
Father Jerry Arano-Ponce Has Been Reinstated as Pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Wea, Kansas
Queen of the Holy Rosary in Bucyrus – wea, kansas Photo by The Leaven Archbishop Shawn McKnight has announced that Father Jerry Arano-Ponce has been reinstated to full active ministry

A Church on Mission: 2025 Convocation Calls the Archdiocese to Synodality and Evangelization
The 2025 Convocation with Archbishop Shawn Mcknight The Archdiocesan Convocation held on Tuesday, October 7, was a day of renewal, formation, and communion for those serving the local Church. Hosted

Statement Regarding the Resignation of Father Richard Storey
Photo by: The Leaven Statement regarding the resignation of father richard storey On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, Father Richard Storey advised the Archdiocese of his decision to resign as the

Update on Queen of the Holy Rosary in Bucyrus – Wea, Kansas
Update on queen of the holy rosary in bucyrus – wea, kansas The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has received an allegation of behavior inconsistent with our safe environment

Statement from Archbishop on the Tragedy at Annuciation
Statement from Archbishop McKnight on the Tragedy at Annunciation School My heart is heavy with grief for the children, families, and community of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis who have


Bishop Miege Office of the Presidency Announcement
Photo Credit: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas/Jay Soldner The board of trustees of Bishop Miege High School (BMHS) announces that Phil Baniewicz’s last day as president was August 6,

Pallium Mass Scheduled for June 29
Archbishop McKnight will celebrate his first official Mass as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas on Sunday, June 1 at 10:00 AM.

Phil Baniewicz restricted from all ministry in Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Photo Credit: Leaven photo On June 17, 2025, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced that Phil Baniewicz is restricted from all active ministry in the Archdiocese of Kansas

Important Statement from Archbishop Shawn McKnight regarding Bishop Miege High School
Photo Credit: Leaven photo/Lori Wood Habiger Archbishop Shawn McKnight has issued the following statement regarding the president of Bishop Miege High School, Phil Baniewicz: “The executive committee of Bishop Miege

Archbishop Shawn McKnight Installed Today
It is with joy that we announce the installation of Archbishop Shawn McKnight, S.Th.D., as the 12th Bishop and fifth Archbishop of the Archdiocese. He was appointed Archbishop on April

Cathedra Mass Scheduled for June 1
Archbishop McKnight will celebrate his first official Mass as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas on Sunday, June 1 at 10:00 AM.

Statement From Archbishop Naumann on Newly Elected Pope
Dear friends, together with the Universal Church, we give thanks for a new Successor of Peter. Like many, I did not think I would witness a son of the United

Mass of Installation Announced
The Mass of Installation for our Fifth Archbishop, will be Tuesday, May 27 @11:00 AM

Mourning our Holy Father Pope Francis
Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at the Age of 88