• Sign up for The Leaven’s weekly newsletter!
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
The Leaven Catholic NewspaperThe official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
  • News
    • Local
    • Nation
    • World
    • Vatican
  • Decrees
  • Contributors
    • Vincent Anch
    • Brad Heidrick
    • Lisa McKelvey
    • Greg Mies
    • Debra Niesen
    • Michael Podrebarac
    • Joshua Ruoff
    • Lauren Solidum
    • Deacon Leon Suprenant
    • Erin Vader
  • En Español
  • Extras
    • Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
    • Archives
      • Regular Issues
      • Special Issues
    • Parish Directory
    • Audio Leaven
    • Calendar
    • Kids’ Chronicle
  • Classifieds
    • Place an Ad
  • Subscribe
    • Email Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Archdiocesan Parishioners
    • No Parish/Outside the Archdiocese
    • Buy Extra Issues
    • Change of Address
    • Unsubscribe
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Anniversary Notices
    • Eagle Scout Notices
    • Story Ideas

Latest Articles

Multimedia • Photo galleries • Team of the Week • Videos • Web exclusive

Bishop Ward Boys Soccer

October 21, 2016
Add Comment
in the beginning
In the beginning

‘The one who humbles himself will be exalted by God’

October 21, 2016
2 Comments
As the Church Prays
As the Church prays

Holy doors may close but the experience will endure

October 21, 2016
Add Comment
Local • Parishes • Workers in the Vineyard

The sacristan: My work is my prayer

October 21, 2016
Add Comment
Archdiocese • Local • Religious life

Local nun explores Catholic-Lutheran unity

October 21, 2016
2 Comments
Local

Presidential nominees spar over abortion issue as final debate opens

October 20, 2016
Add Comment
Local

Heavy damage makes assessment tough after Haima slams Philippines

October 20, 2016
Add Comment
Leaven Blog

Baseball and lemon bars

October 19, 2016
Add Comment
Local

Mercy offered to driver after accident that took teen’s life aids healing

October 19, 2016
Add Comment
Local

True Christian charity is more than just making donations, pope says

October 19, 2016
Add Comment
Load more

Listen to the Issue

Listen to the Leaven

Stay Connected

Recent Issue

Read the latest issue

Vatican News

Copyright © 2026 The Leaven Catholic Newspaper