Big Slider - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocesan pastoral planning moves to its second phase

September 18, 2026

by Todd Habiger

Local • Youth & young adult

KSHSAA sponsors girls flag football for the first time

September 18, 2026

Local • Schools

St. Joseph breaks ground on new early education center

September 18, 2026

by Moira Cullings

Latest

Local • Schools

Educators urged to foster human dignity in the age of AI

August 21, 2026

Local • Religious life

Father Luke Doyle’s first book teaches through story

August 21, 2026

Local • Ministries

Speaker to challenge men to become protectors of life

August 21, 2026

Along the way • Contributors

Rock Chalking in Johnson County

August 21, 2026

Local • Religious life

Sister Janice Steiger, SCL, dies on July 27

August 21, 2026