Events & Workshops

Eucharistic Congress

The 2026 “In His Real Presence” Eucharistic Congress will be held on Saturday, September 12. Early bird registration end August 31!

  • Check in begins at 8:00 AM
  • Mass begins at 8:30 AM
  • Register here or use the QR Code below

Download flyer here.

QR Code to register

 

Golden Anniversary

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass and reception is for couples and their immediate family. The celebration includes those couples whose 50th Wedding Anniversary falls between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Time: Mass – 11:00 AM with a reception to follow
  • Location: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W 12th, KCMO 64105

To register sign up here.

Please complete the form by August 26, 2026.

If a couple is unable to attend, but would like to be honored, please indicate this so that their gift and card can be mailed to them.

If you have any questions, please contact Bobbi Aschwanden at (816) 714-2324 or aschwanden@diocesekcsj.org

Registration Now Open!

 

Bishop’s Recognition

The Bishop’s Recognition Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, September 27, during the 11:00 AM Cathedral Mass. Please complete the form in the Pastoral Bulletin with the names of two people from your parish that you would like to have recognized.

Please complete the information below by September 01, 2026.

If a parishioner is unable to attend, the pin and certificate will be sent to the parish office.

If you have any questions, please contact Bobbi Aschwanden at (816) 714-2324 or aschwanden@diocesekcsj.org

Diocesan Ministry Workshops

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training

August
  • Where: St. Gregory Barbarigo
  • Date: Tuesday, August 25
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Link: Register here

Registration closes August 17.

Password required. Please refer to the recent pastoral bulletin or  contact Bobbi at aschwanden@diocesekcsj.org 

PowerPoint version can be found here.

PDF version can be found here.

 

Lector Training

September
  • Where: St. Robert Bellarmine
  • Date: Monday, September 14
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Link: Register here

Registration closes September 08.

Password required. Please refer to the recent pastoral bulletin or  contact Bobbi at aschwanden@diocesekcsj.org 

If your parish would like to host a Diocesan Reader Training or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop please email aschwanden@diocesekcsj.org to schedule.

Liturgy Basics

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