Msgr. Gary Applegate was the longtime master of ceremonies. His job in that role was to make sure things flowed smoothly during complicated liturgies with the archbishop. Above, he directs then-deacon Daniel Coronado during the...
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Looking for a way to celebrate your marriage next month?
The archdiocesan office of marriage and family life will host a World Marriage Day Mass, followed by a reception, at 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 13 at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. by Joe Bolligjoe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS...
The struggle is real — but it is the thing that brings us to Christ
by Catherine UpchurchSpecial to The Leaven Have you noticed how frequently the Scriptures announce tidings of peace? How frequently a biblical letter or a visit ends with a blessing of peace? It occurs so often in both the Old...
Photographer shares eye-opening experience in first March for Life
Mary Sharpnack, a senior at St. James Academy in Lenexa, proudly holds up her “I am the post-Roe generation” sign as she marches with her classmates up Constitution Avenue to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. LEAVEN PHOTO BY...
48th annual Snow Ball raises $3.7 million
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and John Goehausen, a member of Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood, share a light moment at the 48th annual Snow Ball on Jan. 15. PHOTO BY SHAYLYNN RACKERS by Jill Ragar Esfeldjill.esfeld@theleaven...
Pandemic has shown what Catholic Charities is truly capable of
Lauren Solidum is the executive director of Catholic Charities. by Lauren Solidum Joy, kindness, patience, self-control and faithfulness — perhaps at no other time in the 65-year history of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas...
We have much to celebrate this coming Catholic Schools Week
Joseph F. Naumann is Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann On Tuesday, Jan. 18, I celebrated Mass and had dinner at my residence with our Catholic high school presidents and...
Whaddaya say?
Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of the Leaven since 1989. by Father Mark Goldasich Ah, the month of February is almost here — a time when folks turn their attention to...
Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of prayer for peace in Ukraine
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine. Responding to a buildup...
Pro-life marchers’ energy, enthusiasm is ‘palpable,’ says march official
by Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON (CNS) — One aspect of the annual March for Life that never changes is the loud cheering when the lead group, carrying the banner, arrives in front of the Supreme Court. That tradition was sustained Jan...