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Please use your best judgment in deciding whether or not to come to Mass in inclement weather. Mass will still take place, but we want everyone to stay safe.

Was Jesus baptized by immersion?  And how does this align with Catholic tradition? 

Ignore the built-in porch lights while you triple the electric bill by illuminating the outside of your house with never-ending, non-energy efficient strands of light that fill the hearts of on-lookers with child-like wonder and glee? Check.

Edward Sri, presenter of the study program A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, takes a closer look at what has been called the most important event in salvation history, the Annunciation. See the place where the Archangel Gabriel came to announce to Mary that she would become the Mother of God, and discover in depth the meaning behind the angel’s greeting, “Hail, full of grace!” Dr. Sri explores the Scriptures to show the great significance of the event that changed Mary’s life forever.

Why was January 1 chosen as a holy day to honor Mary, the Holy Mother of God? Though New Year’s Day may seem more like a day for football and hangovers than for Mary, there’s a beautiful spiritual significance in celebrating her during the heart of the Christmas season.

The Knights need your help to serve the poor and hungry in our area! KofC and American Red Cross Blood Drives announce totals.

Please join Bishop Rice at Saint Agnes Cathedral for Holy Hour beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, followed by Midnight Mass in celebration of the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God. What better way to give thanks to Almighty God for His blessings of this past year and gratefully anticipate the promise of hope as we welcome the New Year. There will be security coverage in the St. Agnes parking lot from 10:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.in.

The darkness may be heavy, at times, but it is informed by the Light, and the Light is in the darkness, and there is a treasure in that darkness, which will be revealed if we allow it all to be informed and blessed by God.

The iconic arched glass of the windows that bookend the worship area of the church.  Water from Taney County Lakes.  Hand drawn silhouette of the Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus.  An exact replica of the cross at the top of the bell tower taken from the iconic photo of Our Lady of the Lake.  Four droplets of water. Three for the Trinity and one for you. Because you are the one He loves. You are the one the Good Shepherd leaves the flock of 99 to bring home.