by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann It is no mere coincidence that, in the church’s liturgical calendar, the Sunday following Christmas we celebrate the Holy Family. The Son of God came into this world as a helpless infant born into...
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Archbishop Naumann dedicates the new St. Patrick Church on Dec. 15
Deacon Kenn Clem (left), Father Konda Reddy Nusi, pastor of St. Patrick, and master of ceremonies Father Bruce Ansems assist Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann during the dedication of the new St. Patrick Church. LEAVEN PHOTO BY...
This kind of makes a lot of sense
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 Ever since it happened, I’ve been spooked about retrieving the morning paper from my...
We belong not only to ‘our’ family, but to God’s
Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University. by Father Mike Stubbs We can choose our friends, but we get the family we are born into. That means...
Snow Ball presidents raise funds and awareness for Catholic Charities
Neil and Fran Douthat will serve as presidents of the 45th annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. The event is set for Jan. 19 at the Overland Park Convention Center...
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen reaches milestone
Frank Franko, a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood and a veteran volunteer and board member of St. Mary’s Food Kitchen/Hot Lunch Services, Inc., serves dessert to guests. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY...
Benedictine spirit washes across the country
by Steve JohnsonSpecial to The Leaven DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Catholic college was on the brink of a national football championship against the No. 1-ranked team in America. It wasn’t Notre Dame. It was Benedictine College...
Sunday’s reading foretells the two kings from Bethlehem
Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University. by Father Mike Stubbs If you visit a fast-food restaurant, you often will place your order with a...
St. Agnes School honored with philanthropy award
by The Leaven ROELAND PARK — Philanthropy is usually a word associated with the world of adults, but the youth of St. Agnes School here were honored with the prestigious AFP Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award on National...
Let’s never forget to remember
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 Something heard often at gatherings this time of year is: “Hey, remember the time...