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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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Nation

Six pro-life activists convicted of federal civil rights offenses for abortion clinic blockade

February 1, 2024

Nation

Catholic U. ends contract with professor over ‘abortion doula’ guest lecturer

January 30, 2024

Nation

Catholic priest with 50 years of service and his sister killed in Florida shooting spree

January 30, 2024

World

Two years into war, Knights of Columbus steadfast in Ukraine on front lines of aid

January 26, 2024

Archdiocese • Local

Archbishop Naumann leads National Holy Hour for Life

January 26, 2024