‘A walk in faith’
Adoption ministry helps build families by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The call from the Chicago hospital was urgent and so was the need: A newborn baby had been abandoned by its troubled mother.…
Column: At which point does justice require intervention?
by Michael Schuttloffel Seemingly forgotten these days is the not insignificant fact that this country almost went to war only five months ago. In early September 2013, an attack by the United States on Syria,…
Column: Cold winter provides a lesson on stewardship
The life of a Christian steward is a journey and a continual process of growth in faith, hope and love.
Column: Presentation of Jesus fulfills Malachi’s prophecy
by Father Mike Stubbs Georges Sand was a woman. So was George Elliot. But those were not their real names. Occasionally, an author will publish under a pen name, for various reasons. Years ago, when…
Column: Open up the Catholic treasure chest
by Father Mark Goldasich Reading can be a valuable pastime … and not just figuratively speaking. Let me explain. Several days ago, as I was searching for a particular book on a lower shelf in my…
Topeka rally draws abortion opponents to the Capitol
by Marc and Julie Anderson TOPEKA – On the same day as the nation rally and March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, local rallies and marches were held across the nation. At the state…
‘Maintenance Catholicism’ called failed policy
by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. —There’s no sugarcoating it. The situation of young adult ministry in the Catholic Church can be described in one word: crisis. “The number of Millennials according to Pew…
Got help?
If not, a new Leavenworth program can help you find it by Jessica Langdon jessica.langdon@theleaven.org LEAVENWORTH — A family that needs help paying the rent would tell you in a heartbeat that the situation is…
Column: Youth assessment’s first fruits are impressive indeed
by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann I was very proud to be in Washington, D.C., last week with hundreds of primarily young people from the archdiocese, participating in the annual March for Life. As was reported in…
On the march
More than 600 from archdiocese participate in the 41st annual March for Life by Marc and Julie Anderson WASHINGTON, D.C. — They came by car, bus and plane. Some had come many times before; this…