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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World

‘Please pray for us’: Compassion, communion resonate in Syria among Christians affected by earthquake

February 17, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

Breaking ground on a better Villa St. Francis

February 17, 2023

Lent • Local

Lenten dinners 2023

February 17, 2023

Local • Religious life

Ghanaian priest gets vehicle necessary to continue ministry at home

February 17, 2023

Local • Parishes

St. Ann Makers spring into action to get things done

February 17, 2023