Jeaneth is pictured with her brother Alex who, like her, is sponsored through Unbound. Unbound has sponsored nearly one million children and older individuals living in poverty around the world over the life of the organization...
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University of St. Mary dedicates new anatomy lab
Sister Diane Steele, SCL, president of the University of Saint Mary — and an alumna, class of 1983 — introduces the new human anatomy lab during a ceremony at the university in Leavenworth. In addition to the construction of the...
Native American receives St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Award
Jerry Tuckwin, a member of the Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Tribe, received the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Award after Mass on Nov. 21 at Sacred Heart Parish in Mound City. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER by Joe Bolligjoe...
There is still time to give this tax season
Thanks to a change in the tax laws, individuals can deduct up to $300 in cash donations this year. However, you must make the donation before Dec. 31. by Joe Bolligjoe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Maybe you intended...
The world already has the salvation story it needs
Joseph F. Naumann is Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann In early November, Archbishop José Gomez — the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as the...
This month got off to a flying start
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 Well, I finally did it. It’s been something on my “to-do” list for more years than I...
Connecting through conflict this holiday season
Emily Lopez is the lead consultant for adult evangelization. by Emily Lopez When Charles Dickens wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he was not specifically referring to the holiday season, although we...
Are you willing to waste time?
Deacon Tony Zimmerman is the lead archdiocesan consultant for the office of marriage and family life. by Deacon Tony Zimmerman I have a younger brother who has lived in Las Vegas for many years. He would best be described as a...
In Greece, Pope highlights St. Paul’s missions
Tenn. bishop finds inspiration amid rubble after fire at Catholic agency
Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tenn., reviews the damage caused by a fire in the administrative offices of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee during a tour of the facility Dec. 1, 2021. Investigators determined the Nov...