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‘Giving back is just part of being Catholic’
Their leadership in their parish and community, as faithful and committed Catholics, is a powerful witness that will serve as an inspiration for future generations.
Column: Social teaching is integral to jubilee year; learn how
In this Year of Mercy, what is the Holy Spirit prompting in you?
Column: CYO forms coaches as well as players
Youth sports are a fantastic way to develop the physical and motor skills that children will use their entire life.
Column: Invite Mary to accompany you on your jubilee journey
Life can get pretty crazy sometimes, but Mary is always a great role model to turn to.
Resources available to rural teens in crisis
Teen suicide by rural youths is a quiet crisis that many people don’t know about.
Holy Destinations: St. Patrick in Scranton
Have you ever visited St. Patrick in Scranton, Kansas? The Leaven brings you a look at this rural church.
Topeka children’s choir sings for pope
At age 11, Becca Madden has done something most people only dream of. She went to Rome and saw the pope.
Catholic Conference sponsors Topeka Red Mass as legislative session opens
The Topeka Red Mass came three days after the opening of the 2016 Kansas legislative session on Jan. 11, and one day after Gov. Sam Brownback’s State of the State address.
Column: Pope invites us to take seriously the ‘sabbatical year’
During the sabbatical year, people forgave debts of others or at least not demand payment. Even the fields would lie fallow, to give them a rest. It was to be a year of mercy.