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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Nation

Pro-life pregnancy centers criticize AP’s new ‘anti-abortion’ terminology

February 10, 2023

Families • Local

Area Catholic newlyweds meet the pope

February 10, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

Sixth brother earns Boy Scouts’ highest honor

February 10, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

‘The Book of Kells’ makes Kansas City debut

February 10, 2023

Columnists • Life will be victorious

Did Jesus’ teaching seek to alienate – or liberate?

February 10, 2023