Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Local • Ministries

Changing the future, one hour at a time

March 27, 2026

Local • Schools

Archdiocesan teachers, counselors honored for excellence

March 27, 2026

Local • Schools

Topeka parish grade school honors first gym teacher

March 27, 2026

by Marc & Julie Anderson

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