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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.

​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!  

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.  ​

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 @ noon.
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* St. Pius X High School plays Helias Catholic High School at Helias Crusaders Complex, in Jefferson City, Saturday, May 27 @ noon. 

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!
             

​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!  

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 serve as Principal of St. Therese School in the Fall of 1999.  She continued in this role until 2007, when her career focus shifted to the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Schools Office. She served as the Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for 15 years until her retirement in June 2022.  During her years in the Catholic School Office, Pat served on the Notre Dame de Sion School Board and the Missouri Nonpublic Schools Accreditation Association Board. Her dedication to these organizations was evident by her tireless work on their behalf. In her nearly fifty-year career as a Catholic educator, she was a strong advocate of students, teachers, school families and administrators within Catholic schools. Her calm and peaceful spirit was a gift to all who knew her and her service to our Catholic School community will be felt for generations.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.  May she rest in peace.  Amen.