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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November 9, 2023

Nation

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November 6, 2023

Nation

Lawsuits challenge constitutional status of nation’s first Catholic charter school

November 3, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

Ascension Parish strives to make sacraments obtainable to those with special needs

November 3, 2023

Catholic Charities • Local

St. Rita Workforce Program revamps, improves its recipe for success

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