The fresco “Peter Walking on Water Toward Jesus in Duomo” by Italian painter Lattanzio Gambara, found in Parma, Italy. by Moira Cullingsmoira.cullings@theleaven.org LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In 1974, Catherine “Cackie” Upchurch...
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KCK retreat center closes after 25 years
Father Dennis Wait, above, founded the Sanctuary of Hope in 1996. The Sanctuary hosted its last retreat on Sept. 18. The property will now be used by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas for a ministry to be announced...
Project Chrysalis offers an evening of hope
Deacon Ed Shoener spoke on his experience of losing a child on Oct. 6 at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. The event — “Finding Hope: Surviving Suicide, Accidental Death and Sudden Loss” — was sponsored by Project Chrysalis...
Sabetha parish hosts ‘Hope Arising’ event
Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha, offered an event called “Hope Arising” which featured performance artist Mike Debus, a soup supper with live music from the Mikey Needleman Band and eucharistic adoration. PHOTO BY GRETA HEIMAN by...
Catholic school teachers are the ‘secret sauce’ we celebrate
Joseph F. Naumann is Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann This past Saturday, the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) at its annual Gaudeamus gala honored our Catholic school...
Accountability partners can help you set goals, stay true to them
Joshua Ruoff is the lead consultant for the archdiocesan special-needs ministry. He can be reached by email at: jruoff@archkck.org. by Joshua Ruoff I once was told that “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” As Catholics, we are...
Take on the same attitude as Christ Jesus
by Catherine UpchurchSpecial to The Leaven On a recent visit to my niece’s home, her 2-year-old son became fussy and disgruntled. After several attempts to calm him down, my niece looked him straight in his eyes and said very...
A deacon exercises his ‘ministry’ every day of the week
Leon Suprenant is the co-director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate. He may be reached at leons@archkck.org. by Leon Suprenant These are exciting times as we look forward to forming our next cohort of men preparing for the...
Live your life by this book
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 How many times has the Bible been through you? I like that question and the sentiment...
In Houston, #RallyNuns may be Astros’ secret weapon as World Series opens
The “Rally Nuns” pose for a photo with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in Houston Oct. 22, 2021. McIngvale gave the Dominican Sisters of Mary...