Evangelization is an essential dimension of our mission as a Church. Our primary archdiocesan evangelization tool is the LEAVEN. The LEAVEN is to be sent to every Catholic household within the Archdiocese including those that do not make a donation. Responsibility for providing the LEAVEN to every household rests with the parish.

Recent Leaven Articles:

  • Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate
    by OSV News
    A stone from the Porziuncola, the small church in Italy where St. Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan order and where he died 800 years ago, arrived in the Arabian Peninsula. The post Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.
  • 6 Catholic athletes from past Winter Olympics inspire with stories of faith, endurance
    by OSV News
    As billions tune in to the Winter Games in Italy, many will recall highlights from past Winter Olympics over the decades. The Catholic athletes at the Games this year are joining a long tradition of Catholic Olympians who have made history with their inspiring stories of faith and endurance. Here are just some of the Catholic stories that came out of […]
  • Vatican confirms pope will not visit U.S. in 2026
    by OSV News
    The Vatican press office confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has no plans to visit the U.S. this year. The post Vatican confirms pope will not visit U.S. in 2026 appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.
  • Prelates set friendly Super Bowl wager, hope game can be ‘unifying moment’ in a troubled world
    by OSV News
    As Super Bowl LX Sunday approaches on Feb. 8, the anticipation stretches far beyond stadiums, sports bars and living rooms. This year, the game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, also reaches into chancery offices — where a familiar and friendly tradition continues between two archbishops whose dioceses now share football's biggest stage. The […]
  • Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’
    by OSV News
    "Within this broken paradigm, women and children are the most impacted by this heinous trade." The post Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’ appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.
  • IGNITE focuses on God’s plan for every life
    by Marc & Julie Anderson
    “Decisions made here affect lives all across the region.” The post IGNITE focuses on God’s plan for every life appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.
  • Good Shepherd celebrates 50th blood drive
    by Jill Esfeld
    "It is an answer to a need that only the community can give." The post Good Shepherd celebrates 50th blood drive appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.
  • Life is on the march: Youth brave cold in support of life
    by The Leaven
    “They give me great confidence and hope for the future.” The post Life is on the march: Youth brave cold in support of life appeared first on The Leaven Catholic Newspaper.