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Archbishop McKnight reflects on his years leading the Diocese of Jefferson City

Parents set the tone for the faith in Shawn McKnight’s formative years

Responding to the call

Colleagues describe a leader with a brilliant mind but a shepherd’s heart

Listening, coresponsibility, and focus on mission characterize archbishop’s leadership style

Deacons feel ‘seen’ by Archbishop McKnight

New archbishop has a missionary heart, say priests of former diocese

Former colleagues remember a thinker — and a doer

Sacred art, saints and devotions guide the new archbishop’s spiritual life

Former parishioners of ‘Father Shawn’ say he knew how to get people on board

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