Leaven Articles
The Leaven is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. It is the successor to the Eastern Kansas Register, which was first launched in 1939. The
Archbishop Naumann on USCCB Conference
Since there has been much controversy in both the religious and secular press regarding the June Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, I wanted to share with
Congress is trying to force Americans to pay for abortion.
The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members of Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats
What will be your legacy?
Defining what a “legacy” is can be difficult, because it is used so many ways in our society. There are all types of businesses that use the term in their
Legacy Gifts are Smiles after Funerals
A Blog to share thoughts on what it means for a Catholic to “create a legacy” by Terri M. Lynn, M.T.S, coordinating legacy gift planning marketing for the archdiocese through
Equality Act – Opposition
The Equality Act discriminates against people of faith and threatens unborn life. Tell Congress to oppose it! Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act, which
Everyone Can Help
Teens who “age out” of the foster system without the loving support of a family face sobering statistics: 20% become homeless; 25% enter the justice system within two years; 71%
‘Blessed to be part of the solution’
The fundamentals of the program are simple: Instead of trading in or trying to sell a car they no longer need, donors contact Cars4KC. Midway Auto arranges for the collection
St. James football wins Kansas Class 4A state championship
by Todd Habigertodd.habiger@theleaven.org HUTCHISON — Last week, they toppled a dynasty. This week, St. James Academy was crowned king as the Thunder captured the Kansas Class 4A state championship with
Dodge City Bishop Abuse Allegation
Archbishop Naumann to head abuse allegation investigation