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

Latest

Local • World Youth Day

Pilgrim reflects on his World Youth Day experience

August 25, 2023

Local • World Youth Day

Challenges, excitement fuel photographer at World Youth Day

August 25, 2023

World

Women religious accompanying gang members in Mexico ‘inspire, motivate me,’ says one young man

August 24, 2023

World

Western Canada wildfires spare churches as blazes consume dozens of houses

August 23, 2023

Nation

Texas lawsuit demands Planned Parenthood pay back millions in Medicaid funding

August 22, 2023