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

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Vatican

Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope

July 10, 2021

Local • Religious life

Sister Luisa celebrates 100 years overflowing with joy and service

July 2, 2021

Local • Religious life

Young priest grows closer to God in rural Kansas

July 2, 2021

Local • Ministries

Catholic Charities volunteer ‘makes it fun for the team’

July 2, 2021

Local • Religious life

Indian priests worry about, pray for their families at home

July 2, 2021