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Lenten dinners 2026

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

Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host Lenten fish dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Cost is (cash only): $12 for fish; $18 for shrimp/fish combo; $5 for children with choice of pizza or fish. Carryouts are available. 

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; $8 for children under 12. There will be baked cod, shrimp, smoked salmon, cheese pizza (child’s plate), sides and desserts. Carryouts are available.

Ascension Knights of Columbus, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will host fish dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Menu includes fried cod, fried catfish, baked tilapia, pizza, sides and desserts. Cost is: $15 for adults; $10 for ages 12-17; $5 for ages 5-11; and free for those under 5. Carryouts are available.

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

The St. Bernard Parish, Wamego, youth group will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 17665 Old Post Rd. Carryouts are available.

The Knights of Columbus of Prince of Peace Parish, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. Carryouts are available.

Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mater Dei Event Center, 1114 S.W. 10th Ave. There will be fish, sides, and desserts. Dine-in or carryout with a freewill donation. For more details, go online to: www.materdeiparish.org.

St. Gregory Parish, Marysville, will host fish fries/shrimp boils 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 will benefit St. Gregory School.

Holy Spirit Parish, 11300 W. 103rd St.,  Overland Park, will host all-you-can-eat Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Hall (downstairs). Cost is: $20 for shrimp; $15 for fish; and $5 for children 4 to 10. Meal includes gumbo, cheese pizza and sides. Carryouts are available.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood, will host Lenten dinners from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the parish hall. Menu includes: smoked salmon, fried tilapia, fried shrimp, cheese pizza and sides. Carryouts are available.

Sacred Heart Church, Topeka, will host fish and shrimp dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 312 N.E. Freeman Ave. Cost is: $12.50 for adults; $7 for ages 12 and under. Includes fish or shrimp, drink and dessert. Carryouts are available. Call (785) 234-6727 or go online to: SacredHeartStJosephCatholic.org for more information.

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 and sides. Cost is: $18 for adults; $6 for ages 4-10; and free for ages 3 and under. Carryouts are available.

Sacred Heart Parish, 1100 West St., Tonganoxie, will host Lenten dinners from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is: $12 for adults; $11 for seniors (60+); $5 for children ages 5-12. Spiced shrimp and fish dinners will be on March 6 and 27 only. Cost then is: $17 for  adults; $16 for seniors; and $9 for children. Carryouts are available for adults only.

The St. Joseph, Shawnee, Knights of Columbus Council will host Lenten dinners in the parish hall, 11311 Johnson Drive, beginning at 5 p.m. Meals include shrimp and/or fish and sides. Carryouts are available.

Good Shepherd Parish, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. Cash pricing is: $16 for adults (14 and older); $14 for seniors (65 and older); $8 for children (ages 6 to 13); and free for ages 5 and under. Family price for parents with children 13 and under is $42. Menu includes: tilapia, catfish or cheese pizza with sides.

Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Kansas City, Kansas, will host Lenten dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parish center, 431 N. 15th St. Carryouts are available.

Curé of Ars Knights of Columbus, 9403 Mission Rd, Leawood, will host fish dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria (downstairs behind school). Cost is: $20 for fried shrimp; $18 for fish; $8 for pizza; and free for ages 5 and under. Carryouts are available.

Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each Friday, a different community will offer a different menu. Feb. 20 will be a baked potato bar; Feb. 27 will be street fish tacos and fish ceviche tostadas; March 6, 13 and 20 the Knights of Columbus will have baked and fried fish; and on March 27, the Filipino and Vietnamese Community will host.

Divine Mercy Parish, 555 W. Main St., Gardner, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu includes baked and fried cod. Cost is: $15 for adults; $8 for ages 7 to 12; and free for ages 6 and under. Boiled shrimp is $3 extra. For carryout orders, call (913) 620-8476.

St. Patrick Parish, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will host fish dinners from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish center. Menu includes baked cod, fried catfish, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp and sides.

Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is: (fish) $16 for adults; $7 for children 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under. Shrimp containers are $18 for large and $10 for small. Carryouts and curbside pickup are available. Go online to: KCFishFry.com.

Sacred Heart Parish, 408 S. Cedar, Ottawa, will host Lenten dinners featuring hand-breaded catfish, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per plate. See the parish website for the complete menu at: shottawa.org. Carryouts are available.

Daily deals

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

Knights Council 1149 will offer all-you-can-eat fried fish dinners at Holy Trinity Church, 501 E. Chippewa St., Paola, on Feb. 20, March 6 and March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is: $13 for adults; $5 for youth ages 5-12; and free for those under 5 years old. Carryouts are available; credit and debit cards are accepted.

