and The Mass will be livestreamed on the diocese’s Vimeo @DIOJEFFCITY channel at vimeo.com/diojeffcity. See ORDAIN, page 17 2 The Catholic Missourian May 14, 2021 MOVING? If you are moving or changing parishes, please fill out Tuesday information below. Clip and mail to THE CATHOLIC MISSOURIAN, Pray for deceased priests 2207 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914. Or email changes to [email protected]. Allow two weeks. Rosary May 17 — Fr. James J. Burns, Immaculate Conception, Shackelford (1959) NEW ADDRESS in Baring May 18 — Fr. William D. 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City office at 2207 West Main Street: Associate Director of Stewardship — Supports the Stewardship Office through comprehensive The Catholic Missourian Helias Catholic has a solid college preparatory track, Official newspaper — Diocese of Jefferson City enhanced by an Accommodation Program, to address communications and development programs, Mailing address: 2207 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO ensuring an integrated development strategy involving all 65109-0914. Phone: 573-635-9127 the unique learning requirements of students with spe- entities of the diocese. Through personal contact, print and “A diocesan paper serves as a bond of unity by cial needs. publishing diocesan happenings and promulgating non-print media and technology, the Associate Director, under official regulations and decrees. It also plays a teaching role by reporting notable events of a religious and The Principal collaborates with the school President in the supervision of the Stewardship Director, is instrumental in secular nature, and interpreting them in the light of assisting the bishop in his mission to teach and spread the Good Christian principles.” decisions pertaining to school facilities, marketing, and News of Jesus Christ. The primary focus of this position is to — Bishop Joseph M. Marling C.PP.S., July 7, 1957 community relations.