Bishop’s Column

Congratulations to Graduates, Moms, and All Who Support Our Schools

Congratulations to Graduates, Moms, and All Who Support Our Schools

This weekend I have the occasion to participate in the Commencement Exercises of our two Catholic Universities: Avila and Rockhurst.

Mary’s Month Begins Also with St. Joseph: Special Prayer Request

Mary’s Month Begins Also with St. Joseph: Special Prayer Request

The month of May begins with one of St. Joseph’s feast days: May 1, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

New Assignments – We are Grateful for our Priests

New Assignments – We are Grateful for our Priests

In today’s edition of The Catholic Key, you will see a number of new assignments for priests serving in our Diocese.

‘Have mercy on us and on the whole world’

‘Have mercy on us and on the whole world’

“Jesus I trust in You. Have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen.”

We Celebrate the Great Mystery of Faith. Blessed Easter!

We Celebrate the Great Mystery of Faith. Blessed Easter!

This is the “Great Week” of the Church’s year.

A Time for Us to Grow in Faith

A Time for Us to Grow in Faith

Lent is drawing closer to its culmination and the intensity of the readings we have just heard reminds us of Holy Week to come.

Ad Limina 2012: Praying at the Tombs of Saints Peter and Paul

Ad Limina 2012: Praying at the Tombs of Saints Peter and Paul

Last week I returned home to the diocese from Rome. From March 6-13, I had been part of a group of diocesan bishops from the United States making our “ad limina” visit.

Turn Away from Sin and Believe

Turn Away from Sin and Believe

Wednesday, Catholics came to their parishes and other close-by churches to receive ashes on their foreheads: the external sign of an interior commitment.

Bishops renew call for Respect for Rights of Conscience Act

Bishops renew call for Respect for Rights of Conscience Act

Last month, the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced a rule requiring employers, including Catholic institutions,

Diocesan Mass Sunday Will Honor Marriage and Married Couples

Diocesan Mass Sunday Will Honor Marriage and Married Couples

We will observe World Marriage Day in the Diocese on Sunday, February 12, 2012.

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May 21, 2012
Newspaper of the Diocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph