The following are the table of contents for a special issue on Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann in honor of his retirement.
Life Will Be Victorious
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann reflects on his years leading the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and what the role has meant to him.
Mark My Words
Father Mark Goldasich offers his thoughts on the leadership of Archbishop Naumann.
For life
The archbishop helped advance pro-life efforts at every juncture of his career. He became nationally recognized for his pro-life ministry when he was elected chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Class act
The archbishop was a champion for Catholic education, working hard to ensure that the option was available to all families, regardless of financial status.
To the ends of the earth
The seminarian pilgrimage was an annual highlight for the archbishop and the young men who traveled with him. It offered those discerning a vocation a chance to get to know him better — and vice versa.
Building a spiritual kingdom
Archbishop Naumann started and supported many undertakings in the archdiocese designed to strengthen the spiritual fabric of the local church.
His mother’s son
Louise Naumann was a single mother and Catholic school educator. Her guiding hand helped shape the man her son would become.
Picture this
The Leaven shares some of its favorite images of Archbishop Naumann from over the years.
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Pandemic leader
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation and temporarily brought a halt to church services and in-class instruction, the archbishop made the tough decisions, both in the moment and for the future.
Hispanic leader
The archbishop had a special place in his heart for Spanish-speakers in the archdiocese. His recognition of the importance of Hispanic ministry led to growth in that area.
Thou shalt not kill
Having lost his father to a tragic murder before he was born, Archbishop Naumann offered a powerful witness in opposition to the death penalty.
Corporal work of mercy
Throughout his tenure as leader of the archdiocese, the archbishop always made it a priority to visit and pray with the incarcerated.
The builder
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas underwent a great period of physical growth under Archbishop Naumann, with new construction helping spread the word of God.
Lasting legacy
Archbishop Naumann talks with senior reporter Moira Cullings about his 20-plus years leading the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
