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​Eighth-grade students at St. James Catholic School in Liberty have created a "Pinwheel Garden of Hope" to recognize the school's partnership in Protecting God's Children. The pinwheel is a symbol of child abuse prevention as it signifies playfulness, joy, and childhood. The pinwheel garden represents the hope for a journey of healing and restoration for all survivors of child abuse and sexual assault ..read more

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open House events in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Below is a list of schools and dates for Open Houses. If your local school is not listed, please call them to schedule a tour. See you there!  Saturday, January 27 Visitation from 10 am to noon St. Gabriel the Archangel after 4 pm mass St. James, Liberty after 5 pm mass Sunday, January 28 St. James, St. Joseph after 9 am mass St. Thomas More from 10 am to 1 pm Tuesday, February 20 Our Lady of the Presentation @ 5 pm Thursday, February 22 Holy Cross from 5 to 7 pm Friday, March 1 St Mar ..read more

​Thank you to Our Lady of the Presentation ECC for your warm welcome and gracious hearts that welcomed the Accreditation Team members.  We enjoyed learning what makes your early education unique!   ..read more

Join us in congratulating and welcoming Mrs. Natalie Newville, as the new president of the St. Joseph Catholic Schools. Mrs. Newville will be returning with her family to St. Joseph to begin her role as president at the end of November. Read the news release at www.stjoecatholicacademy.com.   ..read more

Congratulations to Bishop LeBlond, St. Michael the Archangel, and St. Pius X High School girls' soccer team for winning their respective districts and moving on to state quarterfinal matches this Saturday, May 27. Quarterfinals are an exciting stage in any tournament, and it's a testament to their hard work, skills, and dedication. We wish them all the best of luck in their upcoming matches.   * Bishop LeBlond High School plays Barstow at Barstow, Saturday, May 27 @ 1 pm. * St. Michael the Archangel High School plays Smithville at Lee's Summit North High School, Saturday, May 27 ..read more

The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery in the United States. Don't miss this opportunity to view the official relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Saint Manuel Gonzales Garcia. This relic tour will stop in our diocese May 1-3 as part of the National Eucharistic Revival. Our schools will also have the opportunity to visit this tour. See you there!               ..read more

​Today marks Bishop James V. Johnston's 15th Anniversary of his ordination as Bishop. We are truly grateful for your guidance and the many blessings you have been as Bishop for the Diocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph. May the Lord continue to bless you and the Holy Spirit guide you as you shepherd our diocese!  Happy Anniversary Bishop Johnston!   ..read more

Patricia "Pat" Burbach passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.    Pat decided at an early age to become a teacher after she witnessed the harsh treatment of one of her brothers by a teacher.  She was the first to earn a Bachelor's degree and devoted her life to Catholic education and catechesis.  Her life of service took her to classrooms in Wolbach, York and Omaha Nebraska.  In 1995, she earned her Master's degree in Education and began the of Principal of St. John's Catholic School in Lincoln, Nebraska.   She came to Kansas City, Missouri to ..read more

This past week, we celebrated Catholic Schools Week in our Diocesan schools. Each day we focused on aspects that make our schools unique: parish, community, students, nation, vocations, faculty/staff/volunteers, and families. Sunday, we kicked off the week by celebrating our parish communities.  Our schools benefit from the religious guidance, prayers, and support the parishes provide.  The next day, we celebrated our communities.  A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to our communities and others.   When students are enga ..read more