Sister Carol Ann Petersen, OSB, has been presented with the 2011 Woman of Achievement Award from the Zonta International chapters in metropolitan Kansas City.
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Prison chaplain finds diaconate ‘a natural step to take’
“In our study, we read about how the first deacons in the church were often used to help take the load off the apostles, so the apostles could primarily preach and teach, while the deacons helped serve the poor, oppressed, and...
Diaconate ordination has a been a long time in the making
“I had no inkling that was even going to happen in the archdiocese until I saw it introduced in The Leaven six years ago. I was thrilled.”
The future of monastic life
These Sisters of Atchison’s Mount St. Scholastica, like their leaders, have no fear of the future. While there is always hope for more women to join them in their life of prayer and work, there is trust that God will continue to...
All together now
The capital campaign is entitled “For the Next 150 Years: A Campaign for Catholic Education in Leavenworth County.” The campaign will kick off in area parishes this month, following the end of the Archbishop’s Call to Share, and...
Column: Jesus understood our need to hear words of forgiveness
“Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest? Why can’t I go directly to God?”
Who murdered the family budget?
“Becoming intentional about how we manage our finances is an important step in empowering you to ‘be’ — to be a better disciple and servant of God,” said Scholl.
Who is on the front lines of the pro-life movement? You might be surprised!
“The youth of today will change the future with regard to this issue.”
Strengthening your marriage
“What three surprisingly simple steps can a married couple take to strengthen their marriage?”
Column: Maybe it’s time to ask why Hispanics are leaving the church
There is no doubt that “comings and goings” are part of life in the Catholic Church, but maybe now is a good time to reframe the question and simply ask: “Why?”