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Vatican

Pope appeals for peace in Sudan, prays for victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict

August 10, 2026
Local • Ministries

Poor of Jesus Christ use showers to restore dignity to the homeless

August 7, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

KC at the bat

August 7, 2026
Local • Ministries

Nortonville organist has shared her musical gifts with the parish since she was in seventh grade

August 7, 2026
Local • Ministries

Governor urged to commute death sentences

August 7, 2026

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Thirty Ravens welcomed into full communion on Divine Mercy Sunday

May 1, 2026
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Shawnee garden renamed to honor Father Jim White

May 1, 2026
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At Savior, gently used becomes grace renewed

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Catholic health ministry is part of a broader outreach of mercy

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En Español

Pew: El catolicismo pierde más fieles de los que gana

April 30, 2026
Nation

Supreme Court rules New Jersey pregnancy centers can challenge...

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World

Catholic maritime ministries urge prayer for seafarers trapped...

April 28, 2026
Vatican

Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don’t be...

April 27, 2026
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Bishops welcome World Cup guests to Kansas City

April 24, 2026
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The Screen Guardians equips schools, parents and children with...

April 24, 2026
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Project Chrysalis helps grieving parents deal with the loss of a...

April 24, 2026
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St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center confirms a record number of...

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