Naumann interviews Deb Niesen, Archdiocesan Pro-Life Consultant, and two young people traveling on this years Pilgrimage for Life.

Every January, a caravan of buses filled with youth, travels from Kansas City to Washington D.C., to March for Life, which happens this year on January 18th 

This year we are sponsoring two groups a high school group and a young adult group,   Both trips are near capacity but they can we can still take a few.

For Information on both trips visit: www.archkck.org and click the March-for-Life banner.

For Information on both trips visit: www.archkck.org and click the March-for-Life banner.  To register at this point it is best to call the archdiocese

• FOR YOUNG ADULT TRIP: Emily Lopez at 913-647-0323 or elopez@archkck.org
• FOR YOUTH TRIP: Call Rick Cheek or Donna Coleman 913-647-0351

Naumann interviews Father Gilson Sobriero who founded the Franciscan Poor of Jesus in Brazil.  This order of brothers and sisters actively serves the poor in Kansas City, Kansas.

Father Gilson speaks in Portuguese with translation help from Sister Magdalena.  

Naumann interviews Lauren Solidum, the new CEO for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.  They discuss how this charitable arm of the Church mobilizes to put love into action.  

Naumann interviews Rachel Pollock, Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.

Naumann interviews Lesle Knop and Kathryn Robards of Stewardship and Development about the iGiveCatholic campaign and the excitement of the upcoming Giving Tuesday online event.

iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour online Giving Tuesday campaign for the organizations within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. There are 47 organizations who elected to participate this year and their success is made possible by the generosity in our community!

Naumann dialogues with Mike Scherschligt, Executive Director of School of Faith, about how Mary has in the past helped the Church through crisis.

Please pray for our bishops as the meet November 12-17 to determine a course for responding to the crisis of our times.

Naumann dialogues with psychologists, Dcn. Mike Moffit and Jacque Pfeifer and volunteer Rosaline Billquist about how Catholics can take an accompaniment approach to reaching out to individuals and their families who cope with mental health issues.

Naumann interviews Fr. Giani Baggio, Animator of Hispanic Ministry, about the recent Encuentro V that gathered thousands to discern how the Church can best minister to Hispanics and engage their gifts.  They discuss how this growing group of Catholics in the US and in Kansas is bringing a new vitality to the Church.

Naumann dialogues with Brad and Libby Dupont on the Joyful Marriage Project. They discuss ways to build your  real dream HOME by building an even better marriage, and you don't even have to hire a contractor.

Archbishop Naumann interviews leaders from the area Serra Clubs,  Jim Burns, Jerry Malone, and Matt Fassero.  Each explain the unique attributes of their fellowship and how they all work together to support our  seminarians and those discerning vocations to religious life.

Naumann dialogues with Eileen Colling and Fr. John Riley about the crisis and the extensive efforts the archdiocese takes to protect children and youth.  

They share how every bishop, priest, deacon, employee and volunteer who works with children in the archdiocese has background checks and must go through  the archdiocesan  safe environment training VIRTUS. As well, they must do  monthly online  homework so that everyone who works with kids remains ever sensitive and vigilant.

Naumann interviews Kristi and Mike Dennihan, founders of the School of Love about their ministry to strengthen people’s spiritual lives while at the same time strengthening their marriage and family lives.

Naumann interviews Leon Suprenant, co-director of the permanent diaconate, about how men and their wives can learn the steps to discerning a vocation to the permanent diaconate in the archdiocese.

Everyone who is interested in learning more about the diaconate and the details of our archdiocesan formation program are welcome to attend a Deacon Information Night.  Those who believe the Lord is calling them to serve the Church as deacons will be given resources to assist in their discernment. Attendance at an information night of the inquirer’s choosing is required for those who intend to apply for admission to the diaconate program.

Deacon Information Nights in 2018!

Thursday, Aug 23 Savior Pastoral Center (KCK)
Tuesday, Aug 28 Annunciation (Frankfort)
Monday, Sept 10 Holy Cross (Overland Park)
Tuesday, Sept 18 St. Francis Xavier (Burlington)
Thursday, Sept 20 Christ the King (Topeka)
Monday, Sept 24 Cathedral of St. Peter (KCK)
Tuesday, Oct 16 St. Benedict (Atchison)
Wednesday, Oct 24 Corpus Christi (Lawrence)

All information nights begin at 7:00 p.m.  Attendees are asked to allow two hours.

For more information, email leons@archkck.org or call (913) 647-0358.

Naumann dialogues with author and speaker, Sarah Swafford about the challenges facing young adults in the age of social media.

Naumann dialogues with Elizabeth Kirk, family law scholar, and Brad Dupont, of the Marriage and Family Life Office about the landmark encyclical Humanae Vitae on its 50th anniversary.

Naumann interview Mike and Marylis Haverty about why the are supporting the archdiocese's capital campaign, One Faith, One Family, One Future in Christ.

Naumann interviews Carter Zielinski, who calls in from Rome, a few weeks before he ordains Carter to the priesthood.  

Naumann interviews Deacon Tony and Barbara Zimmerman about Worldwide Marriage Encounter and encourages couples to make a weekend retreat happening here in Kansas City. 

