Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocesan pastoral planning moves to its second phase

September 18, 2026

by Todd Habiger

Local • Youth & young adult

KSHSAA sponsors girls flag football for the first time

September 18, 2026

Local • Schools

St. Joseph breaks ground on new early education center

September 18, 2026

by Moira Cullings

Latest

Nation

Cardinal Muller spent hours with Mel Gibson on the film set of ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’

September 15, 2026

World

‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales

September 15, 2026

Vatican

Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary

September 15, 2026

Nation

‘Etched in our minds’: Bishops offer Masses, reflections on landmark anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2026

Local • Parishes

For Leawood parish, it’s ‘all hands on deck’ at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen

September 4, 2026