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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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Vatican

Pope Francis greets Benedictine nuns moving into Vatican monastery

January 8, 2024

World

Nigeria’s sorrow is ‘overflowing,’ bishop says after Christians massacred over Christmas

January 5, 2024

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocesan year in review 2023

January 5, 2024

Archdiocese • Local

February gala will support the new shrine, Cathedral of St. Peter

January 5, 2024

Local • Parishes

Tonganoxie generations build solid foundation — together

January 5, 2024