Archbishop Naumann hadn’t even made it through the doors of Santa Marta before a vehicle stopped and its occupant asked him for a blessing. He was, of course, more than happy to comply, and blessed resident Dorothy Kelly right there in the parking lot. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
On Nov. 26, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann paid a visit to Santa Marta, a senior living community in Olathe sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Giving new meaning to the phrase “lunch and learn,” Santa Marta residents continue to eat their lunch as Archbishop Naumann explained his visit to them. Counterclockwise from the archbishop are: Jim Finlen, Nadine Green, Cynthia Larson, Helen Davis, Helen Hall and Dorothy Tuck. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
While there, he not only toured the facility —which includes such features as independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehab, memory care and respite — but met and blessed many of the residents along the way.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann visits with Santa Marta residents Martha McGrath and Leo Rieke as he tours the facility. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
