Amendment 3: Webpage, Resources, and Speaking Engagements

As Missouri prepares to vote on Amendment 3 this fall, we invite you to learn from and share this webpage of resources, where you will find the amendment language, learn how it will affect law in Missouri, and get helpful information on prayer, print material, how to have a conversation about abortion with others, and much more. Click the button below to learn more.

Speakers will be available from the Office of Life & Justice to speak to parishes about Faithful Citizenship and voting this November on Amendment 3. Contact Deb Sheppard at sheppard@diocesekcsj.org, 816.714-2367 to schedule.

• Wednesday, September 2nd, 6pm: St. Therese North
• Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30pm: St. John LaLande
• Saturday, September 5th, 6pm or Sunday, September 6^th, 11:30am: Sacred Heart, Warrensburg
• Tuesday, September 8th, 7:30pm, Zoom-This presentation is in Spanish, Zoom link: http://bit.ly/4gWGNxn
• Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30pm: Coronation of Our Lady
• Monday, September 21st, 6:30pm: St. Andrew the Apostle
• Tuesday, September 29th, 7pm: University of Central Missouri Newman Center
• Wednesday, October 7th, 7:30pm: Northwest Missouri State University Newman Center
• Wednesday, October 14th, 7:00pm: St. James Parish, St. Joseph, MO

During this election season, we request that all parishes prioritize Catholic speakers and resources such as the Missouri Catholic Conference and the Office of Life & Justice to present about Faithful Citizenship and voting this November on Amendment 3. If you have questions about non-Catholic or political speakers that want to come to your parish, please contact Deb Sheppard, 816.714-2367, sheppard@diocesekcsj.org or Pat Miller, miller@diocesekcsj.org, to assure that they are compliant with 501c3 guidelines.

LAST Last Chance to Register: TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Join the Pilgrimage: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

When: September 24th (see itinerary below)

Where: The Dome at America's Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has reserved a limited number of tickets and several coach buses to transport individuals to the Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St. Louis on Thursday, September 24. Details are outlined below.

As you travel to attend the Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, we invite you to go deeper—transform your trip into a sacred journey. The Sheen Pilgrimage is a spiritual experience centered around prayer, reflection, and celebration. Activities include the historic Beatification Mass, sacrament of confession, adoration, and a Catholic expo that will include hundreds of Catholic resources, ministries, programs, religious men and women, gifts, and much more.

Itinerary

·   5:00 a.m.: Buses depart Kansas City (may be adjusted by location). Bus locations will be scheduled based on proximity to parishes and number of registrations.

·   10:00 a.m.: Arrive at The Dome of America’s Center in St. Louis

·   Expo 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

·   Adoration and Confession 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 4:30-6 p.m.

·   Pre-Mass Show 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

·   Beatification Mass 2 p.m.

·   Veneration of Relic 4-6 p.m.

·   6:00 p.m.: Depart The Dome to return to Kansas City

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Registration: $90 per person. Includes your ticket into the event and transportation. 

All ticket holders are required to ride the diocesan bus to and from the event. All meals and incidental expenses are the responsibility of the individual. More information about security, bags and backpacks, and outside food will be provided at a later date.

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Register HERE.

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Tickets will be delivered to your parish and distributed by your parish office. Please wait for further details from your parish office regarding availability.

Learn more HERE. 

Prayer to End Threats to Human Dignity in the State of Missouri

When: Ongoing through October 25th

Bishop Johnston has asked for a 9-month novena on the 25th of each month starting in February. The novena is intended to encourage prayer to end the threats to human dignity in the state of Missouri. Bishop Johnston specifically requests prayer related to continuing concerns in our community impacting immigrant families amid the ongoing surge in deportation efforts. Additionally, later this year, voters in Missouri will once again be asked to address abortion laws in our state, particularly the loosening of restrictions that have long protected women in Missouri. We will be sharing more on this issue in the coming months, asking the faithful to vote "yes" on Amendment 3 in 2026. 

If your parish would like an order of printed prayer cards, please contact Chelsea Voboril. In the meantime, you may download a digital file of the prayer card HERE

Text Messaging Option

• Have you ever been interested in one of our events, but it didn't find its way into your calendar?
• Are you wanting to give of your time, talent, and treasure, but don't know where to start?
• Want to be immersed with prayer opportunities that remind you of the sanctity of life and the dignity of every person?

Check it out...we can now text out reminders through the month of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities with our community partners, and prayer reminders and requests from the Office of Life & Justice!

We promise not to spam you, just some occasional reminders of the same great Life & Justice content, but in short text form.

You can sign up a few different ways:

1. Text "Join" and your email to (816) 707-5123
2. Click the button below!