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Savior Pastoral Center to Close, Chancery Move Under Consideration
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas will close Savior Pastoral Center (SPC) in the summer of 2027. Following a review of financial and facility needs, Archbishop Shawn McKnight made
Preliminary Investigation Concludes; Rev. Eric Flood, F.S.S.P. to Return to Active Ministry
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Omaha has concluded its preliminary investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a minor by Reverend Eric Flood of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint
There is no good way for the state to kill a person
As a person of faith, I believe our laws should reflect our highest moral aspirations, not our darkest impulses. Like many Americans of all political and religious persuasions, I was
Archbishop McKnight Appoints Andrew Bartell as Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and Promoter of Justice for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Andrew Bartell appointed as the Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and Promoter of Justice KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Archbishop Shawn McKnight has appointed Mr. Andrew Bartell to serve as the Chancellor,
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Imposes Ministerial Restrictions on Phil Baniewicz Following Independent Investigation Conclusion
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Based on the recommendation of the Independent Review Board of the Archdiocese after an independent investigation into the allegations regarding Mr. Phil Baniewicz, former president of Bishop
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
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