Ashlie Hand


What should I wear?

“The modern habit of doing ceremonial things unceremoniously is no proof of humility.” —C.S. Lewis “What should I wear?” That…

Missouri Senate Poised to Consider Major Pro-life Legislation

On Monday, July 24, the Missouri Senate will reconvene to consider major pro-life legislation. House amended SB 5 is the…

Clergy Assignments—May 2017

Bishop Johnston is pleased to make the following clergy assignments: Rev. Albert Bruecken, OSB, upon the presentation of the Right…

The Compelling Witness of Ancient Voices

“We do not consume the Eucharistic bread and wine as if it were ordinary food and drink, for we have…

Homily: Annual Day of Prayer for Healing

This Day of Prayer for Healing falls within the Easter Season and it was only last week that we celebrated…

Statement of MO Catholic Conference

Regarding the Administration’s Executive Order on Refugees and Migrants The recent executive order to turn away refugees and to narrow or…

Abandoned In Suffering-One in Renewal

On June 26, 2016, the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph held a Service of Lament to pray for…

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