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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
Facilitator Registration for Listening with the Heart
The archdiocesan Listening with the Heart sessions, to be held April 12-26, 2026, throughout the archdiocese, are to encourage grassroots participation in the mission of the church, by inviting people
2026 Listening with the Heart site
To promote broad participation in these synodal listening sessions, hosting sites ought to be conveniently situated—preferably along major highways, easily accessible, and well-distributed throughout the archdiocese. They can be parish
Fundraisers – What, why, and how’s.
Discover smart strategies to maximize profits from fundraisers – whether big or small – and make every effort count!
A Pastoral Statement on the Recent Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
A Pastoral Statement on the Recent Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota from Archbishop Shawn McKnight, Bishop Carl Kemme, and Bishop Gerald Vincke Together as Diocesan Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church
Superintendent Statement on Recent Threats to Schools
Superintendent statement on recent threats to schools Photo by The Leaven Last evening and again this morning, several Catholic schools of the Archdiocese in Johnson, Miami, Wyandotte, Shawnee, and Franklin
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
RCYC 2026!
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