
Archbishop McKnight’s Statement on the August Vote for Judicial Selection Reform
The upcoming August vote regarding whether to return the Kansas Supreme Court judicial selection process to a popular vote is a significant decision for our state. While the Church does

Archdiocese Announces Ongoing Investigation Regarding Father Denis Pickert
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — With deep sorrow for the suffering of victims and survivors of abuse, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has received an allegation of sexual abuse of

Archdiocese Announces Investigation Involving Fr. Eric Flood, F.S.S.P.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has been informed by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (F.S.S.P) that the Archdiocese of Omaha recently received an

Archbishop McKnight Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Archbishop Shawn McKnight announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Malley as the new Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference (KCC). The KCC serves as the voice

Archbishop McKnight Reflects on the Holy See’s Announcement Regarding SSPX
A letter from Archbishop Shawn McKnight regarding the Holy See’s announcement concerning the Society of Saint Pius X. I have received the announcement from the Holy See regarding the episcopal

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Announces Substantiated Allegation Involving James Zimmer
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is announcing that an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against former teacher James Zimmer has been substantiated

Archdiocese of KCK Appoints Dr. Erin Vader as Superintendent of Catholic Schools
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Following an extensive search with Partners in Mission, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas today announced the appointment of Dr. Erin Vader as Superintendent of Catholic

Archbishop McKnight: Pope Leo warns AI must not replace our human dignity
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas joyfully announces that the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 PM at Corpus Christi

Statement Regarding Police Matter Involving Rev. Richard Storey
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS —The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has been informed that Father Richard Storey, a priest formerly serving at Curé of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood, voluntarily

Kansas Bishops Announce the Resignation of the Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Diocesan Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Kansas have accepted the resignation of Chuck Weber, the Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference. Mr. Weber

Prairie Star Ranch enters new chapter as Catholic nonprofit
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas joyfully announces that the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 PM at Corpus Christi

The 2026 Chrism Mass for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is on March 31
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas joyfully announces that the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 PM at Corpus Christi

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Announces Organizational Changes to Strengthen Support for Parishes and Ministries
Kansas City, Kansas – Archbishop Shawn McKnight has announced organizational changes within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas designed to strengthen the Church’s ability to serve its parishes, schools,

Archbishop McKnight Accepts Resignation of Superintendent of Catholic Schools
KANSAS CITY, KS. – Archbishop Shawn McKnight has accepted the resignation of Dr. Vince Cascone, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, effective June 1,

Bishop Miege High School Appoints New President
KANSAS CITY, KS. — Archbishop Shawn McKnight and the Board of Members have appointed Mike Riley as the new president of Bishop Miege Catholic High School, following the Board of Trustee’s unanimous recommendation. The appointment follows a national search conducted by the Bishop Miege High