Naumann interviews Jim O'Laughlin and Ryan O'Laughlin about local Catholic Radio and the upcoming Pitching for Priests softball game that raises money to support seminarians.  

5th Annual Pitching for Priests Softball Game

Priests from Kansas City - St. Joseph VS. Priests from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Friday July 6th at 7:00 PM

Tailgating will begin at 4:00 pm

Community America Ballpark - Tbones Stadium

1800 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66111

Get Tickets

Naumann interviews Mary Kay Culp, executive director of Kansans for Life.   They discuss the pro-life issue and the significance of the National Right to Life Convention coming to Kansas for the first time ever.  

The NRL Convention happens June 28-30th at the Sheraton in Overland Park, KS.

The National Right to Life Convention is the essential pro-life educational and training event of the year. During this three-day event, national experts on life issues gather in one place to equip the pro-life grassroots with the knowledge and skills they need to advance our cause.

Learn from the best, mingle with like-minded people, hear and meet amazing speakers, and leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to go home, get to work and save lives!

Naumann interviews Tom Racunas,  Lead Consultant for Special Needs Ministry about upcoming summer opportunities of families who have members with special needs.   They talk about Special Needs Family Camp and a summer session of Totus Tuus geared towards Catholics with cognitive special needs.  

Naumann interviews Deacon Brad Sloan and Reverend Barry Feaker of Topeka Rescue Mission about the Church's efforts to raise awareness about the terrible crime of human trafficking and how it is closer to home than one might think.

Naumann interviews Archbishop Paul Coakley of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma about his Kansas connections and what it's like to have one your priests canonized a martyr.

Naumann interviews Jeanette Pryor, Legislative Liaison for the Kansas Catholic Conference, about how Kansans can protect adoption choice and the religious freedom of faith-based adoption agencies by calling their representatives in the Kansas House and asking them to support HB2481.

Learn more and take action by going to: Protect Adoption Choice. 

Naumann interviews Catholic author, Lisa Duffy about the Journey of Hope Divorce Ministry  and her upcoming presentations in Kansas City.

Lisa Duffy is a Catholic author, speaker, and divorce recovery expert who experienced the tragedy of an unwanted divorce in the early 1990s. She has more than 20 years of personal and professional experience helping people rebuild their lives after divorce

SHE IS COMING TO KANSAS CITY TO SPEAK

Friday, April 20: 7-9pm
Hope for the Divorced: Six Keys to Healing
Join acclaimed author, Lisa Duffy, for this free seminar discussing many common issues divorced Catholics face and discover how our Catholic faith stands ready to offer support, healing, and new life. If you are a divorced Catholic or have a loved one facing this difficulty, you won’t want to miss this event!

Saturday, April 21: 9:30am-3:30pm
Journey of Hope Leadership Training with Lisa Duffy
Those interested in leading a parish-based Journey of Hope program should attend this event!
Please contact your pastor for approval to lead this program. 

Naumann interviews Tom Racunas, Lead Consultant for Special Needs about the Archdiocese's new Respite Care program. They also dialogue with a parent of a special needs child who relies on this service.

Naumann dialogues with liturgist, Michael Podrebarac about the significance of the Holy Week liturgies, and how to prayerfully enter into the mystery of our Lord's passion, death and resurrection.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Bishop Robert Barron about his latest book:  To Light a Fire on the Earth.

Naumann interviews Elizabeth Kirk, a family law scholar and faith-based adoption advocate.  They discuss the harm and unintended consequences for children when adult activists force faith-based organizations out of the adoption process because they will only place kids in homes with a married father and mother.

Kansas is currently considering a law to faith-based adoption and you can help by going to ProtectAdoptionChoice.org

Thousands of children in the U.S foster system are in desperate need of a safe place to call home, particularly minority children, older children, and those with disabilities. Faith-based adoption agencies in Kansas have been giving these children forever homes for over 60 years.

Sadly, other states have implemented policy changes that prevent faith-based providers from serving in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs. Catholic Charities’ adoption ministry was forced to shut down after 100 years of serving in Boston. Agencies in San Francisco, Illinois, and DC have also been forced to close because of their policy of only placing children in homes where they will have the lifetime benefit of a married mom and a dad.

Naumann interviews youth ministers: Stacey Rains and Jordan Schmitz about the Prayer and Action mission trips.  They dialogue on how this program brings youth into a closer relationship with Christ through service, fellowship and faith witness; all while having a lot of fun on the way.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, author of Loved as I Am about her ministry to proclaim the good news of Christ's healing love.

Naumann interviews  Marcus Kain the new executive director of CYO, Catholic Youth Organization. They discuss how the Church promotes virtue and holiness to youth through sport.

Naumann interviews Don and Angela Zysk about the impact the local Living and Love retreat has had on their married lives and why they chose to become a lead couple.

Naumann interviews recording artist, Mike Mangione about his upcoming event with Christopher West, Made for More, which is happening in Topeka, February 2, 2018.

Naumann interviews Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse about her upcoming event:  Healing Family Breakdown Spiritual Workshop.

This event happens at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th Street, Overland Park, KS , on January 27, 2018.