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A Catholic to celebrate on July 4th

July 3, 2019
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Sister Bridget Gets a Miracle

June 27, 2019
Local • Schools • Youth & young adult

Young Leawood parishioners take on the Braille Challenge

June 21, 2019
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Give a year, change a life

June 5, 2019
Local • Parishes • Youth & young adult

Striking a blow for kids

May 24, 2019
Archdiocese • Local

Saint’s dedication to Potawatomi honored

May 24, 2019
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The little church that could

May 8, 2019
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Virgin Mary, my mother’s mother

April 24, 2019
Archdiocese • Local • Ministries

Catholic Charities program battles predatory lending

April 19, 2019
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A vision, a war, and an image of Divine Mercy

April 10, 2019
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