by Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation. In his first public appearance after his release from Gemelli hospital...
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Dioceses respond to pope’s document restoring limits on pre-Vatican II Mass
Worshippers attend a traditional Latin Mass July 18, 2021, at St. Josaphat Church in the Queens borough of New York City. The parish, located in the Diocese of Brooklyn, celebrates a traditional Latin Mass on Sundays and five...
Pope restricts pre-Vatican II Latin Mass
Camp Tekakwitha: Behind the scenes
Caroline Hanson and Mary Kate Pikus (from left in blue) prepare lunch for campers. The two manage all kitchen operations and oversee the handful of staff members who help them each session. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER by Moira...
Relics of prominent saints tour the archdiocese
A traveling exposition of sacred relics is coming to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — “Treasures of the Church,” a traveling exposition of sacred relics, will visit the Archdiocese of Kansas City in...
Father Michael Hermes looks to bring new and fresh ideas to Hispanic ministry
Father Michael Hermes, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Olathe, has been named the new vicar for Hispanic ministry in the archdiocese. Father Hermes has been involved in Hispanic ministry for 27 years. St. Paul has a very active and...
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land — with or without the travel
Award-winning author Stephen J. Binz, above, has a new book out called “Holy Land Pilgrimage.” The book offers photographs of various holy sites accompanied with descriptions and meditations based on Scripture. More than 6,500...
Christ’s Peace: ‘It’s waiting for them’
Christ’s Peace spans 120 acres of rolling hills and woodland, allowing visitors to get away from the busyness of life. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER by Moira Cullingsmoira.cullings@theleaven.org EASTON — It’s a brief walk along a...
New consultant joins archdiocesan office for protection and care
by Moira Cullingsmoira.cullings@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kathleen Chastain never expected the journey of her career would lead her to where she is now. But when she began working with survivors of sexual abuse harmed...
DuPonts honored with national award from NET Ministries
Brad and Libby DuPont were honored with the 2020 Alumni Evangelization Award from the National Evangelization Teams Ministries. David Rinaldi, NET program director (right), presents the couple with the award. PHOTO COURTESY OF...