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HOLY IN THE HOTHOUSE: For the past twenty years, Archbishop James Keleher has been ministering to prisoners in Leavenworth ’s Federal Penitentiary. Some of the most prayerful and devout people the archbishop has ever known have been prisoners . FULL STORY.

SCHOOL BULLYING: Although Kansas schools are required by law to implement anti-bullying programs, Catholic schools are called by a much higher power to treat one another with kindness and respect. “Using Christ as an example should be an inherent aspect of our Catholic education, ” said Karla Leibham. . FULL STORY.



LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS: God calls Catholic priests to serve the church with an undivided heart, a commitment that is counter-cultural in today ’s society. The life of the priest is meant to be startling and shocking, says Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. . FULL STORY.


THE GOSPEL TRUTH: Having a separate day of worship helps establish a sense of identity for each religious community, says Father Mike Stubbs. In his weekly column, he shares why Sunday has become a day of worship for Christians. . FULL STORY.


MARK MY WORDS: Summertime is a season to rediscover the simple things that refresh our bodies, minds, and souls. In his weekly column, Father Mark Goldasich shares a few simple ways he is planning to re-energize. . FULL STORY.


CHURCHES MOBILIZE AGAINST PORNOGRAHPY: A first-ever, metropolitan-wide effort is underway to shut down pornography outlets in Kansas City. Local Catholic churches combined efforts with other denominations to gather 20,000 signatures for a grand-jury petition. . FULL STORY.


INSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Jan Lewis, shares inspiration she found from a woman who sought help from Catholic Charities and was able to persevere to meet her goals. . FULL STORY.


DO UNTO OTHERS: Undocumented or “illegal” workers are essentially second-class citizens in the United States. Immigration reform is an important topic with the upcoming presidential elections, and now is the time to act, says Bill Scholl. . FULL STORY.


QUE PASA: The Catholic Church has always been at the forefront of promoting justice and speaking up for those who have no voice, and it is not different with current immigration reform, says Father Pat Murphy. . FULL STORY.


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