Ashlie Hand


On the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R.3755)

As followers of Jesus Christ, the Lord of Life, we are called to be, in the words of St. John…

Earthquake, tropical storm hit Haiti: help support relief efforts

The people of Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, have most recently undergone terrible tribulations—political upheaval, a severe…

Sisters in Jesus the Lord announce move from Raytown to St. Joseph

Proximity to cathedral, university and opportunities for expanded outreach lead religious order to find perfect fit for ongoing training and…

Sign the petition & help spread the word: NoTaxpayerAbortion.com

 Would you please share the above 30 second video about the Hyde Amendment on your social media? Open video…

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Welcomes New CFO

Angela Laville replaces Dave Malanowski upon his retirement The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph welcomes Angela Laville, CPA, MBA as…

May 29: Ordination to the Priesthood

Due to the recent announcement from Mayor Lucas rescinding Kansas City’s Fourteenth Emergency COVID Order, all restrictions have been lifted…

Statement of Bishop James V. Johnston on the Matter of Eucharistic Coherence

USCCB: Q&A on the U.S. Bishops’ Vote to Draft a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life…

Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph encourages return to full participation in parish life with new campaign, “Come Home to Communion”

Some remain excused from in person participation, while many are called back to a real presence at Sunday Mass and…

Information on Dispensations from the Sunday Obligation

The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is to be reinstated in the Diocese…

Sunday Mass obligation returns June 1, 2021

PDF: Bishop’s Letter | Carta del Obispo Dear Friends in Christ, The Lord is risen, Alleluia! This past year was…

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