‘Now is the time,’ Bishop Finn tells parish leaders

The Catholic Key (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph) – By Kevin Kelly – May 14, 2010
INDEPENDENCE — The three “T’s” of stewardship — time, talent, treasure — are well known.
Borrowing from St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson, Bishop Robert W. Finn spoke of the three “P’s” — prayer, participation, payback — at the first diocesan [...]

Study to help determine diocesan high school needs in Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph

The Catholic Key (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph) – By Marty Denzer – April 23, 2010
KANSAS CITY — For a number of years, the population of Eastern Jackson County has been growing and is poised to continue growth. Sleepy country towns and Catholic parishes alike have boomed and expanded. As a result, the Diocese [...]

Study to Begin for a New High School in Eastern Jackson County

The Catholic Key (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph) – February 12, 2010
Catholic education is a priority in our Diocese. It is an extension of the mission of the Church to bring Jesus Christ to others and others to Jesus Christ. In our Catholic schools our precious young people are not only educated, but [...]

Catholic Schools Search for Funding Answers

Kansas City Star – February 3, 2010 – By Joe Robertson
Two years ago, the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph began trying to figure out how to keep Catholic schools open and thriving.
In a long-range planning process led by Bishop Robert Finn, hundreds of people have defined Catholic identity and academic excellence and worked on [...]

‘We are Nazareth,’ Cardinal Schonborn Declares of Europe

The Catholic Key Blog – Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph – February 1, 2010
Reflecting on the Gospel of Luke when the adulation of Christ by his hometown, Nazareth, suddenly turns to a desire to throw Him off a cliff, Vienna Archbishop Christoph Cardinal Schonborn said, “Sometimes I have the impression that what we are living [...]

Catholic Schools Facing Difficult Times Look at Various Types of Solutions

Catholic schools to work together

Planning effort to benefit students

St. Joseph News-Press – Apr. 27, 2009 – By Alonzo Weston
Mary Burgess said she’s always thought the Catholic schools in St. Joseph should be more collaborative than competitive. The St. Joseph Cathedral School principal said that by working together, they can provide the best Catholic education for [...]