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2026 - 2027 Clergy Assignments
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (57+ words) Bishop Johnston has made the following clergy assignment effective May 23, 2026: Mr. Xavier Schmidt, subsequent to his ordination to the transitional diaconate, is assigned to serve at St. John Francis Regis Parish, Kansas City. Bishop Johnston has made the following clergy…...
Transitional Diaconate Ordination | Xavier Schmidt
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (9+ words) The Catholic Key...
17th Annual School Bell Breakfast
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (57+ words) By Allison Vrooman | Photos and videos by Michael Hogan On the morning of April 23, the ballroom at the Weston Kansas City at Crown Center filled with attendees of the 17th annual School Bell Breakfast. This fundraiser supports Catholic education through the…...
Listening, healing, restoring
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (58+ words) Journey to Bethany's new executive director offers renewed vision By Allison Vrooman | Photo by Michael Hogan April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this time, the diocese, parishes and schools reinforce their commitment to protecting children and fostering safe…...
To serve and lift | Where love shows up
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (11+ words) The Catholic Key...
Jubilee Year of Saint Francis
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (57+ words) By Sara Kraft | Photo by Michael Hogan "Saint Francis of Assisi teaches us that no matter how much money, education or stability you have, you still need God," explained Sister Colette Jaros, OSF, member of the Sisters of Saint Francis…...
Seven Sisters Apostolate keeps parish pastors in prayer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (10+ words) The Catholic Key...
A community renewed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (58+ words) St. Margaret of Scotland Parish dedicates its newly renovated space By Allison Vrooman | Photos by Christy Gruenbaum The newly renovated St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Lee's Summit was blessed and dedicated by Bishop James Johnston on January 24, 2026. Parishioners…...
Hispanic Ministry | Confirmation season and the future of the Church
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) The bishop's thumb leaves an oily cross of chrism on an 11-year-old's forehead. Cameras click. Families sit together, abuelitas look on proudly. The candidate is equal parts solemn and unsure. In that moment, something ancient and electric happens. The same…...