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Contributors • Spirit of Stewardship

Tis the season . . .

November 13, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Crosier Society vespers celebrates ministry and impact

November 12, 2026
Vatican

Named for Pope Leo’s late mother, Peruvian goddaughter joins crowds for homecoming as volunteer

November 12, 2026
World

More than 80 theologians, educators urge US bishops to publicly oppose Iran war

November 12, 2026
Nation

Defying the ‘enrollment cliff,’ Catholic universities lean into their mission

November 12, 2026

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Kansas is the ‘new New York’ for abortion

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Sharon Vallejo to lead Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas

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in the beginning
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Isaiah’s ‘servant’ anticipated Jesus Christ

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Life matters

We don’t empower women by leaving them without help

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Vatican

Bishops must give bold witness

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Couple makes stewardship a family affair

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Snow Ball gala supports mission of hope

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‘Ad limina’ report reveals challenges for the local church

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