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

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SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter

June 25, 2026

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USCCB and pro-life leaders: Abortion pills remain key post-Dobbs challenge

June 24, 2026

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New priests share journeys of discernment and discipleship that led to 2026 ordinations

June 23, 2026

Nation

Fashion interest in nuns’ habits opens door to Broadway for theater professor

June 18, 2026

Nation

Chicago Catholics in sorrow and shock over cross-burning at popular park

June 17, 2026