Ashlie Hand


EIM Code of Conduct Policy & Communications with Youth Policy

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Catholic Church is to share the Good News of God’s love, salvation and…

At-Home Retreat To Conclude Diocesan Holy Year Of Renewal

Register for the Retreat: ‘Activating Our Baptism’   Regístrese para Retiro: ‘Activando Nuestro Bautismo’ By Megan Marley People across the…

December 2019: Clergy Assignments

Bishop James Johnston, Jr., is pleased to announce the following new clergy assignments: Reverend Alex Kreidler to Parochial Vicar at…

Statement on the Vatican Announcement Regarding Pontifical Secret in Cases of Sexual Abuse

Bishop James V. Johnston, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph has issued the following statement: “In…

Little Signs of Hope

“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign.”  Isaiah 7:14 Last week I visited Saint Anthony Church in the…

Rethinking St. Joseph

‘The Dream of St. Joseph’ by Luca Giordano, c. 1700. Oil on canvas, Indianapolis Museum of Art. The gospel on…

Journey to Bethany Survey

Our Diocesan Vision, ‘One Family: Restored in Christ – Equipped for Mission’, identifies the need for healing and restoration. Bishop…

A New Poverty

“Without having seen him you love him; though you do not now see him you believe in him and rejoice…

Building a relationship with Jesus

(‘The Preaching of St. John the Baptist’ by Alessandro Allori, c. 1601-1603, oil on copper.) Advent is a season of…

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