Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announces organizational changes to strengthen support for parishes and ministries

March 13, 2026

St. Patrick wasn’t actually born Irish, but here are 11 early saints who were

March 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV points to St. Joseph as an example of the importance of ‘being present’

March 13, 2026

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Local • Youth & young adult

Faith outside the comfort zone

November 21, 2025

Local • Schools

Bishop Ward offers middle schoolers a glimpse at high school life

November 21, 2025

Catholic Charities • Local

Snow Ball makes it possible to help the people who need it

November 21, 2025

Local • Religious life

Archbishop keynotes justice policy summit

November 21, 2025

Archdiocese • Local

Spirituality ‘built into’ the crafting of Trappist caskets

November 21, 2025