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Lenten dinners 2025

Below you’ll find a list of the 2025 fish fries at parishes around the archdiocese.

Weekly specials

The following will have Lenten dinners on all the Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday:

St. Gregory Parish, Marysville, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church hall, 1310 Carolina St. Carryouts are available. For in-town delivery, call (785) 562-7017. Proceeds go to St. Gregory School.

St. Pius X Parish, 5500 Woodson, Mission, will host simple soup suppers in the Glowacki Room beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is a freewill offering.

St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood, will host Lenten dinners from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Carryouts are available. Menu includes smoked salmon, fried tilapia, fried shrimp, mac and cheese, wild rice and more. For more information, visit the website at: https://st michaelcp.org/fish-fry.

Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7035 W. 71st St., Overland Park, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is: $15 for adults, and $8 for children under 12. Menu includes baked cod, shrimp, smoked salmon, cheese pizza (child’s plate), sides and dessert. Carryouts available.

Most Pure Heart of Mary, 1750 SW Stone Ave., Topeka, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu includes baked and fried fish, popcorn shrimp, mac and cheese, and more. Cost is: $12 for adults (11 and older); $5 for children (4-10); free for 3 and under; $40 household maximum. Carryouts are available.

Divine Mercy Parish, 555 W. Main St.,  Gardner, will host Lenten dinners (except for March 21) from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is: $14 for adults (fish only), $17 (fish and shrimp); children ages 7-12 are half price; and children 6 and under are free. To-go orders are available. Call (913) 620-8476.

St. Joseph Parish, Nortonville, will host Lenten fish and shrimp dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, vegetables, salads and desserts. The cost is: $15 for adults; $5 for ages 4-10; free for children 3 and under. Carryouts are available.

St. Patrick Parish,  94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will host fish dinners from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $15 – $16. Family price for two adults and two or more children under 12 is $40. Carryouts and drive-up service are available. Call (913) 515-0621 with questions.

Good Shepherd Parish, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults (18 and over); $13 for seniors (65 and over); $8 for children (ages 6-12); $8 for children 5 and under; and $40 for families (parents with children 12 and under).

Corpus Christi Parish, 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence, will host Lenten dinners starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Father Jim Hall. There will be speakers on March 7, 14 and 28 during dinner. Stations of the Cross will begin at 6 p.m. in the church.

Sacred Heart Church, Topeka, will host fish and shrimp dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 312 N.E. Freeman Ave. The cost is: $11 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Carryouts are available by calling (785) 234-6727. Stations begin at 5:30 p.m.

Queen of the Holy Rosary, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The cost is: $12 for fish; $17 for shrimp. Children eat for $5. Carryouts are available. Cash only.

Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mater Dei Event Center, 1114 S.W. 10th St. Menu includes cod fillets, baked tilapia and more. Carryouts are available.

Xavier School, 541 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m., sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 900. Menu includes fried cod, baked tilapia, shrimp and more. The cost is: $14 for adults; $6 for children 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger. Carryouts are available.

Prince of Peace Parish, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, will host all-you-care-to-eat Lenten dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. There will be fish, shrimp, fish tacos and more. For more information, see the order form online at: popolathe.org/lent.

Shawnee Knights of Columbus Council 2332 will host Lenten dinners at 11221 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, beginning at 5 p.m. The cost is: $12 for fish; $18 for shrimp; and $20 for a combo. Kids pizza is $2 per slice. There are senior and kid discounts. Drive-thru and carryouts are available with purchase of tickets online at: www.kofc2332.org.

Sacred Heart Parish, 1100 West St., Tonganoxie, will host Lenten dinners from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is: $10 for adults; $9 for seniors (60+); $3 for children ages 5-12. Spiced shrimp and fish dinners are March 21 and April 11 only. That cost is: $15 for adults; $14 for seniors; and $7 for children. Carryouts are available.

Holy Spirit Parish, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, will host seafood dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hall. All-you-can-eat cost is: $20 for shrimp; $15 for fish; and $5 for children 4 to 10. Meal includes gumbo, cheese pizza, mac ’n’ cheese, potatoes and green bean casserole. Carryouts are available.

Curé of Ars Knights of Columbus, 9403 Mission Rd., Leawood, will host fish dinners from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria (downstairs behind school). The cost is: $15 for fish; $8 for pizza. Children 5 and under eat free. Carryouts are available.

Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is: $16 for adult fish; $7 for children ages 5 to 12; and free for ages 4 and under. The shrimp container is $18 for a large and $10 for a small. Carryouts and curbside pickup are available. For more information, go online to: KCFishFry.com.

Church of the Ascension Knights of Columbus, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will host fish dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Menu includes fried Cod, fried Catfish, baked Tilapia, pizza, sides and dessert. Cost is: $15 for adults; $10 for teenagers (ages 12-17); $5 for children ages 5 to 11; and free for children 4 and under. Carryouts available.

