Ashlie Hand
Bishop on pilgrimage meets Pope Francis
Bishop Johnston greets Pope Francis October 9 at St. Peter’s Basilica, while on pilgrimage with 35 others who participated in…
Bishop Johnston chairman-elect of Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People
During their Fall General Assembly, members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected six new chairmen for…
This week’s second reading, Colossians 1:12-20, is a Christological powerhouse. There are many profound things I could write about from…
Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
“… give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes…
Statement on Proposed Reparative Therapy Ban
We recognize the City of Kansas City, Missouri, has a compelling interest in protecting the well-being of all residents, especially…
November 2019: Clergy Assignments
Bishop Johnston is pleased to make the following clergy assignments: Rev. Justin Hoye is appointed Vicar for Priests, effective November…
“Jesus answered …’Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” …
The Resurrection by Sebastiano Ricci, circa 1715. Oil on canvas, Dulwich Picture Gallery. Pharisees and scribes frequently confront Jesus in…
‘If you’re not a sinner, there’s no place for you in the Catholic Church’
Pic: The Pharisee and the Publican – mosaic, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy, 6th c. This week’s Gospel, Luke…
“The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary … still remains, at the dawn of this third millennium, a prayer of…
