Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of the 2025 Jubilee Year, a time of grace and renewal. Celebrated every 25 years, Jubilee Years feature pilgrimages, Masses, Reconciliation, and indulgences, emphasizing mercy and works of charity.

All men of the parish are warmly invited to join us for fellowship, food, and faith!

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 7:00–8:30 AM

Where: Immaculate Conception Church – Community Room A

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, a short presentation, small group discussion, and prayer. It’s a great way to connect and grow together in faith.

Donations are welcome.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter helps couples rediscover connection through a focused weekend away from daily distractions. Emphasizing communication, the program strengthens the bond between spouses, rekindling friendship and love in marriage.

A day of prayer and formation for parish ministry leaders and catechists.

St. Peter the Apostle, Joplin

CRM Retreat Center, Carthage

4th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield

9:00 AM start | Concludes with 3:30 PM Mass

This year’s theme, Renewed in Hope (Romans 5:5 – “Hope does not disappoint”), invites women of all ages to grow in faith, fellowship, and joy.

All are welcome!

The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration invite single women ages 18–40 to a weekend at their monastery in Clyde, MO. Discover the beauty of monastic life through prayer, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Lectio Divina, and the wisdom of the Benedictine tradition.

No cost to attend.

A day of prayer and formation for parish ministry leaders and catechists.

September 27 St. Peter the Apostle, Joplin

October 4 St. John Vianney, Mountain View

October 18 Sacred Heart, Dexter

November 8 Holy Trinity, Springfield

Pinecrest Center, Fredericktown

Pinecrest Center, Fredericktown

St. Agnes Cathedral

Springfield

Pinecrest Conference Center

Fredericktown

Springfield Catholic High School

Springfield

St. Agnes Cathedral

Springfield

Jefferson City

On August 15, 2026, we will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of our diocese (Aug. 24, 1956) during our first-ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress (DEC) to be held in the West Plains Civic Center. Leading up to these momentous celebrations, all people of the diocese are invited to participate in a year of spiritual preparation by participating in various activities.