Nationally recognized author, speaker and radio host Patrick Madrid will speak Aug. 28 in the Anderson Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia. The event is sponsored by St. Joseph Parish, Olpe. by Susan Fotovich...
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Spark Sessions add fuel to Enflame convocation fire
From left, Mary Zachariasen shares experiences of both good and bad listening with Deon Zachariasen and Carol Manis, all members of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Topeka. LEAVEN PHOTO BY KATHRYN WHITE by Joe Bolligjoe...
They deserve to be called grand
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 Circle July 25 on your calendar as a time for presents. Pope Francis has declared...
Franciscans elect Italian as 121st successor to St. Francis of Assisi
The Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscans, elected Father Massimo Fusarelli, 58, to be minister general of the order. He is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo/courtesy Order of Friars Minor) by Cindy...
Iconic Dorothy dress has been there ‘all along’ at Catholic University
The dress worn by actor Judy Garland in the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” is seen at The Catholic University of America in Washington July 7, 2021. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) by Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — It...
Pope recovers from surgery
Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope
by Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week after undergoing intestinal surgery. Appearing on...
Sister Luisa celebrates 100 years overflowing with joy and service
"We give thanks to God for the gift of Sister Luisa."
Young priest grows closer to God in rural Kansas
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Catholic Charities volunteer ‘makes it fun for the team’
“He makes you want to give.”