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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., prays at the end of the inauguration ceremony for members of Missouri s executive branch outside the state Capitol in Jefferson City Jan. 11, 2021. The event also marked the beginning of a yearlong celebration for Missouri s bicentennial of statehood. (Credit: CNS photo/Dan Bernskoetter via The Catholic Missourian.)
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City prayed Jan. 11 that God would bless and guide the newly sworn officials of Missouri s executive branch to lead not just with the power of their office but also with the moral authority founded on personal integrity and character.
The Republican governor took the oath of office at a midday event on the grounds of the recently refurbished Capitol, with church bells ringing and artillery guns firing a salute just as they have for past governors.
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Monday’s inauguration in Jefferson City kicks off celebration of 200 years of Missouri history
About 2,000 people are expected to attend Monday’s inauguration ceremonies at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The festivities will help kick off the historic celebration of 200 years of Missouri history.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson attend a legislative prayer service in Jefferson City on January 6, 2021 (photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page)
State Rep. Ron Hicks, R-Defiance, plans to bring his children to the 2021 Bicentennial inauguration ceremony.
“That’s one of the exciting things about being a part of this, not just for myself but my family. I have two young boys and for them to be parts of history and things and then learn about it, this is just an amazing experience,” Hicks says.