Fr. Randy Koenigsknecht, Parochial Vicar | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church | Jackson, Michigan

Read pastoral reflections and messages from Father Randy Koenigsknecht of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Jackson, MI. Find inspiration, faith insights, and guidance for your spiritual journey.


  • Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati & Sainthood

    Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati & Sainthood

    Models of Faith for Our Time: Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati & Carlo Acutis This weekend we celebrate the canonization of two new saints: Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. As you may recall the canonization process has three main steps. The first of these is an investigation into the person’s life to find out if…


  • Father Randy Koenigsknecht – Faith Story

    Father Randy Koenigsknecht – Faith Story

    It is hard to think of more fitting readings for me to have as I celebrate my firstweekend at my first assignment as a priest. Jesus says in the Gospel: “The harvest isabundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborersfor his harvest.” Growing up this Gospel…