The Kelly Knights of Columbus will host  fish fries on Feb. 27 and March 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Bede Parish hall, Kelly.  Cost is a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.

Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, will host an all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 27 in the parish center, 13600 W. 92nd St. There will be drinks, sides and desserts provided by the Daughters of Isabella. Non-meat pizza is available. Tickets are sold at the door.

St. Benedict Parish, Atchison, will have Lenten dinners on the following dates: March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Benedict School, 201 Unity St.; and March 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 8th and Spring Garden. Carryouts and drive-thru are available.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Ann Parish, 7231 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, will offer shrimp boils on Feb. 27 and March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost is: $15 for adults; $10 for children; and $1 pizza slices. Carryouts are available.

Sacred Heart Parish, Baileyville, will host a fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 20 in the parish hall.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Philip Neri Parish, 500 Parker, Osawatomie, will host fish fries Feb. 20 and March 6 in the church basement. Meals can include boiled shrimp and/or baked or deep-fried fish and sides.

St. John’s Catholic Club, 414 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas, will host jumbo shrimp dinners at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 and  March 27  in the gym. The cost is $20. RSVP by calling the club at (913) 371-9690.

Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, will host shrimp and fish dinners on Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20 at the Garnett Knights Hall at 1210 N.E. Golf Course Rd., from 5 to 7:30pm. Cost is: $13 for adults; and $5 for children ages 5-12. Carryouts are available.

St. Theresa Parish, 310 Oak St., Perry,  will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 13. Cost is a $10 donation. Carryouts are  available.

Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus 11917 will host a Lenten dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 20 at 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Cost is: $10 for a small plate; $15 for a large plate; Kids cheese pizza is $2 a slice. Menu includes: baked and smoked tilapia, fried catfish and sides. Carryouts are available.

St. John Paul II Parish Knights of Columbus will host a fish dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on March 27 at the St. John Paul II Academy, 16740 W. 175th St., Olathe. The cost is a freewill donation. Menu includes: fried and grilled fish, pizza and sides. Carryouts are available.

Unity Council 709 will host a Lenten dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 27 at 2910 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Cost is $20; kids 8 and under eat free. Menu includes: fried fish and boiled or fried shrimp dinner and sides. Carryouts are available.

Annunciation Parish, 740 N. 6th St., Baldwin City, will host fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 and March 6 sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Corpus Christi Parish, 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence, will have a shrimp dinner starting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27 and a fish fry at 6 p.m. on March 27. Cost is: $10 for adults; $8 for children ages 5-17; and free for children 4 and under. Details online at: cccparish.org.

Greeley Knights of Columbus will host fish fry dinners at St. John the Baptist hall in Greeley from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27. Cost is: $13 for adults; $6 for ages 6-12; and free for children 5 and under.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 102 Exchange, Emporia, will host a Lenten dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 6. Cost is $13. Menu includes: fish and/or shrimp and sides.

Immaculate Conception Parish, 208 W. Bertrand Ave, St. Marys, will host Lenten dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, March 13 and March 27. Fish and shrimp meals cost: $12 for adults 11 and older; $6 for children ages 10 and under. Carryouts are available. Delivery is available in St. Marys and Emmett.

John Roe Council 3020 will host Lenten  dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27, March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27 at St. Agnes School cafeteria, 5130 Mission Rd., Roeland Park.

Christ the King Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, will host Lenten dinners from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on March 6 and March 27 in Davern Hall, 3024 N. 53rd St. Menu includes: fish tacos, $12; chile rellenos, $12; quesadilla, $10. All items are served with rice or beans, cookie and a drink. Cash or credit is accepted. Carryouts are available.

St. Dominic Parish, 416 Ohio Ave, Holton, will host Lenten dinners beginning at 5 p.m. on  Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27. 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 Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20. Cost is a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.

St. Mary Parish, 507 Mechanic St., Hartford, will host Lenten dinners on Feb. 27, March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27 following the 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross.

St. Patrick Parish, Osage City, will host a shrimp dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 27 at St. Bridgid Hall, 309 S. Sixth St. Menu includes: shrimp, baked fish, fried catfish, and more. Cost is: $22 at the door or $20 in advance; $6 for ages 6 to 12. Group tickets (pack of 8) are $150. Carryouts are available. Call (785) 219-7028 for more information or to purchase advance tickets.

Council 3146 will host a shrimp dinner on March 27 at Holy Angels Parish hall, 15408 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor. Tickets are for dining from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Carryouts are available.

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