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Archdiocese • Local

Archbishop McKnight receives pallium

July 11, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Check out the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope sites in northeast Kansas

July 11, 2025
Local • Religious life

Father Aduri honored with Blessed Michael McGivney Award

July 11, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Catholic Media Association honors The Leaven with 13 awards

July 11, 2025
Local • Religious life

Augustinian Sisters participate in 5K as part of Fiesta kickoff

July 11, 2025
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July 11, 2025
Local • Schools

USM AD named athletic director of the year

July 11, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Exhibit pays tribute to master accordionist

July 11, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Future looks bright for Chin Catholics

June 27, 2025
Local • Religious life

Sisters add a vital dimension of Catholic identity to care at...

June 27, 2025
Local • Parishes

Enthronements bring the Sacred Heart home

June 27, 2025
Local • Ministries

Newest pregnancy clinic receives ultrasound machine

June 27, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Savior to host Kenyan Catholic Community convention

June 27, 2025
Families • Local

Couples called icons of God’s love at anniversary Mass

June 27, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

At 99, Jerry Stephenson is still creating — and inspiring others...

June 27, 2025

Contributors

Church and state • Contributors

Catholic ideas and principles helped shape Western institutions

June 27, 2025
Contributors • Learning to love like him

In a time of great change, the church can remind us that all is...

June 27, 2025
Contributors • Inside Catholic Charities

Meeting rising demand with fewer resources requires hope, help

June 27, 2025

World

World

World leaders ‘appalled’ by Gaza church attack, amid...

July 18, 2025
World

Into the mystery: How virtual reality is...

World

Patriarchs support Christian communities attacked by...

World

One officer dead, three seminarians kidnapped after...

Nation

Nation

School club gives students chance to benefit veterans, fosters...

July 18, 2025
Nation

Brave new classroom: Catholic schools nationwide...

Nation

When it comes to serving students with disabilities...

Nation

The only answer to flood tragedy is Easter, says Texas...

Vatican

Vatican

Pope calls for ceasefire, dialogue, peace after church hit in...

July 17, 2025
Vatican

AI must have ethical management, regulation protecting...

Vatican

Pope: Vatican still ready to host peace talks between...

Vatican

After 12 years, locals welcome pope back to his summer...

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