My grandmother spent the final years of her life at Mother of Good Counsel Home, a skilled nursing facility in St. Louis operated by the Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George.
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Caring for Your Elders
Sister Mary Ethel Burley was a major part of the lives of thousands of elementary-aged youngsters during her lengthy teaching career.
Curé parishioner and Elders lead singer named parade grand marshal
When the grand marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kansas City, Mo., was announced at a recent fundraiser, Curé of Ars, Leawood, parishioner Ian Byrne was more surprised than anyone else.
Column: Be part of the living Gospel this Lent
The sacraments are, in their essence, Jesus simply doing for us today what he did for those with whom he lived while he was in the flesh.
Column: Sacrifice essential to love, hope in family life
Where did it go? The first half of Lent has passed as quickly as sand slipping through an hourglass.
Column: Experiencing God in our Catholic charities
The social doctrine of the church is beautifully summed up in our Lord’s command: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
Column: Prodigal son is the story of two reconciliations
The color purple, the advertising of fish fries on Friday, the announcement of the parish communal penance service: These are signs that Lent is here.
Column: Have a questionable Lent
“What do you want to be remembered for?”
Over the top
With close to 300 students participating in the Campus Ministry Team (CMT) at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, it's no surprise most of them graduate with two to five times the required service hours.
Local doctors found need in Haiti ‘immense’
Dr. Catherine Powers and Dr. Dan Towle have both done medical mission work in Third World countries before.