Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Local • Parishes

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

September 4, 2026

Archdiocese • Local

Archbishop announces changes to The Leaven

September 4, 2026

by Archbishop Shawn McKnight

Local • Parishes

Heavenly sound: St. John the Baptist’s bell rings again thanks to a convert and an electrical crew

September 4, 2026

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CEF centered • Contributors

CEF’s goal is to help schools not just survive, but thrive

March 29, 2024

Vatican

Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison

March 28, 2024

World

Ukrainian Catholic church in Toronto receives a bomb threat amid Sunday liturgy

March 26, 2024

World

US bishops ask faithful to pray during Holy Week for end to Israel-Hamas war

March 25, 2024

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocese adopts deanery model

March 22, 2024