Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocesan Catholics among thousands of Americans who flock to beatification

October 2, 2026

by Marc & Julie Anderson

Archdiocese • Local

New chancellor hits the ground running

October 2, 2026

by Todd Habiger

Local • Ministries

Curé of Ars music director honored for 40 years

October 2, 2026

by Moira Cullings

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World

The Little Flower and the Great Doctor: Àvila, Lisieux to hold events commemorating Carmelite saints

April 9, 2025

Archdiocese • Local

Bishop Shawn McKnight named new archbishop

April 9, 2025

Archdiocese • Local

Pope Francis names Bishop Shawn McKnight as the fifth archbishop and 12th bishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

April 8, 2025

Vatican

Pope begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says

April 8, 2025

World

British woman prosecuted for silently holding a sign by abortion clinic gets a backup from US State Department

April 7, 2025