Column: God often acts contrary to human expectations
There are only seven days in the week. As much as we might try, we cannot fit any more days in. There are only seven sacraments. We do not need any more than those to…
Column: No one can deny this singer’s gift
by Father Mark Goldasich Hey, are you a fan of Italy’s “The Voice”? Yeah, me neither. Since I never watch “The Voice” here in the States, it’s no wonder that I didn’t even know that…
Mountain & Street
The Franciscans of the Poor live their vocation of prayer and service by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — As a girl growing up in Brazil, Sister Agatha of the Divine Mercy thought everyone…
Defending the faith: It’s not brain surgery
by Jessica Langdon jessica.langdon@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — By day, Dr. Paul Camarata undertakes the most critical of operations as a leading neurosurgeon in the Kansas City area. But around the clock, the parishioner of…
‘Fireside chat’ focuses on Pope Francis
by Kaihtlyn Schlacter ATCHISON — The “Francis effect” — or how Pope Francis is shaking up the Catholic Church and the world — was the subject of a “fireside chat” led by Archbishop Joseph F.…
Column: Review of last 10 years leaves archbishop looking forward to next 10
by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, was the 10th anniversary of the Mass of welcome for my arrival in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. At that time,…
‘It just felt right’
Topeka women take next step toward communion by Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org TOPEKA — The faith journeys of four Topeka women — Lindsay Brees, Pam Karns, Brittany Rygaard and Kristen Turley — converged this…
Column: Running the numbers reveals more kids need our help
Many of you are thinking about a spring break destination. Or you are at your spring break destination. Or, possibly, you are on your way back from your fave (this makes me cool) spring break…
Column: Moses’ staff represents God’s powers to help or harm
by Father Mike Stubbs Someone who has trouble standing might use a walking staff as a cane to lean on. But a wizard might use his staff as an instrument to project his magical powers.…
Nobody is perfect
Teens hear unique message at ReachKCK event By Jessica Langdon jessica.langdon@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — It’s a safe bet the group of teens gathered at ReachKCK (Blessed Sacrament campus) here had never heard introductions quite…