by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 13, 2025 | Family Life, In Vitro Fertilization, Social & Economic Justice
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sun., Feb. 9) are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for 2025 is “Marriage:...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 13, 2025 | Human Trafficking
“Human trafficking is not only a serious crime—it is a rejection of the God-given dignity of every human being. It is, as Pope Francis has said, an open wound on the Body of Christ and on the body of all humanity, demanding an ongoing, united response,” said Bishop...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 13, 2025 | Faith
The Kansas City Chiefs have a distinguished fan who is also hoping for a ‘three-peat’ on Sunday. Bishop James Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is also looking to add a 3rd win in a row to his repertoire of “Bishops’ bet” victories that benefit a local...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 3, 2025 | Government
During his speech on Tuesday afternoon on the House floor of the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe addressed several areas he intends the state to focus on during the 2025 legislative session, including public safety, education funding, care for mothers and...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 3, 2025 | Family Life, Immigration, Legislation
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety heard two bills that address immigration issues: SB 58 and SB 72. SB 58, sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter (R-Joplin), would, among other things, create the “offense of aggravated illegal...
