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Local • Team of the Week

Team of the week: Hayden Catholic High School volleyball

November 2, 2026
Local • Parishes

St. Bernard Church in Wamego launches ambitious prayer initiative

November 2, 2026
As the Church prays • Contributors

Let’s review the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

November 1, 2026
As the Church Prays
Nation

The history behind All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

November 1, 2026
Along the way • Contributors

Rebuilding my identity in Christ

October 30, 2026

Latest Articles

Archdiocese • Local

Organ recital program highlights musical talent of archdiocese

January 12, 2024
Contributors • Learning to love like him

Let your New Year’s resolution bring you closer to Christ

January 12, 2024
Columnists • Life will be victorious

‘Fiducia Supplicans’ does not change perennial church teaching

January 12, 2024
Columnists • Mark my words

When our goods are not good for us

January 12, 2024
Contributors • Life matters

Join us in Topeka Jan. 24 and help us ‘Rescue with Love’

January 12, 2024
Nation

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January 11, 2024
World

Poland’s bishops pledge dialogue with new government;...

January 10, 2024
Nation

‘Come and help us!’ German bishop tells young...

January 9, 2024
Vatican

Pope Francis greets Benedictine nuns moving into Vatican...

January 8, 2024
World

Nigeria’s sorrow is ‘overflowing,’ bishop says...

January 5, 2024
Archdiocese • Local

Archdiocesan year in review 2023

January 5, 2024
Archdiocese • Local

February gala will support the new shrine, Cathedral of St. Peter

January 5, 2024
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