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March 2019

March 20, 2019

Archbishop Responds to Uproar Over Child with Gay Parents

You probably caught this story last week. Now, Archishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas,...

March 15, 2019

Dueling Petitions in Kansas City Archdiocese Over Child with Gay Parents

While we all know that the Catholic Church is not a democracy, that hasn't stopped...

June 2018

June 29, 2018

Ordination update: 11 new deacons for Kansas City

Details: In an age-old rite, 11 men were ordained permanent deacons June 9 as the...

October 2012

October 25, 2012

Kansas City’s first deacons, one year later

An interesting look at how the men, and the diocese, are adjusting, from The Leaven...

October 20, 2011

KC update: Bishop Finn not planning to resign

Details: Calls for Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Finn to resign started even before last week,...

October 17, 2011

Coping in Kansas City: "Obviously, we're not O.K. with this…"

How does a diocese deal with having its bishop indicted? The New York Times visited...

July 2011

July 02, 2011

Shock: KC becomes first diocese ever sued over child pornography

The sad story of Kansas City just seems to get worse. Details: The Kansas City...

June 2011

June 25, 2011

Out: KC replaces vicar who oversaw clergy abuse charges

This item moved while I was out of town, but it's a significant step, involving...

June 18, 2011

Who is Fr. Shawn Ratigan?

The Kansas City Star has done a remarkable job of digging into this headline-making priest's...

June 13, 2011

Quote of the day

"I worked with Father Shawn Ratigan for two years. My children were around him. I...

June 09, 2011

KC update: vicar general was once accused of harassing a young man — UPDATED

The sad story of the troubles in Kansas City has taken a new twist: The...