Counting Steps

“My entire attention is on the finish line as I run toward the prize to which God calls me—life on…

The Vulnerability of Prayer

This Sunday’s reading from Luke’s Gospel is a very familiar story. Ten lepers approach Jesus and are healed, yet only…

On Wealth and Brotherhood

Photo (detail): The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus – Engraving after Sir John Everett Millais, 1864. Will money…

Doing the Catholic Minimum

“Anything worth doing is worth doing badly.”  G.K. Chesterton It may sound strange to ask, “What is the minimum I…

Statement on Attorney General’s Report

The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph is grateful to Attorney General Eric Schmitt and his office for conducting…

Suffering as an Education in Christian Life

Suffering. Into every life a little must fall…even Christian lives. Some think that shouldn’t be the case. Have you heard…

Statement of the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph On Legal Action Taken by Former Teacher at St. Therese School

A news story today reported on pleadings in a case against the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph and…

August 2019: Clergy Assignments (Part 2)

Bishop Johnston has announced the following clergy assignments: Upon the presentation of the Very Reverend Stephen Rehrauer, C.Ss.R., Rev. Andrew…

August 2019: Clergy Assignments

Bishop Johnston has announced the following clergy assignments: Rev. Joseph Totton is released from his duties as Parochial Administrator at…

God will never be outdone in giving

You’re a good Catholic, right? You’re living your faith. You go to Mass on Sundays, have a regular prayer life,…