St. Agnes School, 5130 Mission Rd, Roeland Park, will host Lenten dinners all the Fridays of Lent from 5 to 7 p.m. Choice of fried catfish, fried shrimp, baked fish, fish sandwich or cheese pizza. All with sides and dessert. Carryouts available.

Daily deals

The following will have Lenten dinners on only certain Fridays of Lent. See the notice for specific dates.

St. Leo Parish, Horton, will host Lenten  dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 14 and 28 at the Catholic Center, 1340 1st Ave E. Carryouts are available.

The Sabetha/Fidelity Knights of Columbus will be hosting fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 28 and April 11 at the church hall, 1031 S. 12th St. Carryouts are available.

St. Dominic Parish, 416 Ohio Ave., Holton, will host Lenten dinners beginning at 5 p.m. on  March 7, March 21 and April 4. The cost is a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.

St. Francis Xavier Parish, 301 E. James St., Mayetta, will host Lenten dinners beginning at 5 p.m. on March 14, March 28 and April 11. The cost is a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.

The Knights at St. Philip Neri Parish, Osawatomie, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 7 and 21 in the church basement, 500 Parker Ave., Osawatomie. Carryouts and delivery are available.

The Knights at Sacred Heart Parish, Mound City, will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on April 11  in the parish hall, 727 W. Main St. Carryouts are available.

The Holy Trinity, Lenexa, Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on April  11 in the parish center, 13600 W. 92nd St. Carryouts are available. For details, go online to: htknights.org, or call Ed at (913) 207-7791, or Calvin at (913) 207-3794.

The Kelly Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry in the St. Bede Parish hall in Kelly from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on March 14. The cost is a freewill offering.

Christ the King Parish, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 7 and April 4. Three fish tacos or chiles rellenos with sides, drink and dessert are $12. Cheese quesadilla with sides, drink and dessert is $10. Carryouts are available.

St. Patrick Church, 309 S. Sixth St., Osage City, will host a fish and shrimp dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 4 in St. Brigid Hall (next to the church). The cost is $20 at the door or $18 in advance. Call (785) 219-7028 for more information or advance tickets.

Immaculate Conception Parish, 208 W. Bertrand Ave., St. Marys, will host fish and shrimp dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 7, March 21 and April 11. Carryouts are available. Delivery is available to St. Marys and Emmett. The cost is $12 for adults (ages 11 and older) and $6 for children (ages 10 and under).

Immaculate Conception Parish, 606 S. Elm, Louisburg, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 7, March 28, April 4 and 11. The menu includes all-you-can-eat fried and baked fish and more. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 5-10. Carryouts are available.

Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, will be serving shrimp and fish dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on March 7, March 21 and April 4 at the Garnett Knights Hall. The cost is: $13 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-12; the immediate family max is $50.

Annunciation Parish, Baldwin City, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 5 and April 11.

St. Francis Parish, Lapeer, will host a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 28.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 216 N.E. Branner, Topeka, will host fish dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 14, March 28 and April 11. The cost is $12 per person. Check and cash are accepted. Carryouts are available.

St. John’s Catholic Club, 414 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas, will host jumbo shrimp dinners at 5:30 p.m. on March 14 and April 4 in the gym, 414 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas. The cost is $20. RSVP by calling the club at (913) 371-9690.

St. Joseph Church, 8th St. and Spring Garden, Atchison, will host a shrimp boil from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on March 28. Pizza is also available. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 7-12. Carryouts are available.

St. Benedict School, 201 Unity St., Atchison, will host a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 4. Pizza is also available. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 7 and under. Carryouts are available. Credit cards are accepted.

Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, will have a fish and shrimp dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on March 28 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2910 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The cost is $15 for a large plate and $10 for a small plate. Carryouts are available. 

St. Theresa Parish, 310 Oak St., Perry, will have a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 11. The cost is $10. Carryouts are available.

Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, will host a Lenten dinner on March 7 after the parish’s 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross. There will be Baked Tilapia, rice, salad, pizza, dessert and drinks.

Holy Trinity Parish, 501 E. Chippewa St., Paola, will host fish fries beginning at 5 p.m. on March 7, 28 and April 11. Menu includes fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, cheese pizza, desert and drinks. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5.

Sacred Heart Church, 106 Exchange, Emporia, will host a fish fry on April 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Dinner will include fish and/or shrimp, hush puppies, mac & cheese or French fries, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Cost is $13 for adults; $5 for children under 10.

The Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will hold an all you can eat fish fry on March 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 2646 South 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Any questions call Bob at (913) 850-3348.

Knights of Columbus, Council 3146 is hosting its annual Lent Shrimp Dinner on April 11at Holy Angels Church, 5438 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor, in the Father Quinlan Hall. There are two dining times: 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold after Mass the weekend of March 15-16 and April 5-6. Contact Grand Knight Rich Dixon for tickets at: richardjdixon1@gmail.com.

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