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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Contributors • Do unto others

Real solutions require real conversations

November 10, 2023

Columnists • Life will be victorious

Purgatory is God’s ultimate mercy — a preparation for heaven

November 10, 2023

Columnists • Mark my words

I really can’t stress this enough

November 10, 2023

Contributors • Seeking Christ's heart

Our freedom to worship was won by the sacrifice of others

November 10, 2023

Contributors • Set apart

Order’s foundress guides the journey of her Sisters still

November 10, 2023