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Update to preliminary canonical investigation

After a concerted effort to conduct a thorough investigation, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Independent Ombudsman has discovered no…

2024 Bishops Report to the Diocese

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace be with you! I appreciate this annual opportunity, along with our…

Jubilee 2025 | Pilgrims of Hope kicks off December 28 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City

In 2022, Pope Francis announced that 2025 would be a Jubilee Year, saying “We must fan the flame of hope…

2024-25 Diocesan Finance Council Approved Budget Highlights

Highlights of the 2024/2025 Diocesan Chancery Operation Budget By Angela Laville, Diocesan Finance Officer The Diocesan Finance Council, at its…

Domingo Mundial de las Misiones | “Vayan e inviten a todos al banquete (cf. Mt 22,9).”

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, El 20 de octubre, al conmemorar el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, nos unimos…

World Mission Sunday | “Go and invite everyone to the banquet (Mt 22:9).”

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On October 20, as we observe World Mission Sunday, we stand in solidarity with…

Bishop Johnston addresses extreme consequences of Amendment 3 (English and Espanol)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Missouri has strong pro-life laws protecting preborn children from harm or death, and women…

Diocese announces new deanery structure effective Sept. 1, 2024

DECREE OF THE REDEFINITION OF KANSAS CITY – SAINT JOSEPH DEANERY Canon 374, §2:  To foster pastoral care through common…

Update regarding remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB

Most Reverend Bishop James V. Johnston, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, releases results of examination and evaluation by medical experts…

Notice of preliminary canonical investigation

On August 1, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph became aware of an accusation of inappropriate sexual contact with a…

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