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Advent is a beautiful season of hope and preparation. Share how you’re celebrating!

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🩷Candle Name: The Shepherd’s Candle
🩷Representation: Joy
🩷Scripture Reflection: “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it… Read more

This event sparked one of the greatest conversions in history: millions embraced the Catholic faith, finding hope and unity through Our Lady’s message of love and compassion. Her promise echoes eternally:… Read more

Father Halvorson shared with the pope that he grew up in East Dubuque, Illinois. The pope took… Read more

💜Candle Name: The Bethlehem Candle
💜Representation: Peace & Preparation
💜Scripture Reflection: “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of… Read more

Today, we light the first purple candle. Purple is the primary color of Advent, but also represents “royalty,” fitting our anticipation and preparation for the birth of Christ the King.

💜Candle Name: Prophecy Candle
💜Representation: Hope
💜Scripture Reflection: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a… Read more

🙏Please join us in prayer:
O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work, help me to remember… Read more

What does this have to do with Rocky Balboa? 🥊🙏

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Come, Holy Spirt! 🔥

Watch the livestream here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live

The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder’s craft. Psalm 19:2

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“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13

May God bless our veterans and their families, and may we never take for granted the freedoms they have helped preserve.

Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purgatory-indulgences-the-rosary-helping-the-dead/id1850792407?i=1000736002962

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Episode 1 of our NEW podcast, The Curious Catholic, is now live! https://bit.ly/curious-catholic To kick off the Month of the Holy Souls, we’re exploring a topic that will… Read more

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The archdiocese does not use GoFundMe to collect donations for any purpose. To make sure donated funds support… Read more

Day 1 Intention: May every person’s life be protected and cared… Read more

Through prayer, formation, and dialogue, participants reflected on what it means to serve as missionary disciples in northeast Kansas and heard directly from Archbishop Shawn McKnight about… Read more

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A Church on Mission: 2025 Convocation Calls the Archdiocese to Synodality and Evangelization - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

The 2025 Convocation with Archbishop Shawn Mcknight The Archdiocesan Convocation held on Tuesday, October 7, was a day of renewal, formation, and communion for those serving the local Church. Hosted

From the miracle of new life in the womb to the wisdom of our elders, every life is created in the image of God and worthy of love, protection, and dignity.

Whether it’s the unborn, the vulnerable, the sick, the poor, or the elderly, we are called to cherish and defend life at every stage. Let us be voices… Read more

We kicked things off with inspiring keynotes from Archbishop Shawn McKnight and pastoral communication consultant Helen Osman. Archbishop McKnight shared his… Read more

Did you know that the Blessed Mother gave 15 promises to those who faithfully pray the Rosary? View them here: https://ow.ly/Xp6T50X85wi

📍 Free event | Registration encouraged
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As Catholics, we believe every life is a sacred gift from God, worthy of dignity and respect from conception to natural death. Will you join us in prayer by offering at least one Rosary this month for the intention that all life be… Read more

Aim Higher Retreats go deeply into the dignity and vocation of all men and our heroic call to holiness, sacrifice, and service for the Kingdom of God. The retreat is on October 10-12 and includes talks, small group discussion, fellowship, activities, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration,… Read more

The Holy Spirit whispers that call.
Wherever you are, begin again.
Rosary. Confession. Eucharist. Daily Prayer or Scripture.
Revival starts inside you.

It’s Christ calling, right here, in the quiet corners of your day.

⭐️Please take a few minutes to complete this quick survey. Those who provide an email will be entered to win one free 2026 registration for a camp of their choice! The survey will remain open until the week of October… Read more

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Decrees from the Archbishop - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Decrees & Letters From The Most Reverend Archbishop Shawn McKnight, S.Th.D. September 4, 2025 / Decree of Appointments Whereas the interim appointments made on 28 May 2025 have run their