The Leaven

The Leaven won 18 CMA awards, including seven first-place awards and took third place for Best Weekly Newspaper

What do Families Need?

Archbishop Naumann of Kansas City who shares his story of growing up without a father and how his mother and family gave him the stability and security he needed to flourish and become the man God called him to be. He provides insights to families in our conversation along with a good dose of humor and practical encouragement.

Defenders of Life Youth Camp

A 3-day experience packed with fun, facts, food and friendship while being equipped and empowered with tools and knowledge to defend life.

Three Holy Oils 

The annual chrism Mass, so-called because it’s during this Mass that the bishop or archbishop consecrates the pure olive oil that becomes the holy oils that are used in administering the sacraments.

Archdiocese adopts deanery model

To foster a greater sense of community, the pastoral regional model that’s been in place in the archdiocese since the 1970s was changed to a deanery model, effective Jan. 1.