Ministry strives to rescue the homeless
When Charles Carney looks at the homeless, unwashed or mentally ill, he sees the crucified Christ. And he tries to help them, sometimes inviting them into his home.
Angels hit the green for golf benefit
KANSAS City, Kan. — Don’t be surprised if you see a traffic jam caused by gawkers and paparazzi snapping photos at Painted Hills Golf Course here in late June. And don’t be shocked if you…
God’s country
College students joined Father Nick Blaha on a grueling wilderness retreat to gain a greater appreciation for God’s beautiful creation by Monte Mace EMPORIA — Giving up chocolate would have been easier. But 11 area…
Sisters fill Villa ‘with great love’
By Monte Mace OLATHE — It’s easy to conjure up images of Mother Teresa when you encounter the nursing Sisters from India hard at work here at Villa St. Francis. From their white habits to…
Oustanding
Holy Spirit teacher wins outstanding music educator in the northeast district of the Kansas Music Educators Association
Catechumens, candidates prepare to enter the church at Easter
Betty and Brian Hurt held hands during the entire Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults class Feb. 9 at Queen of the Holy Rosary parish here and listened intently as pastor Father Pete O’Sullivan explained…
Be ‘the best version of yourself,’ speaker urges teens
Nationally renowned speaker Paul J. Kim posed that and several other similar questions to participants at the ReNew Year Heart retreat, held at Sacred Heart Parish in Emporia and sponsored by the archdiocesan rural youth…