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World

French Church gives ‘best to the poorest’ in landmark Paris architectural project

March 31, 2026
World

Israel to allow church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says

March 30, 2026
Local • Ministries

Changing the future, one hour at a time

March 27, 2026
Local • Schools

Archdiocesan teachers, counselors honored for excellence

March 27, 2026
Local • Schools

Topeka parish grade school honors first gym teacher

March 27, 2026

Latest Articles

Columnists • Mark my words

Grief shared is grief diminished

December 17, 2021
Nation

Emotions run high in Kentucky diocese as tornado recovery gets...

December 15, 2021
Local • Schools

Preschoolers learn the meaning of Advent

December 15, 2021
Vatican

Prepare for Christmas by serving others, pope says

December 13, 2021
Nation

Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild follow devastating...

December 13, 2021
Video

Rain moves Vatican Christmas tree lighting indoors

December 12, 2021
Local • Schools

Old-fashioned drive-in promotes literacy

December 10, 2021
Local • Schools

Topeka students adorn Kansas Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.

December 10, 2021
Local • Schools

There was magic in the air at Nativity School’s Kindness Week

December 10, 2021
Archdiocese • Local

Forum puts a human face on the plight of immigrants

December 10, 2021
Archdiocese • Local

Father Mertes assumes role of moderator of the curia

December 10, 2021
Local • Youth & young adult

Unbound gets schoolkids in on the action

December 10, 2021
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