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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Archdiocese • Local

Community of the Lamb hosts return visit by cardinal

March 3, 2023

Local • Youth & young adult

Student art show carries on legacy of foundress

March 3, 2023

Local • Youth & young adult

RCYC brings rural high school youth into community

March 3, 2023

Lent • Local

Archbishop declares dispensation from no meat obligation on St. Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2023

Contributors • Ordained to serve

Deacon’s life benefits from integration of dual vocations

March 3, 2023