As a youth minister, Michelle Murphy has established strong bonds with many of her youths, especially the ones she met during her first year working at All Souls Parish in Sanford. She lovingly refers to them as her "cornerstone...
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Approach families with respect because God is at work, pope says
Like Moses before the burning bush, those talking about the real-life situations of families must take off their sandals because they are standing on holy ground, Pope Francis said.
The Leaven wins 14 awards at Catholic Media Conference
St. Louis gave The Leaven a welcome as sweet as its signature gooey butter cake June 1-3, when the paper took home a total of 14 press awards from Catholic Media Conference 2016.
Holy Destinations: St. Joseph in Shawnee
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Lovers gonna love, love, love, love, love
On June 10 about 10:30 p.m., Christina Grimme, a 22-year-old singer and former finalist on “The Voice,” was shot to death by a deranged fan after a concert. Some 22 hours later, 50 people would be massacred and another 53 wounded...
The Way of the Cross in an everyday commitment
Many people start their day with a regular routine.
New church will be part of Eudora pastor’s legacy
Father’s Day will be bittersweet for parishioners at Holy Family Parish here. In addition to celebrating the fathers in their midst, they will celebrate and mourn the absence of their much-loved pastor, Father Patric Riley.
Groundbreaking set for Topeka mausoleum
True to its mission to “bury the dead with dignity and respect . . . and provide sacred space for remembering,” Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas is responding to high interest and demand with plans to construct a new...
Faith-based alternative to health insurance offered
It’s always been a duty and a joy for Christians to love and help one another.
Horton parish celebrates centennial of church building
At 91, Leonard Winkelbauer is among the oldest parishioners at St. Leo Parish here. In fact, the parish is the only church family he’s ever known.