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 • Schools

Schools seek to combat teacher shortage

July 14, 2023

Local • Schools

Saint Mary’s offers new online master’s in social work

July 14, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

Chancery chapel gets a face-lift

July 14, 2023

Columnists • Mark my words

This is certainly a grand idea

July 14, 2023

Nation

Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week ban on most abortions; court challenge already filed

July 13, 2023