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Catholic middle schoolers study array of pro-life issues

Rachel Merling and Jessica Peterson of the Women’s Clinic crisis pregnancy center speak to students from St. John LaLande School at the annual Respect Life Day, held Feb. 24 at Our Lady of the...

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Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble… This Halloween Beware of the Population...

Something Wicked This Way Comes…Baby 7 Billion before the end of 2011! If you prefer your ghost stories really scary, then you no doubt look forward to each new release from international authors like...

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‘Meet Life,’ choose life for babies

Through clear digital images on a sonogram machine’s screen, a mom can meet her baby. (Key file photo) By Marty Denzer Catholic Key reporter KANSAS CITY — During the annual organization meeting of the...

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New document educates, expresses healthcare and end-of-life issues

By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter KANSAS CITY — As baby-boomers age, they often find themselves either caring for or making decisions for the care of a parent as they themselves are facing actual...

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Billboard generates calls to pregnancy clinics where moms “meet life”

One of 21 billboards in the Greater Kansas City area geared toward directing women and teens facing an unexpected pregnancy to a Pregnancy Resource Center, where they receive free counseling,...

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Area organizations receive CCHD grants

Representing ministries awarded CCHD grants: Andrew Ochs; Clark Massey and friends; Cristen Huntz; Julie Cogley; Carole Wight; Suzanne Gladney, and Don Good. Bill Francis presented the awards. (Marty...

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Grants awarded to promote sanctity, dignity of life

KANSAS CITY — The diocesan Respect Life and Human Rights offices joined May 12 to issue nearly $45,000 in grants to 10 agencies that work specifically to defend the sanctity and dignity of human life...

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Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp had special reason to celebrate life

Bishop Robert W. Finn speaks with Sarah and Alexander Stover after he celebrated Mass July 26 at St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, north, for the parish and some three dozen youth attending the...

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Pilgrims used blizzard ordeal to witness for pro-life cause

After their ordeal on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, all 165 March for Life pilgrims posed for a “family portrait” at the American Legion Hall in Bedford, Pa., where they spent the night of Jan. 23-24....

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Life and Justice Campaign grants help the poor, vulnerable

By Bill Francis Director Human Rights and Respect Life Offices KANSAS CITY —The 2016 Life & Justice Campaign Grant Reception honoring and assisting organizations in the Diocese of Kansas City-St....

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Welcoming the stranger: VIA to educate, communicate and serve

VIA, the Immigration and Refugee Task Force met May 3 to establish objectives and initial plans of action. Pictured are: Dave Howery; Fr. Jeffrey Stephan; Hilda Beck; Father Charles Rowe; Miguel...

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Project Rachel helps post-abortive women heal

Project Rachel helps women, men on their journey to the Lord’s Mercy. (Marty Denzer/Key photo) By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Associate Editor KANSAS CITY — The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of...

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Prayer and sacrifice necessary on March For Life

Bishop Johnston joins members of the Kansas City delegation to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy Bishop James Johnston) By Megan Marley Following Christ entails offering up prayer...

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Life and Justice grants fund organizations defending life and dignity

Everyone who attended the 2018 Life and Justice Grant Reception gathered for a quick photo on May 7. Fourteen local organizations were awarded grants at the reception. (Marty Denzer/Key photo) By Marty...

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Area organizations receive CCHD grants

Representing ministries awarded CCHD grants: Andrew Ochs; Clark Massey and friends; Cristen Huntz; Julie Cogley; Carole Wight; Suzanne Gladney, and Don Good. Bill Francis presented the awards. (Marty...

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Grants awarded to promote sanctity, dignity of life

KANSAS CITY — The diocesan Respect Life and Human Rights offices joined May 12 to issue nearly $45,000 in grants to 10 agencies that work specifically to defend the sanctity and dignity of human life...

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Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp had special reason to celebrate life

Bishop Robert W. Finn speaks with Sarah and Alexander Stover after he celebrated Mass July 26 at St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, north, for the parish and some three dozen youth attending the...

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Pilgrims used blizzard ordeal to witness for pro-life cause

After their ordeal on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, all 165 March for Life pilgrims posed for a “family portrait” at the American Legion Hall in Bedford, Pa., where they spent the night of Jan. 23-24....

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Life and Justice Campaign grants help the poor, vulnerable

By Bill Francis Director Human Rights and Respect Life Offices KANSAS CITY —The 2016 Life & Justice Campaign Grant Reception honoring and assisting organizations in the Diocese of Kansas City-St....

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Welcoming the stranger: VIA to educate, communicate and serve

VIA, the Immigration and Refugee Task Force met May 3 to establish objectives and initial plans of action. Pictured are: Dave Howery; Fr. Jeffrey Stephan; Hilda Beck; Father Charles Rowe; Miguel...

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